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If you drive in a winter environment, get a copy of the new November issue of Automobile magazine and turn to page 98. Read first, then we can discuss!
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New tests with top end tires of different categories vs. winter, once again, showing the problem with trying to get by in the winter with all season tires. Interesting data on stopping distances.
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I read that article this weekend with great interest as I am currently running DWS tires year round. Makes you think....
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In Atlanta, you may be ok...probably not much packed snow for you....but north of the Mason-Dixon is another story. I'm just glad I've got Blizzaks on rims waiting for the inevitable Michigan winter and I hope the guy behind me does too!
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Ay, there's the rub. The worst state for this danger, that I lived in was Parkersburg, West Virginia. They had very cold, snowy winters. After 1st winter, I put a used set of bias-ply (oem) studded snows on my muscle car for winters, and loaded the trunk with cylinder blocks and sand bags until rear sag started to be an issue with catching the snow compacted under the frame.
Considering all vehicles, the rwd pick-up trucks were the worst, with 3/32" at best tread depth and usually no extra weight over the rear axle. They got stuck on flat plowed roads.
Since then, I've always kept an eye on the rear view mirror, especially in winters when approaching a stop ahead.
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Considering all vehicles, the rwd pick-up trucks were the worst, with 3/32" at best tread depth and usually no extra weight over the rear axle. They got stuck on flat plowed roads.
Since then, I've always kept an eye on the rear view mirror, especially in winters when approaching a stop ahead.
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I got a set of 18 inch amg rims and Pirelli winter tires ready for this winter. I had all season last year and I got crazy fish tails. (this is Canada btw)
I got rwd instead of 4matic, I don't know why but it was stupid of me.
I got rwd instead of 4matic, I don't know why but it was stupid of me.
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+ Saab 900 clasic article
needed.Great simple article, demonstrating the benefit of running winter tires when you live in cold, snowy winters. You even have the option of a modest summer tire as your main tire, depending on your situation.
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While you are looking at that magazine, look 10 pages further for an article about a VERY inovative car that had it's Swedish design haydays in the 80's and early 90's. My 83 Saab 900 Turbo hatchback 5 speed was my favorite, practicle daily driver, as I liked a unique ride.
8V with 16V intercool install + Intercooler test
Two pics of my old car, pre-totaled, along with my write ups.
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