I'm driving from San Diego to Longmont Colorado through the Rockies. My Ford Ranger is so light that any wetting of the road causes poor traction. My 5 year old granddaughter is travelling with me and I want to take every precautuin. Has anyone added weight (sand bags for example) for traction purposes? If so, was there an advantage as to where the weight sits (in front or behind the rear wheels)? I'm planning to leave Nov 17th and expect to hits lots of slippery weather. Thanks.
2006-11-14 09:44:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Yes we put sand bags or even heavy logs in the back of our pick up. We live in Northern Michigan so we are driving through snow and ice 9 months out of the year. We have a 4 wheel drive and even that is light in the back end. We can't use any chains here because it is illegal just regular snow tires. We put the sand bags over the axels. Good luck and safe driving.
2006-11-14 09:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by miamac49616 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sandbags over the rear wheels gives the best advantage. Sandbags or course can be dangerous in a collision but far less dangerous than say sidewalk blocks. Permanent weights can be added at the axles but these would be of no intrest to you. Good luck and have a safe trip.
2006-11-14 09:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, right over the axles. Do it every year with rear wheel drive toyota. I use studded snow tires.
2006-11-14 09:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might consider farm tractor weights. a welder can mount them in several places...wherever is convenient for you...and configure them so they can easily be removed. i do.
2006-11-15 04:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋