NC Hauler wrote:
IdaD wrote:
NC Hauler wrote:
IdaD wrote:
DRW is not as good in snow, whether you're talking loose and deep or packed and icy. Problem with the former is you're punching an extra track through the snow, and problem with the latter is you've got roughly half as much pressure on the road from your rear tires due to greater surface area (same reason some guys run narrower snow tires in the winter).
SSSHHHH, don't tell my dually that. I've driving them in snow and ice for years in the mountains of Western NC, and never an issue, just recently on snow covered roads and Interstate this past Friday in 6-10" of snow and no issues.. Also driven in heavier, wetter snows in the mountains of Va and WVa. Maybe has something do with how long one has experience with driving in the snow, (almost 50 years)? I've never had an issue with a dually in the snow, but run at a lower pressure empty.
I didn't say you couldn't drive a DRW in snow or ice, I just said it isn't as good in those conditions as a SRW, and it isn't. I've lived in the northern intermountain west my entire life - if you want to compare winter driving resumes mine stacks up just fine.
Nope, you win, we know we don't have mountains east of the Mississippi, you guys out your way have better driving skills and far more knowledge than any of us on this side of the USA. I know this by being told how much experience in the mountains you have compared to our mole hills. I bow to your superior skills and knowledge... UNCLE!
That wasn't what I was going for either...I was just answering a question that was asked...
Just a quick question from my wife and I here in eastern Iowa. We are also looking at purchasing a 3500 dually and wonder what they are like in snow. thanks for any input!!!
Just a simple question and answer...I wasn't trying to pick at anything you're sensitive about.
