Is there any correlation?

Thanks,
AD

 

i haven't had any negative effects besides i just have to tell myself don't take that corner as fast as you know you can with some snow on the ground...

 

Im not sure on this because I added my sway bar before I did any winter driving, so im not sure how it would have done with out it on.

 

No.......

The swaybar is for handling/body roll, not traction. At least not straight line traction, especially on snow/ice......

 

YES.

There absolutley is a correlation between antiroll bar rates and winter(or any) traction for that matter. A larger antiroll bar will definitely reduce traction on the set of wheels its installed on.(thats how it functions, no way around it) IE: you put a bar on the back it will make the back have less traction.

 

What How do you figure that?
Antiroll bars keep more even pressure on both sides vs having one side trying to lift on corners (reducing traction to that tire)

 

Fitting a rear bar will transfer weight to the rear of the car and reduce the amount of roll in the back.By reducing the roll that will reduce the grip of the outside tire in a corner and more evenly distribute the available grip between the two tires.

 

I agree, if the body rolls to one side the weight of the car becomes "light" on the inside tire, thus reducing traction to that tire. A roll bar that keeps the body more centered will keep the weight more even on ALL four tires.

But then there is this little thing called "inertia"

 

I couldn't tell you I haven't seen real snow in years here in HOT Houston Texas...

 

I have not found it to be a negative so far in the snow. I'm sure there could be some. However, snow will cause your tires to loose traction before it really matters. I personally believe it would be a non issue.