eBay traction bars ———--caltracs copy

OK, now there is one that uses them, but I still do not know why?
If you have an open rear end, they help it spin 2 (or act like a sure grip) almost every time on a flat surface. Plus, it's about like adding 200 lbs in the trunk without adding the weight. When the back end of my car lifts about 2", it's a testament of pressure being applied to the rear tires.