Re: Wet Road Driving Comments Sought Please

[Steve Stegmann <stegmann@domain.elided>]

The Scout isn't quite as light in the back as a pickup. I think it's 
somewhat better.

This is one of the real problems with pickups.  They must be treated with
respect in wet weather.  Some Michelin wet weather tires (or another good
brand) will make a big difference.  But, you must be careful.  Pickups and
Scouts are *not* sports cars.  People who drive them as such really have a
death wish or are really dumb.  More probably ignorant.  Talk to people
with Mustangs or BMW drivers.  If they are honest they will tell you.  
This is why Ford (& probably the others) have been putting antilock on 
the rear wheels of pickups since '90.

I've driven my van many miles on the highway in the rain with no 
problems.  But I'm nervous alert.  Being half scared is the right way to 
fly.  If you get complacent or cocky you will crash.  Seen it.

You can stick with the Mazda.  You should try to get good tires.  Some 
all weather tires in a major brand will help.  The downside to these is 
that they usually don't last as long.  But... If they help save your butt...

Steve

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