Jan 25, 2005 7:43:10 PM
- swisstrader
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Jan 25, 2005 7:43:10 PM
Jan 25, 2005 7:49:10 PM
Jan 25, 2005 7:49:14 PM
Jan 25, 2005 7:53:19 PM
Jan 25, 2005 7:54:36 PM
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Fanch said:
Of course it wouldn't work! The Hyunday is a front wheel drive car I think so less traction problem and needless to day much narrower tyres.
Get snow tyres and snow chains if the snow is very fresh.
Try not to brake too much, use the engine brake a lot more.
And start in second gear.
Good luck!
Jan 25, 2005 7:55:40 PM
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W8MM said:Quote:
swisstrader said:
... should come with a warning NOT TO DRIVE IN WINTER!!
Don't you mean: "Do not drive in winter WITHOUT PROPER TIRES"?
Jan 25, 2005 7:56:51 PM
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swisstrader said:
I know snow tires are recommended, but the car should come with a warning NOT TO DRIVE IN WINTER!!
Jan 25, 2005 9:19:16 PM
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swisstrader said:
4 days after a major snowstorm, I figured out would take my new 997 out for a drive...boy was I in for a shock,,,car would could barely make it out of my driveway which has the tiniest of hills and on the roads, it was a dangerous affair,,,turned around afer 1/2 mile thinking I almost lost my life 3 times in 10 mins...mother in laws Hyundai, no problem, same for all other family cars...I know snow tires are recommended, but the car should come with a warning NOT TO DRIVE IN WINTER!!
Jan 25, 2005 9:54:54 PM
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swisstrader said:
Yes, but just about every car I've ever driven had some decent traction in the snow...my 997 had zip.
Jan 25, 2005 9:58:23 PM
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alin2 said:
The major difference between the VAST majority of cars and performance cars such as the 997S (other than RWD vs FWD) is that OEM tires are usually "all-season" tires on most cars that are not high performance. The 997 OEM tires are "summer-high performance tires" that have rubber that is designed to be sticky and offer maximum traction in non-freezing tmeps. The rubber will become stiff and hard at temps usually lower then 40 degrees F. This in addition to the tread design will make the tires act like ice skates. All-season tires are a compromise. They will offer some traction but not nearly as much as dedicated winter tires with the industry "snowflake on a mountain" symbol. These tires have rubber that won't harden as much and the tread will "bite" into snow and ice.
I am awaiting my 997S with the CIII wheels/Conti Wintercontact 810's. I'll post a review as soon as I get the car and tool around in out Chicago winter wonderland.
But, my E39 M5 was useless without winter rubber as was my E36 M3. BUt, with Blizzack LM-22s, I could plow through snow and ice with most SUVs except for the lower ground clearance.
Bottom line...if you want to drive performance cars in the snow...get winter tires period. Drive at your own (insane) risk with summer performace tires...
Jan 25, 2005 10:12:15 PM
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RC said:
Today I drove the whole day in my 997 Carrera S, my wife is actually making fun of me because I'm probably the only person here in Bavaria who owns a SUV and drives in his sports car in snow. But it really is fun, believe it or not.
Jan 25, 2005 11:12:40 PM
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swisstrader said:Quote:
Fanch said:
Of course it wouldn't work! The Hyunday is a front wheel drive car I think so less traction problem and needless to day much narrower tyres.
Get snow tyres and snow chains if the snow is very fresh.
Try not to brake too much, use the engine brake a lot more.
And start in second gear.
Good luck!
I would be the only guy for about 500 miles driving with chains on...this ain't Europe!
Jan 25, 2005 11:29:58 PM
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nberry said:
Also, if I am not mistaken Porsche does not allow chains on OEM tires.
Snow and cars is all about TIRES< TIRES< TIRES!
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JasonF said:
Thanks pnoble...I don't have to turn my 325xi in until the end of February, so I'm hoping that I can hold off purchasing winter wheels/tires for my 997 until next fall. My wife drives an X5, so maybe she can chaffeur me around if we get a late-season snowstorm!
My prior 911 was a 1995 C4. I unfortunately got caught in a surprise snowstorm last year, and had to drive home with the summer tires still shod on the car. Even with awd, it was a white-knucle experience the whole way home. It's heartening to hear that the 997 is a capable performer assuming that proper tires are installed.
Jan 27, 2005 8:29:19 PM