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Old November 3rd 20, 12:11 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_6_]
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Default Truck vs Car as a tow vehicle

On Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:53:14 -0800, 2G wrote:

On Monday, November 2, 2020 at 6:27:33 AM UTC-8, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 9:20:07 PM UTC-5, 2G wrote:
With 2WD once you have lost traction on either driven wheel you ARE
stuck or are spinning out because of how the differential works.


Incorrect for modern vehicles equipped with limited-slip
differentials...


Limited-slip differentials are primarily used on 2WD sports cars. 4WD is
a MUCH better option: if you lose traction on one wheel you have 3
others providing traction vs one. I haven't seen any SUVs where this is
an option, anyway.


Something with Landrover or Jeep written on it will do the job. G-Wagen
or Land Cruiser also count.


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