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Winter tires for trucks

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by lexmark, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. Nov 26, 2012 #1
    lexmark

    lexmark Medium Load Member

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    Is there such a thing? Or what do you do if, for whatever reason, you bobtail alot in winter? I mean, do you add any weight to the back end or just really, really watch your driving?
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2012 #2
    4sabrfns

    4sabrfns Bobtail Member

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    Increase your following distance by5seconds allow extra space for braking alot more on the bobtail always and as always drive to road conditions and at maximum posted speed limit if weather and road conditions allow you too.
     
    4sabrfns, Nov 26, 2012
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  4. Nov 26, 2012 #3
    4sabrfns

    4sabrfns Bobtail Member

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    No winter tires for transports
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2012 #4
    lexmark

    lexmark Medium Load Member

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    I didn't really think so but ya never know.
     
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  7. Nov 26, 2012 #5
    STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    No way to add weight while bobtail. With today's air-ride suspensions, bobtailing on ice is much safer than the days of spring suspensions. It can be done just requires a little more care and diligence.
     
    STexan, Nov 26, 2012
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