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Old 05-19-2007, 06:30 PM
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Default Re: Traction Control issue ...

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Originally Posted by alan_in_tempe View Post
. . . Loose surfaces can be stopped in best when allowed to get pushed forward in front of the tires, which is letting the tires dig into the surface and create a chock in front. However, ABS will not allow this to happen, keeping the tires rolling over the loose surface. . .

-- Alan
It is possible to do that with ABS. A pickup with 4 wheel ABS will slide if you stomp the brakes while doing about 20 on gravel. It's more difficult but not impossible to do it. I've done it on both gravel and snow.
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