snow
09-05-2002, 09:07 PM
#3
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Location: Massachusetts
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I drive my car in the snow. I have always driven rwd in the snow, and I actually prefer it. I believe it has made me a much better driver because I truly learned to steer with the throttle at much lower speeds than you can learn that skill on dry pavement.
Some people will tell you to load up the rear end with extra weight. This is not a bad idea for straight ahead traction from a dead stop, but makes it worse for stopping and much worse to recover from a slide.
I highly recommend that you buy a set of snow tires. Of course, last year was the first time I actually took that advice (yes, my purchase was the reason for a snowless winter in Boston). The few chances I had to use them in snow were rewarding. The car did not get stuck anywhere. I sought out inclines just because the car could climb them!
Short of that, get a set of tire chains. They suck when the road is dry, but if you need to drive on snowy roads, they're definitely worth the small investment.
I bought my snow tires at BJ's... I think they were ~$60/each. I don't remember the brand.
-Justin
http://www.saltgod.org
(dedicated to cars of the northeast)
Some people will tell you to load up the rear end with extra weight. This is not a bad idea for straight ahead traction from a dead stop, but makes it worse for stopping and much worse to recover from a slide.
I highly recommend that you buy a set of snow tires. Of course, last year was the first time I actually took that advice (yes, my purchase was the reason for a snowless winter in Boston). The few chances I had to use them in snow were rewarding. The car did not get stuck anywhere. I sought out inclines just because the car could climb them!
Short of that, get a set of tire chains. They suck when the road is dry, but if you need to drive on snowy roads, they're definitely worth the small investment.
I bought my snow tires at BJ's... I think they were ~$60/each. I don't remember the brand.
-Justin
http://www.saltgod.org
(dedicated to cars of the northeast)
09-06-2002, 06:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: NJ
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I'm actually looking forward to driving in the snow. It's been so talked about that I want to see for myself if its really that bad. I've driven rwd in snow before, and it wasnt that bad. I just don't look forward to all the salt and crud getting on my car, thats the worst.
09-06-2002, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: buffalo,n.y.
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the lady who owned my car 'for me drove in the snow and it showed. a big scuff on the front bumper and a cracked rear bumper. thats took care of but if you live by alot of hills then take the long way!. we have long winters out here so i'll be buyin a $100 honda this winter
09-07-2002, 06:13 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC
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I was talking to a guy at one of the local speed shops and he suggested going to tire rack for snow tires. He told me he bought a set of blizzaks (sp?) mounted on four steel rims for $600.
The only drawback I heard from the guys there is that you couldn't drive too fast on them. Something like 65 in the dry.
The only drawback I heard from the guys there is that you couldn't drive too fast on them. Something like 65 in the dry.
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