Big parking lots for snow doriftoing?

Carl Fisher · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:37 pm

I'm really surprised more of y'all don't have a set of real snow tires on an extra set of rims. I mean, what's another set of tires? I've got a set of Blizzaks that must be 15 years old now but they're still in great shape because I only put them on when there's snow. It makes such a huge difference; basically makes a snowy road like a dirt road in terms of traction. And unlike 4WD, snow tires work under braking too.

DickRasmussen · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:36 pm

Real snow/ice tires even work on Mustang V-8's in PA and NJ with lots of snow (limited of course by available ground clearance

). I've put them on one or the other of our Mustangs as needed over the years. Makes a REALLY big difference!!

Dustin Fredrickson · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:38 pm

Carl Fisher wrote:

I'm really surprised more of y'all don't have a set of real snow tires on an extra set of rims. I mean, what's another set of tires? I've got a set of Blizzaks that must be 15 years old now but they're still in great shape because I only put them on when there's snow. It makes such a huge difference; basically makes a snowy road like a dirt road in terms of traction. And unlike 4WD, snow tires work under braking too.

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MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

I'll tell ya, a Subaru on snow tires in weather like this is like cheating. Like bringing a gun to a knife fight. I was doing full-throttle launches from stoplights while everyone else was staring at me like I'm an idiot. Almost *too* much grip, to get any sideways action required a LOT of throttle. Entertaining to say the least

The car on those tires is unstoppable.

I found a pretty good lot at USA baseball (Cary Brooks park) and had some fun. Still not big enough though.

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clinehall · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:55 am

DickRasmussen wrote:

Real snow/ice tires even work on Mustang V-8's in PA and NJ with lots of snow (limited of course by available ground clearance

). I've put them on one or the other of our Mustangs as needed over the years. Makes a REALLY big difference!!

Spent my youth with a 1972 Mustang Sprint (351 Cleveland) would get side ways in the dry. Sand bags in the trunk, snow tires and a little throttle modulation and I never missed a date! Did have some dumb girl try to come down a hill after she saw me not stop at the bottom until I did a 180 and hit me head on but that's another story.

JamesShort · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:52 pm

When I was driving on Friday night when it was still just slush on the road, I was giving the throttle a few stabs at a few places and it would not break loose...no VDC light flashing either. Still has the Dunlop SP01 sports that came on it and based on my experience in the cold rain at the autox in December at zMax plus the few times I've had it in the snow, they really have all season-ish like characteristics. Or maybe I drive like a grandma

.

DickRasmussen · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:27 pm

Based on an experiment this morning with my 01 Mustang on all seasons in the unshoveled portion of my circular driveway/skidpad, crusted snow and wide all seasons don't work. Rather than put the real snow tires on to go "battle" the folks on all season tires tomorrow, it looks like a "work from home day"

RayMetts · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:46 pm

for the record:

the Town of Cary does not approve of this action.

Ask Kourosh and I how we know...

Thankfully, we were off with just a verbal warning.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:16 pm

RayMetts wrote:

for the record:

the Town of Cary does not approve of this action.

Ask Kourosh and I how we know...

Thankfully, we were off with just a verbal warning.

there are just too many things the Town of Cary doesn't approve of. :roll:

i'd say ya'll got lucky.

JasonWatts · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:23 pm

I would imagine most cities would call it reckless driving... that being said, I was BARELY able to get my rwd 1500 out of my cul-de-sac and onto the main roads, which were STILL iced over... i did however find a few spots where i could do some rear wheel steering :shock:

Maybe tomorrow I will see if the miata is any fun to drive in the ice :lol:

BriceJohnson · **Joined:** Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:33 am **Posts:** 2230

I had a lot of fun in the Element, its AWD actually impressed me a bit. I had no problems getting around anywhere this weekend. I'll probably be taking it to work tomorrow (considering that the other two cars are on summer only tires, especially my regular DD, the 3, which is on Dunlop Direzza's). Hand-brake turns in cul-de-sacs are FUN.

Todd Breakey · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:01 pm

Rebecca had no problems in the Subaru yesterday or today. I had no problems getting to Crabtree and back in my Sienna. No problems with a sticking throttle either!!

Driving the Subaru out of the icy neighborhood roads should be a blast tomorrow morning! I can't wait!!! :lol:

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