I still do that on my 2001 Dodge Ram w/Cummins. It's 2WD and in the winter, I use studded snow tires (pretty aggressive tire bite) on the rear and regular highway tread on the front.

In the old, old days (1964 or so) I would use sawdust or walnut shell tires on just the rear of my 2WD cars in Wyoming but that was before metal studs were invented.

(I'm not recommending this to anyone.)

Last edited by Wally / Montana; 07/04/2025 4:40 AM.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.