Wheels/Snow Tires

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Brian said:
That and also some effects from locked differentials.
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What affect? The only affect I've seen is beneficial, it prevents the
wheels from locking up separately and losing traction.


Matt
 
Isn't the Blazer based on the S-10 pickup? That isn't a real pickup!
:-) That is a mini-pickup.
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Hey!!! I had an S-10 pickup years ago. It was a great truck. A real
truck... except a bit on the small side.
 
Mike said:
Hey!!! I had an S-10 pickup years ago. It was a great truck. A real
truck... except a bit on the small side.
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Chuckle, yes, it was the size I was referring to... :-)


Matt
 
Matt said:
What affect? The only affect I've seen is beneficial, it prevents the
wheels from locking up separately and losing traction.
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Hmm... I dunno about snow - but on the sandy-dirt roads around here I'm
much better off giving the e-brake a yank when the ABS kicks on during a
panic stop... I wouldn't suggest that maneuver on dry pavement though :)

JS
 
Matt said:
Isn't the Blazer based on the S-10 pickup? That isn't a real pickup!
:-) That is a mini-pickup.


Matt
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Well there was a K5 blazer that was based on the half-ton PU model at
the time. Had both full and part time 4WD options. Like a 2-door short
wheelbase Suburban.

JS
 
JS said:
Hmm... I dunno about snow - but on the sandy-dirt roads around here I'm
much better off giving the e-brake a yank when the ABS kicks on during a
panic stop... I wouldn't suggest that maneuver on dry pavement though :)
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I agree that in sand or deep snow, locking the wheels is actually
beneficial to stopping distance. However, virtually all other occasions
are better served by incipient lock-up, but not full lock-up.


Matt
 
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