Hey Scotty, I hope your staying warm with this weather. I have a question or two. My mother for 3 days straight, has slid all over the road in her 2018 ram 1500 4wd. For me these last three days, I’ve drove my 99 4x4 ranger, but I have not slid any in the ice. Even in 2wd for me, I did not slid, and it is really racking my head how this is possible, and we both drive about 20. Can you answer this question for me? Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Too many variables. Maybe she's a lousy driver? Maybe you have better cold-weather tires?
get in the car with her and watch her drive. She may just need a little coaching.
Or maybe you should drive your mamma around after everything she's done for you. 😆
But I’m 17, and she’s 44, my second winter, she has a more aggressive tire, I have all seasons.
I understand. Some people are just better drivers than others.
Did you throw some snow in the back for her?
Thank you, you and the others have really helped me with this question
by the way aggressive isn't always better. winter tires (all weather/mid+snow rated/ Severe Snow and Winter Traction rated) perform better because they're made of a different rubber compound that withstands cold better and stays grippy.
As @chucktobias says, too many variables. The Ram 1500 has way more torque than your little Ford Ranger, all else being the same.
When torque overcomes the available static friction between the tire and road, the wheels spin and slide, they don't roll. Ice, snow and water all reduce static friction. Tires roll as long as there's enough static friction to cause it to roll. It's "pushing back" against the tire. If the tires are slipping, the contact patch is moving relative to the road, which is kinetic friction. They're not the same thing.
Take this for an example. Run in tennis shoes on a dry surface and try to turn. It's relatively straightforward. Try running on a wet floor and turn at the same speed. Your feet will slide, the same as a car. You need static friction between your shoe and the floor to allow you to turn. If you turn too tight, your feet will slide and you won't turn the corner, you slide and fall over.
That’s a great example, thank you
in other words ... she needs to lift her foot off the pedal more
Yea I figured
Perhaps you should drive your mother’s Ram to determine if the issue is due to driver or vehicle performance.
