That seems a good point, closest thing to 50 / 50 weight distribution is
probably best. I know that there's load transfered forward during braking
and that alters the f to b distribution somewhat but I wouldn't think it
significant compared to adding the extra inertia. I'm sure that Leon has
already got the calculator on it ;-)

Chris
99BBB

"Iva" .> wrote in message
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> dave wrote:
>
>> > Got through the panic of buying snow tires
>> > (just any snow tire would not do...."it is the ride stupid" ... and
>> > using my wife's car to carry the four originals back home for
>> storage.
>>
>>
>> living in Wisconsin....
>> bought all season goodyear eagle hp ultra plus tires and 70lbs of
>> weight in trunk seems to work ok for snow.
>> huh?
>
> Not a good idea. Cheap steel wheels and good Blizzaks on all four corners
> works best. Putting extra weight in the trunk just adds inertia to a
> slide. If you're going to add *any* weight, put it in the passenger seat.
>
> Iva & Belle.)
> '90B Classic Red.)
> #3 winkin' Miata with Blizzaks on all four corners
>
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