1995 Dodge Ram car traction

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JRFORESB
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Tires and Wheels problem
1995 Dodge Ram 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

I use my dodge ram, diesel, in a coffee plantation in Honduras, Central America. The roads are on hill sides, dirt roads and steep. On rainy season I have problems driving on slippery roads, the car just won't move on a bit of slippery mud! eventhougth it is a 4x4!! is it because of the dual rear tires? toyota's 4x4 pickups do not have problems!!! Can i take one wheel off the dual rear and use it single like toyota's? is it because is too heavy up front? or because of the wheel base being too long? i have tried mud terrain tires, 215/85-16 but is the same....no go! when i got the truck, because of its size i though it was the answer to my hauling problems, i could move more cargo than what i move with my toyotas, but, boy! was i wrong!!
your comments por favor.
Jose R. Flores
Jul 11, 2010 at 5:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The dual wheels cause less pounds per square inch on the tire to surface contact. As a result, it will spin easier.

The additional wheel base also plays a factor.
Jul 11, 2010 at 4:49 PM
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