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Oct 9, 1999 | 05:56 PM

Brian_TT

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Any tips for improving traction

I've got a '97 F-150 XLT supercab shortbed 4x2 that I've had about 5 months.

I'm bugged by the lack of traction in wet conditions when going around corners. I have to creep around corners to keep the back end from sliding out.

It's got the standard 16 oem 235 tires with alloy rims (making it even lighter).

Does anyone have some good tips to get better traction in the back? Maybe wider tires or lowering the truck a bit?

Oct 10, 1999 | 10:09 AM

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Any tips for improving traction

Being you have traction problems, my first guess is that you have balding tires. If you have a lot of tread left, then weight is a concern. does you truck have a rear anti-sway bar? Try sand bags, They seem to help me a bunch during the winter. You usually can pick up bags for around 2.50-5.00

Evan A.K.A. PastMaster
1993 F-150 302/E40d XLT
1989 F-150 302/Aod 4x4 XLT Lariat

Oct 29, 1999 | 03:17 PM

randy_1

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Any tips for improving traction

check your axle code.it is most likely a posi unit, which means both wheels will spin rather than just one as in a open differential. a possiblety.

Nov 2, 1999 | 04:03 PM

bill_1

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Any tips for improving traction

go to tirerack, get lightning wheels @$229 ea.and install Goodyears F1-GS (new for Lightning) in 295/45/18 @$300 ea. (and then there is the posi.)
I don't think the tires will be good in the snow but they are great in dry and wet. (I got Mechelin 4x4 xpc 255/65/16 on stock F150 wheels for winter driving). OR: put a cap on it and fill it full of heavy stuff like a work truck, or a 1/2 inch steel plate. just how bad does it slide.
(99lightning driver)