Traction of SNOW tires?
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Traction of SNOW tires?
So it finally snowed in NYC. I have dunlop m3s on right now, but it still slips from a start. When I gas too much, slip light also goes on. When I'm already on the move, the tires are good. I had to go around 40mph on unplowed highways, but I still had fun passing those SUVS. 
How good is the traction of snow tires suppose to be?
How good is the traction of snow tires suppose to be?
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I too have the M3's and they're great... was having fun and did a controlled slide into my condo village entrance when a BMW X5 thought it could do the same and ran over someone's mailbox haha. 
Quite embarassing, because I know he lives only a few houses down from me.
Quite embarassing, because I know he lives only a few houses down from me.
Originally Posted by smokedhen
too bad I have an auto!
Should I take the VDC off?
Should I take the VDC off?
When I drive my GF's car (Mazda3 auto) I just use the tiptronic and put it in second before starting in bad snow.
definitely leave VDC on.
I don't think AT guys can start from dead stop from 2nd, at least not with my car.
Just ease on the gas.
I don't think AT guys can start from dead stop from 2nd, at least not with my car.
Just ease on the gas.
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I love the M3's! I have had absolutely no problems in the snow. Obviously, you have to baby it a little starting from a dead stop. Do not take VDC off unless you intentionally want to spin out. It is amazing how well VDC keeps your traction with good snow tires.
Same here with the Dunlops. Here in KY we do not have the infrastructure (called snow plows with salt) to keep the roads clear. The Dunlops have been exceptional and with the VDC on I rarely have any issues and the car just sticks to the road..except with ice which is understandable.
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lol...I need to find space and money for insurance for a beater. Besides, a beater have a higher chance of breaking down and more maitenance charges.
the snow tires are a lot better than the all season ones. I'm happy with them. I wonder how many inches these snow tires can handle.
Getting up ramps is hard. I needed to back my way up this one driveway. Once I was on top of ice, I was spinning. Too bad the clearance was too low. Otherwise, I would have gassed harder and made it further up the driveway. Are there tires that handle well in ice?
the snow tires are a lot better than the all season ones. I'm happy with them. I wonder how many inches these snow tires can handle.
Getting up ramps is hard. I needed to back my way up this one driveway. Once I was on top of ice, I was spinning. Too bad the clearance was too low. Otherwise, I would have gassed harder and made it further up the driveway. Are there tires that handle well in ice?
Day without ....
Originally Posted by cgocifer
Snow tires and wheels: $1000
Beater Car: $1400
Not ever having to drive your G in snow or rain: Priceless
Beater Car: $1400
Not ever having to drive your G in snow or rain: Priceless
Hmmm reminds me of the old saying (may be dating myself) a day without sunshine is a day without..... Some of you will get the idea. I have other cars I do that with but the G was made to drive in any weather.
Originally Posted by smokedhen
So it finally snowed in NYC. I have dunlop m3s on right now, but it still slips from a start. When I gas too much, slip light also goes on. When I'm already on the move, the tires are good. I had to go around 40mph on unplowed highways, but I still had fun passing those SUVS.
How good is the traction of snow tires suppose to be?
How good is the traction of snow tires suppose to be?
first time driving in snow?
In snow, it doesn't matter how good your snow tires are as most two wheel drive cars will spin a bit if any amount of throttle is applied. Different temps and type of snow will change just how difficult it is to get through.
Snow tires will feel good at speed but beware that it takes a lot more to get stopped than started in slippery conditions and far greater stopping distance is required than with dry pavement. Many SUV drivers make this mistake overdriving their ability to stop or manuveur.
There are tires that will have better application for ice than others. They are generally softer rubber/special compounds with more tiny sipes in them. They wear out much quicker on dry pavement and warmer temps.
G/L with the winter driving.
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