Studded tires on my 2wd

[JLEONARD]

Put on my new Cooper Discoverer M&S studded tires saturday and got to try them out this morning on snowy, icy very cold roads this morning...

Awsum!

Coupled with the 6 cement blocks I have in the bed I was in control even on the steep hill I have to get up just before the place I work. I still have room for 4 more blocks so I think I'll top off for a little extra weight. Helps the truck ride better anyway.



Now when the roads dry out I'll have to try some sparky burnouts!! :-laf



Jay

 

[DBF]

Connecticut still allows studs, eh? No problem here, of course.



Why don't you leave the cement blocks at home and put a bunch of bags of sand in the bed? Double-bagged, of course, and held in place by something or other. Throw in a maxi-scoop or mini-shovel.



Then, if the studs won't hack the hill, you've got instant traction available.



Regards and best wishes for a fine holiday season in Torrington. DBF/Owen

 

[JLEONARD]

Regards and best wishes for a fine holiday season in Torrington

Thanks Owen. Same to you .

Connecticut still allows studs, eh?

Yes Nov 15 thru April 15



I like the cement blocks because they are clean, leave no mess (can't break bags like the sand) , and are easy to remove/reinstall when I need the space.

And I built a simple frame to keep them secure between the wheel wells.

 

[tugboatphil]

Jay,



I filled two old tires with concrete. Used 3 bags on each (240 lbs. ) and have a lifting padeye that I can lift in and out with my bucket loader. However, this last trip, I picked up a load of wood on the first morning and it held me down pretty good. We didn't get as much as you all, but when you're taking a curve on an icy road in the swamps of southeast Virginia, can't be too careful.



EDIT- Oh yeah, I run Uniroyal Laredo AWT on the drives, and Laredo AWP on the steers. The only off roading I do is purely unintentional, so the more "grippier" tires on the rear.

 

[DieselBuzz]

My brother is a volunteer fireman and has seen some blocks go through the cab in some head on accidents. I try to think about what I carry and how to secure it more this time of year. Which reminds me I have to get some stuff out of my own bed today.

Thanks

PS Naturally I missed the part about the frame to keep them secure the first time, sorry

 

[Headshot zod]

You don't need cement blocks... ... ... ... you can use my containers of vegetable oil and a few 5 gallon containers of B100... ... . I left them out the other night... . ugh!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JLEONARD]

 Naturally I missed the part about the frame to keep them secure the first time

No problem... . the reason they're secured is I've read about "projectiles" in the past... also I've seen pails of joint compound and sand wind up in some hairy spots after accidents.

I guess everybody has their own idea what to use for traction weight. . Tugboat's idea is unique, but the only lift mechanism I have at my disposal is my Armstrong lift... . so I might have to switch from cement blocks to bricks next year. . :-laf

Jay