Sweersa
Well-Known Member
On my way home from school today I lost it on an overpass that was icy. (I didn't feel my truck get loose the previous 50 or so miles I drove that day so perhaps I should have been going slower.) I fishtailed a few times between a semi trailer and a guard rail (not fun) before ending up in the middle of the median. Thankfully I was the only one involved, and none of the infamous Michigan cable fences were present int hat area that would have probabily totaled my Ranger.
There was absolutely no damage, and a tow trucked happened to see me just minutes after the incident, and winched me out for a much appreciated fee of $40 dollars. A police officer also came, and gave me a warning. Which I highly appreciate. I was on my way after that and realized how lucky I was.
I have somewhat new snow tires on all 4 of my tires, and only have 2WD. I was going to put weight in the back of my bed but the snow came earlier than expected. My dad and I just put approx. 300 pounds of weight over the rear axle hoping to improve traction, and of course I will drive a lot slower than normal, as I already am fairly smooth, which you have to be in a Ranger for the winter months.
Does anyone feel the 300 pounds in the back is appropriate, or is that too much? Also, if you have any other Winter driving tips they are appreciated, like tire PSI, etc.
There was absolutely no damage, and a tow trucked happened to see me just minutes after the incident, and winched me out for a much appreciated fee of $40 dollars. A police officer also came, and gave me a warning. Which I highly appreciate. I was on my way after that and realized how lucky I was.
I have somewhat new snow tires on all 4 of my tires, and only have 2WD. I was going to put weight in the back of my bed but the snow came earlier than expected. My dad and I just put approx. 300 pounds of weight over the rear axle hoping to improve traction, and of course I will drive a lot slower than normal, as I already am fairly smooth, which you have to be in a Ranger for the winter months.
Does anyone feel the 300 pounds in the back is appropriate, or is that too much? Also, if you have any other Winter driving tips they are appreciated, like tire PSI, etc.