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November 4th, 2021, 06:56 PM #11
Re: ⚠️ Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
Theres no problem driving your 4x4 in snow and ice if you KNOW how to drive it.
Yeah they can go a bit faster, and do some shit that would spin out the 2X cars because they have the correct equipment (Tires, AWD, traction control) and experience to do so.
I usually see the 2wd cars are the ones in the snowbanks or rooftop bobsled team because they have no clue how to drive out of a skid, or avoid another car that is spinning out, or drive uphill on an ice covered road, hell a lot cant even stop at a stop light.
stay home.Derrion Albert was my Hero.
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November 4th, 2021, 07:40 PM #12
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November 4th, 2021, 08:38 PM #13Super Member
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Re: ⚠️ Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
Snow rated tires would be better.
I'm on my 2nd set of Falken Wildpeak AT3W 'all terrain tires that are also '3 peak' snow rated for my Silverado. I only have 4x4 for hunting camp; sold my CJ5 in 1977...
4 wheel drive:
gets in trouble 4x as fast, needs to be towed out 4x as far, costs 4x as much to fix. Might go with 4x4 but takes 4x as long to stop and that's what most people forget.
My wife's Forester with the stock tires is good on snow covered roads but it is not a 4x4 though, compared to a front wheel drive, it does a good job.
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November 4th, 2021, 08:58 PM #14
Re: ⚠️ Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
"Irregularly"... On that note...
Is it worth spending the money on new tires just on the off chance we get some snow covered roads once or twice this coming winter?
I have always tried to have decent tires on the vehicles heading into winter. In the past, I kept winter and summer tires/wheels to simply swap out at home.
Right now, I have two vehicles with maybe "half tread" left on their tires. Plenty of life left, but not what I want for snow.
Put new tires on BOTH cars? Not possible. As always, multiple unexpected expenses leave me scratching my head - do I spend money I don't really have to equip ONE vehicle with new tires, or just roll the dice and see if I can get through the winter on the tires as they are?
I always badmouthed people who run tires not suitable for winter driving during the winter, but here I am now... understanding why many of them probably do it. (although I can't completely dismiss "stupidity" either)I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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November 4th, 2021, 09:01 PM #15
Re: ⚠️ Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
Good tires, yes, but people also need to SLOW THE FUCK DOWN!
In good conditions, I'm one of the fastest drivers on the road. In bad snow and ice, half of other drivers are passing me. It's idiotic. SUV's seem to be the worst offenders. It's funny how many wind up in the ditch. 4WD doesn't do squat when you're sideways.
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November 4th, 2021, 09:13 PM #16
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November 4th, 2021, 09:16 PM #17
Re: ⚠️ Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
Yep. I switched to all wheel drive subarus when I moved to the poconos. I was also fortunate that I worked evenings and missed the rush hours. I also knew some hills weren't worth taking a chance on in bad weather and a longer safer detour is better than getting stuck in a ditch.
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November 4th, 2021, 09:28 PM #18Grand Member
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Re: ⚠️ Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
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November 4th, 2021, 09:35 PM #19Grand Member
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Re: ⚠️ Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
How much will cost with medical bills or dealing with repairs from an accident? It's why I drive the high performance all wheel drive sports sedan with the best tires and brakes I can fit on it. More expensive, yes, but I want every advantage I can get. Pretty much every time I drive down through DC and Baltimore I see at least 3 people trying to kill themselves off on the road and perhaps take some people with them.
I did development work on snow tires and got to see some data, in winter conditions having a proper winter tire is unbeatable when it comes to stopping distance and ability to grip the surface.
I know it's a PITA and an added expense, but... you gotta weigh that up in comparison to other costs.
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November 4th, 2021, 09:49 PM #20
Re: ⚠️ Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
You don't need to explain it to me. I started my post out specifically to show that I already know this.
Knowing I should get good tires does not make money magically appear in my checking account though.
I'll likely try to put tires on the Trailblazer since I'll need to drive it more than either of us will NEED to drive the Santa Fe.I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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