FWD HYBRID

[GonnaGetItOneDay]

Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires they're top rated for snow and rain -- had them before they're awesome tires. Checkout consumer reports mag-

Better than blizzaks? I won't have to worry about snow tires this year as my truck is set to arrive beginning of March but I figured I would be getting some next winter and was under the impression that blizzaks were king.

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[Darnon]

Even on FWD vehicles some weight in the rear can help keep the rear tires from losing traction. Not motive traction, but you still don't want the rear end breaking free when you're slowing down or cornering.

Ideally the best place to stack any ballast would be the front of the bed as being closer to the middle it's then distributed to both wheels.

 

[MAVERICK ST]

Concerning this, Looking for a friend..... i am going to put 75lb sandbags in the bed of my maverick. Im thinking probably 4-6. I would like to add some weight to help get some traction, or grip on some tough spots where i live that is completely snow covered. Now i know its crazy, but i also ordered A/T BF goodrich Trail Terrain tires for my hybrid as well. What are your thoughts on sandbags to help add weight to the back?

With the addition of traction control and anti-lock brakes cars and trucks have come along way. All weight will do is reduce HP and MPG. You might have extra weight with the spate tire if you have one.

 

[23MAVLariatAWD]

Better than blizzaks? I won't have to worry about snow tires this year as my truck is set to arrive beginning of March but I figured I would be getting some next winter and was under the impression that blizzaks were king.

Checkout comparisons in Consumer Reports they break it down in detail awesome manner-

 

[realshelby]

BFG all terrains are not all that good in really cold weather in snow and ice conditions. The difference between those and what comes stock on the maverick might be an improvement. But NOTHING like adding a set of dedicated winter weather tires like the Blizzak. Not only does the tread design work on ice, but the tire compound is MUCH better suited to cold temperatures.

 

[Scupking]

You don't want extra weight in the bed since it's FWD. That will take weight off your traction tires. Only thing you need is a good set of tires. The Firestone Destination A/T2 would be a great pick https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...White Letters&partnum=365SR7DAT2OWL&tab=Sizes. They are 3 peak and are only 3lbs heavier than the stock tires!

 

[Ellebob]

Definitely snow tires if worried about winter driving. I am on technical rescue team and always in the mountains. My front wheel drive minivan with good snows gets places the guys on the team with trucks and SUVs can't with all season tires. Obviously, if you have 4WD or AWD with snows is best for winter but FWD does very well with snow tires.
My hybrid Mav will hopefully be here in March as well and I will wait until next season for snow tires.

 

[Mymaverick2021]

Adding sand bags is for RWD trucks so that you have weight on the driving wheels. With a FWD truck the engine is putting the weight on the driving wheels, adding sandbags won't help you get better traction one bit.

You could strap them on the hood to get extra traction

 

[aitch-2-oh]

Tacking onto this thread…

Factory 18” Michelin tires, slogged through 7-hours of 9*F Lake Effect Snow on I-94 eastbound from Chicago to Jackson Michigan on Christmas Eve. ‘Normal’ is @ 3.5 hours.

‘Slippery’ mode worked well, could feel a difference from ‘normal’, mostly in the response when gas pedal was lifted.

FWD got ‘greasy’ only a couple times, traction broke free on icy/slick pavement for a split second, just enough for the stomach to react with “uh oh!”.

The pic shows how The Truck looked upon return, looking like a truck…

 

[brnpttmn]

Or you could try it if your problem is fish tailing in the snow. It might give more friction between the back tires and the road surface. If it doesn’t help then Oh we’ll you tried

But that would mean more potential energy that turns into kinetic energy if you do fish tail. I'd leave it as is unless you want a small bag of grit for traction. Plus, from my experience, the FWD Maverick doesn't have any issues with fish tailing on slick roads.

 

[GPSMan]

In MOST vehicles adding weight to the bed, nearest the cab would help, even in a FWD.
But you need to add the weight forward of the rear axle. Hard to do in the short bed of the Maverick.

Sand (or cement blocks, they are cheap and cleaner) inside the cab would help more.

 

[Michaelkov]

Concerning this, Looking for a friend..... i am going to put 75lb sandbags in the bed of my maverick. Im thinking probably 4-6. I would like to add some weight to help get some traction, or grip on some tough spots where i live that is completely snow covered. Now i know its crazy, but i also ordered A/T BF goodrich Trail Terrain tires for my hybrid as well. What are your thoughts on sandbags to help add weight to the back?

I think I worked out a solution for you

 

[Outdoors_Jared]

I think I worked out a solution for you

LOL thanks

 

[GPSMan]

And hey, keeps the sun out of your eyes too.

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