Traction problem in winter HELP !

[marc0123]

Hi guys,

I live in quebec canada and we get a s*** load of snow here and my ST has No traction on the 2wd, the 4x4 works great.

what do you guys think i should do? put salt bags in the back ?:rangertan:

Do your 4x4 sucks alot a gas vs. the 2wd ?

And yes i ride 4 good winter tires

thanks
Happy New Year

 

[OffTrac]

Add weight to the rear and use 4x4.

4wd is going to use more gas but look at it the same way I do with air conditioning in the deep South during the summer. It's going to use more gas, but the benefit is worth an extra $5 a week in gas.

Just make sure you only engage 4wd when necessary or you'll end up with some costly repairs.

 

[Glen4X4]

Sand, lime, salt bags would all help, there is also this to help weigh the rear down a little. Using 4wd will consume a little more fuel but not much but having weight in the bed will also cause a little more consumption in fuel also but not much of a difference either.

 

[Pickupman_69]

if it wasnt quebec law to run winter tires id say but a tire like a goodyear duratrac,they are awesome,I think snow tires suck on trucks,imo

 

[Sethybaby]

I agree on the extra weight AND 4x4. I was working in Arkansas last year during their big snow-in and i got around jut fine in 4x4 with all my tools in the back. Including going back and fourth down a road with a 25* or more valley, never slipped once, and that was with the stock Michelin LTXs.
I DID go through a decent bit more gas, but like a said, never once slipped.

 

[marc0123]

Great help guys, I bought 350lbs of salt and will run the 4x4 more often.