Sandbags in pickup bed, placement?

Good discussions.

I don't think, at the 200-300 lb range, that it is going to make a significant difference either way.
Tires are 17" on 2002-2005 Dodge Ram wheels. I have a set of Chrome 20" wheels I normally run, and the tread on them is awesome, but the chrome would not last another winter without pitting, so on to the stockers. Tread is 50%. If I was in the market to buy I would get some snow tires, but the intent is to get through winter without ruining the nice wheels.

on the 2wd truck discussion: I don't need it consistently. This is a club cab, will carry the family in a pinch, and does the truck work I need it to. We don't consistently get this type of snow, so 2wd with sand bags does pretty well on a normal basis.

Thanks for all the input guys.