Adding weight in spare tire compartment for slippery conditions...

[discreplayboss]

Does anyone want to share their experience with this? I'm going to put my LM-32 Blizzak's on next week, and keep an eye on precipitation and throw a few 45 lb. barbell plates when I feel conditions will be slippery to keep the back tires from losing traction.

I'm reading that the Equus has "52/48 front-to-rear weight distribution" With the Signature's curb weight of 4,553 lbs., it would take 91 lbs to take it to 50/50, so I'm going to try 180 lbs. to start.

Oh, I should mention due to a previous near death experience driving back from Michigan on 94 to home in Chicagoland, I'm super paranoid about spinning out in a RWD car...

 

[Mark_888]

I think some extra weight in the trunk of a RWD car is a good idea in wintery weather (along with some good snow tires). Personally, I don't have that problem because in my line of work, I usually have enough dead bodies in my trunk so it is not a issue.

 

[discreplayboss]

I think some extra weight in the trunk of a RWD car is a good idea in wintery weather (along with some good snow tires). Personally, I don't have that problem because in my line of work, I usually have enough dead bodies in my trunk so it is not a issue.

You know the times are A-Changin when gangsters are buying Korean sedans....

 

[marinakorp]

Weight over the rear tires is always good for winter driving.... 180 lbs is probably all you will need. I would just leave them in for the season. take them out when you pull the snow tires off.