A quick question about driving in snowy conditions?
11-30-2006, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tmak26b
I should be, but no, I am in CT.
I wonder if the Dunlop tires were based on region? WHat kind of Dunlops were they? I had the same RE040 on my Z, not impress by them. I do have to say thtat they are great tires to learn how to race on since they were so predictable.
I wonder if the Dunlop tires were based on region? WHat kind of Dunlops were they? I had the same RE040 on my Z, not impress by them. I do have to say thtat they are great tires to learn how to race on since they were so predictable.
11-30-2006, 09:23 AM
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I can do pretty well with the stocks on except in my ones friends driveway. If I go there and it snows, the incline is almost impossible to get out of with the stocks on...
11-30-2006, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by BunnyGirl
I've done totally fine the last two days in snow and ice, and I still have my stock Dunlops. Just take it easy and don't step on the gas or brakes too hard and you're fine. I was actually surprised I wasn't having any problems. I did notice other vehicles at stop lights having their tires spin and stuff when they went to take off again. I just went slow and easy, giving it a little bit of gas to get rolling and then accelerating slowly. Not one problem. I was expecting some terrible times going to and from work since, at least by my house, everything was still snowy and icy (don't know about today since I haven't looked outside) until I get closer to town where it is more thawed, although quite icy when I get off work at 12:30 a.m. I was dreading it last night because I have to go up some pretty decent hills and around several sharp curves to get home, and I still did fine. I don't have any extra weight added to my trunk unless you count a blanket and oil basically, or the spare tire kit.
I just don't think people realize they have to drive more "gently" in those kinds of conditons, and, if they do realize it, a lot of them don't actually do it.
I just don't think people realize they have to drive more "gently" in those kinds of conditons, and, if they do realize it, a lot of them don't actually do it.
Seriously people, don't listen to her. Terrible advice.
11-30-2006, 09:40 AM
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^Do you have the Dunlop's & have you ever tried them in the snow?
The horror stories about stocks all seem to be the Bridgestones.
Stewyrx8 - which tires did you get stock?
The horror stories about stocks all seem to be the Bridgestones.
Stewyrx8 - which tires did you get stock?
11-30-2006, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by khtm
Wow that's some terrible advice. I grew up in Canada and have driven in snow my whole life, but seriously the stock tires are **** in snow. DO NOT try to drive in them. You may have been lucky BunnyGirl, or were on acid and just thought it was snowing, or maybe you actually do have all seasons and just don't know it.
Seriously people, don't listen to her. Terrible advice.
Seriously people, don't listen to her. Terrible advice.
Anyway, I have done totally fine the two days I had to drive in the snow. I also did great in all that freezing rain last night. I haven't had a problem driving "gently" with my stock Dunlops on. On the plus, the snow at my house has finally melted!
11-30-2006, 10:22 AM
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BunnyGirl I think you're completely missing my point. I wasn't saying that taking it "slow" in the snow is a bad idea.
I'm simply saying that driving in the snow/ice with PERFORMANCE SUMMER TIRES is a bad idea. Period.
I'm simply saying that driving in the snow/ice with PERFORMANCE SUMMER TIRES is a bad idea. Period.
11-30-2006, 11:39 AM
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Well so far with my Continental Conti whatever snow tires I'm not too impressed. The seem to spin almost as much in the wet as the OEM tires. We'll see how they do in the snow. I'm going to have to scrub them too they seem to have gotten some sort of brownish tinge to them on the sides. Odd.
Oh and extra weight isn't really going to help much, just get snows and drive slowly.
Oh and extra weight isn't really going to help much, just get snows and drive slowly.
11-30-2006, 11:43 AM
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OMG...next to MPG threads this topic has been beated to death. Do a search!!
But if you are too lazy just take one thing from this thread:
GET SNOW TIRES!!!!
F&ck!
But if you are too lazy just take one thing from this thread:
GET SNOW TIRES!!!!
F&ck!
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