lucky644

The weight isn't necessarily about not getting stuck, it's about maintaining better control of the vehicle.

I'll see about adding a poll once I get home.

AK49FordTruck

I always run weight in all my trucks, all of them are 4x4 and all run dedicated snow tires (studded and blizzaks)

I'll throw 400lbs in my f-150, this will work well with my blizzaks.

snow possible this weekend...

lucky644

Poll added.

ososlow

I run 400lbs+ in my Screw 6.5 4x4 with studded winters. I have a couple cement blocks that I place at the front of the bed. The truck handles fine without weight, but it handles far better in compact snow and icy conditions with the blocks.

CreepinDeth

I don't weigh what I put in.......I just add in several sandbags and they get wet and heavy.

Depends on what kind of snow storm you are faced with.

The OEM tires on my 2013 S-crew FX4 4x4 are Crossover / Light Pickup tires made for smooth driving all season for optimal MPG's. They're not designed for optimal 4x4 snow driving in mind.

There's better tires out there for winter but the cost is up there with a 2nd set of rims.
The age old cheaper method is to add weight to the rear end to plant the tires down more.

HIGH TECH REDNECK

Level with stock rims and 35x12.50x18

moend

Never had an issue with control either. But i don't have bed cover and usually during winter the bed tend to be filled with snow so maybe that helps. I don't know 😯

ndnboy

Will be first winter with the 4x2 SCREW, will consider loading 200lbs of sand/gravel bags if it helps, do you place directly over rear tires or is down by tailgate fine?

Stu Cazzo

Gas consumption in winter always sucks so putting some extra weight in the box isn't going to make a heck of a difference. Yes, I do add weight, some cement blocks. It helps on the snowy roads and especially when travelling to cottage country. I pull the blocks out when towing the enclosed sled trailer.


As for the weight of the truck, the majority of it is in front of the rear axle.


The only tires that are of any value in winter are winter tires. Big all terrain tires are of little or no value.

Tothemax

This.

I use 4wd when its bad out but like to drive around in 2wd the majority of the time. Its the days of intermittent ice/snow and dry conditions that can get you in a pickle.