Winter tires poll

[Mallard]

Not trolling here, genuine question: do winter tires improve stopping ability at all?QUOTE]

 

Glad to see the replies to your post. Pretty good show of stopping difference in this vid.

 

Great video to show the benefits and I've actually driven on that track too!

[Mojoe]

I need my validation. I have now received it. Thank you.

 

This thread is about Winter tires. Troll or off topic, i don't know. But, here you go.

 

I did a search for you, since you wanted to talk about brakes and upgrade.

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112860&highlight=brake+pads

[Rustlestiltskin]

I rock winter tires on the family Touareg. It helps a lot but they aren't invincible. You'll still slide/lose traction if going too fast. They just give you an added advantage in the winter.

[Aaron]

This thread is about Winter tires. Troll or off topic, i don't know.

 

You're losing it. I'm replying to your position on winter tires.

[Furloaf]

I don't think the brake vs. tires argument is valid. Most stock brakes can lock up the tires and cause ABS to engage. Once ABS is on the brakes can not perform any better. Upgrading the brakes won't help then with regards to street driving conditions. Brake fade, a reason to upgrade them on the track, rarely is a concern on the street.

[Aaron]

I don't think the brake vs. tires argument is valid. Most stock brakes can lock up the tires and cause ABS to engage. Once ABS is on the brakes can not perform any better. Upgrading the brakes won't help then with regards to street driving conditions. Brake fade, a reason to upgrade them on the track, rarely is a concern on the street.

 

keep buying your napa gold pads and think that. :dumb:

[Linn1647545492]

I have winter tires for the Saab and still have not used them yet. They are on the stock wheels and I just can't bring my self to pull the BBS wheels off the car.

[DOZZER]

No winter tires... This is why..

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n247/BDOZZER/03truck2.jpg

 

:gabe::gabe::gabe:

[Mr. Jones]

No winter tires... This is why..

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n247/BDOZZER/03truck2.jpg

 

:gabe::gabe::gabe:

 

3-4 tons of weight with a high CG on inappropriate tires for ice/snow.

Makes cents...

[DOZZER]

3-4 tons of weight with a high CG on inappropriate tires for ice/snow.

Makes cents...

Care to go for a spin???

[Mr. Jones]

Care to go for a spin???

 

Spinning in that thing would be dangerous, no thanks. :gabe:

[El Karacho1647545492]

No winter tires... This is why..

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n247/BDOZZER/03truck2.jpg

 

:gabe::gabe::gabe:

 

A guy in my apt complex has a similar truck. His front tires (same as yours) are worn down below the wear bars, I laugh every time I see him understeer out of the complex.

[DOZZER]

Don't worry sweet tits. When the snow gets asshole deep I'll pick you up :masturboy:

[Mr. Jones]

Don't worry sweet tits. When the snow gets asshole deep I'll pick you up :masturboy:

 

Standard 2 wooden nickels/ mile rate as before?

[Ramsey]

Didnt read the whole thread, but has anyone looked real world tread life of a proper winter/summer tire combo. I would guess it would be close to the tread life of 2 sets of all seasons tires.

[Ramsey]

Also, is anyone able to not add weight when using winters vs all seasons. I would guess that would help with stopping too.

[BrianZ06]

I would actually rather drive my old 99 altima with all season tires over this on days when it is ice and just a few inches of snow. I just feel more stable closer to the ground.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/1fstws6/70%20Chevelle/000_0981-1.jpg

Now if we talk about a lot of deep snow ,the truck will do the job.

[Mr. Jones]

Now if we talk about a lot of deep snow ,the truck will do the job.

 

This is Ohio, we don't get deep snow..:lolguy:

[BrianZ06]

I have pirelli all seasons on my altima with a few bags of softner in the back.

[BrianZ06]

This is Ohio, we don't get deep snow..:lolguy:

 

Yep that is why the truck usually sets inside a cold pole barn most of the winter with a battery tender.

[DOZZER]

Standard 2 wooden nickels/ mile rate as before?

 

And one pee pee touch :masturboy:

[POS VETT]

Didnt read the whole thread, but has anyone looked real world tread life of a proper winter/summer tire combo. I would guess it would be close to the tread life of 2 sets of all seasons tires.

 

Not with me driving ...

 

I have a feeling this new set would last only for this season.

[BBQdDude]

Running Scorpions on my Camaro for winter use.