"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:

>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 ;-)

Not really. Some things do not require a calculator. Even if the sack
of salt (or whatever) was on the roof and the wheelbase 3 feet, how many
g's of acceleration would you reach on iced roads? And how is a 50 lb
bag of salt going to affect a 2650 lb car measurably, whatever wheels it
may be put on?

Scott's advice to just keep his gas tank full is good, but I have a
better one. Just wear very, *very*, heavy clothes. Note that much
of this weight will be very high above the ground and press down on
both axles. It really helps!

Leon

>Chris
>99BBB
>
>"Iva" .> wrote in message
...
>> 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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