winter tyre suggestion
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Burning Brakes
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From: Regina Saskatchewan
winter tyre suggestion
Last weekend I hit some black ice which threw me into the oncoming traffic going sideways , drivers door first until I hit the dry pavement again which lifted the car almost flipping it. I ended up back in my
lane. Our babysitters 18 yr old son died 12yrs ago on the same patch of highway , same conditions, except he met a semi. I 've never had problems when its -20 or even -40. Get in and go. It's this bloody melting during the day and freezing in the early evening.
Who makes a good 'ice' tyre? Do I need studs? A friend says hes got narrower chevy wheels he can sell me. Would I be better off with narrower tyres on ice or is that really just for plowing snow?
lane. Our babysitters 18 yr old son died 12yrs ago on the same patch of highway , same conditions, except he met a semi. I 've never had problems when its -20 or even -40. Get in and go. It's this bloody melting during the day and freezing in the early evening.
Who makes a good 'ice' tyre? Do I need studs? A friend says hes got narrower chevy wheels he can sell me. Would I be better off with narrower tyres on ice or is that really just for plowing snow?
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Generally, a snow tire/wheel combination works better narrow. I also find the Bridgestone Blizzaks to be a very good snow tire. My old Volvo 850 sedan (front wheel drive only) with four Blizzaks has gone through 10 inches of fresh snow without drama.
I'll bet a C3 with positraction and Blizzaks would work almost like a Jeep.
I'll bet a C3 with positraction and Blizzaks would work almost like a Jeep.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Regina Saskatchewan
Well lets say I'm looking for the best ice tyre for my daily driver which happens to be a rear wheel drive car. 
Not looking to push any snow at all. Would I be better off with a wide tyre for more grip on ice? or a narrow tyre for more grip?
I'm pretty sure I'd want a narrow tyre if I was pushing snow.
Not looking to push any snow at all. Would I be better off with a wide tyre for more grip on ice? or a narrow tyre for more grip?
I'm pretty sure I'd want a narrow tyre if I was pushing snow.
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Well lets say I'm looking for the best ice tyre for my daily driver which happens to be a rear wheel drive car.
Not looking to push any snow at all. Would I be better off with a wide tyre for more grip on ice? or a narrow tyre for more grip?
I'm pretty sure I'd want a narrow tyre if I was pushing snow.
Not looking to push any snow at all. Would I be better off with a wide tyre for more grip on ice? or a narrow tyre for more grip?
I'm pretty sure I'd want a narrow tyre if I was pushing snow.
1st. Narrow tires are universally better on ice. The goal is to get more weight per sq.in. on the ice.
2nd. Blizzaks are excellent winter/ice tires due to very soft compounds and siping that work almost like tiny fingers grabbing any imperfections in the ice.
3rd. Blizzacks will wear out extremely fast if you drive them on dry pavement above 45 degrees due to the soft compound. I mean REALLY fast as in 5K miles or less.
4th. Save money on the tires and buy life insurance this year . After a year, when the policy is seasoned, buy the winter tires and run your vette on ice!
Your beneficiary will thank you.Seriously, I hope I answered your question, but you are considering something that is borderline crazy.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks Mrscott25. I found tirerack.com Don't see what the fuss is about. There are millions and millions of 2 wheel drive trucks out on our winter roads. They're not all borderline crazy for driving in the winter.
I'll talk to my buddy about buying his narrower ralleys and look at getting some winter shoes for my old girl.
I'll talk to my buddy about buying his narrower ralleys and look at getting some winter shoes for my old girl.
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Well, it sounds to me that despite many opinions to the contrary, you're bound bent and determined to drive in adverse conditions that really don't match the capabilities of a Corvette. What you're proposing to do is comparable to driving a road course (like Sebring) in a Ram 4WD pickup on tall skinny snow tires. Sound ridiculous? Your car. Your choice. Unless the Vette is your only transportation. . . .
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we have a customer at work that wanted snow tires for his 2012 ZR1 so he could drive it in the winter. We told him no. he still drives it in freezing temps even though were told him it wasn;t recommended with the tires that are stock on the car. He bought a Nissan GTR and put snow tires on that for snow days because it's "all wheel drive". they guy has so much money I don't know why he can't buy a truck.
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do they use salt up there? I bought a car once from someone who drove it here from Alaska and the frame was absolutely rust free even though it was 20 years old and driven everyday up there. I guess Alaska doesnt use salt
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skinny tires are best, studs might help get you going, but no tire is helpful on ice when you are moving.. there is just to much physics going on there.
Things I have learned from using mine as my DD is:
Make sure you alignment is good - if things are out of whack it can 'interesting'
Be mindful of your surroundings - I have had problems with people not see my car behind snow piles in parking lots and such, they just are not looking for it.
Good luck!
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