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"dave" > wrote:

> are you saying that xtra weight over the drive wheels doesnt work in
> snow?

What he's saying is that 50 pounds is not enough to make much difference
one way or the other. It works, but not in the way you want it to work.
It also increases the mass that must be accelerated, turned, and
stopped, in the most detrimental location, without adding any more grip
to the front tires. Since grip does not increase proportionately to
mass, adding weight is a net loss. This is why the old saw "heavy cars
hold the road better" is bunk. It's why most of the vehicles you see in
ditches are SUVs.

Instead of salt, carry a bag of kitty litter or sand. At least you'll
have something you can throw under the rear tires if you get stuck. If
you don't want to get stuck in the first place, buy winter tires.

--
Lanny Chambers
'94C, St. Louis
http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html