How much sand is enough?
Question:
I was curious how much sand was typically "enough" to gain a noticable traction improvement on the winter roads. Last winter I used five 60 lb. bags for a total of 300 lbs. over the axle. I think I was getting better traction with that amount, but maybe it was my imagination… comments? –Eric Reed (remove the "wrapper" before you use my address.)
Response:
Last winter i used 4 70lb bags and was pleased. The only problem was they got wet and turned into much more weight than that.
Response:
I believe it has a lot to do with your tires. When my trucks (and tires) were pretty new ( or the first winter on the tires) it only took about 200 Lbs. To stabilize the rear end. I would add 50 Lbs. Each year to achieve the same result. When you are adding 400 + Lbs. it is time for new tires. This year I cured the problem altogether. I bought a 2000 GMC. Ext. Cab Z71. No more sand over the rear axel. 16 inch. Firestones. Boy do they grip. GKShadow
Response:
the more the merrier, to a point. keep adding until the front end loses steering, obviously you need to test this in some parking lot. every truck is different depending on the rating 1/2 3/4 the brand cheby, dudge and the tires. also you can get salt in sealed plastic bags that don’t absorb water. JM – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I was curious how much sand was typically "enough" to gain a noticable > traction improvement on the winter roads. Last winter I used five 60 lb. > bags for a total of 300 lbs. over the axle. I think I was getting better > traction with that amount, but maybe it was my imagination… > comments? > –Eric Reed > (remove the "wrapper" before you use my address.)
