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re: Driving on roads with snow...
Posted on 1/28/21 at 12:53 pm to ccard257
Posted on 1/28/21 at 12:53 pm to ccard257
Whatever you do, start out very slowly so as not to spin the tires. If they begin to spin then let off and try again very gradually after they stop spinning. Stopping is the same way, if it starts sliding let off and re-apply the brakes because once you start sliding your tires are riding on sleds of packed frozen snow. Traction control may "buzz" your brakes for you but that isn't always enough to clear the tire treads for a new bite. Take it slow and you will go.
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Posted on 1/28/21 at 1:27 pm to ImaObserver
All good advice here
But Incase you get in an accident or stuck be very aware of everything around you some will say stay in your vehicle but I have seen cars reduced into nothing by a 18 wheeler, if you get out of your vehicle get as far away from the crash and in the direction you are going & behind a guardrail you want all the collateral damage between you and the incoming traffic. Keep your fuel topped off. If it gets bad get off of the high way interstate stay off shoulders of any roadway. If you chain up practice it know how to do it get a gym bag small tarp gloves to lay on keep all that with the chains. Get a spray bottle fill it with rubbing alcohols spray off your lights each fill up.
I got caught in a whiteout blizzard on I80 last year I literally had to drive by gps and google maps to find an exit to get the hell off the interstate visibility was shite and you couldn’t see any signs and traffic was flying so pulling over and creeping on the shoulder would be stupid. Take your time watch the weather radar If you have a tablet iPad or an extra phone get a mount for it and software that gives you real time traffic weather is very helpful. You can’t over prepare for winter travel out west.
But Incase you get in an accident or stuck be very aware of everything around you some will say stay in your vehicle but I have seen cars reduced into nothing by a 18 wheeler, if you get out of your vehicle get as far away from the crash and in the direction you are going & behind a guardrail you want all the collateral damage between you and the incoming traffic. Keep your fuel topped off. If it gets bad get off of the high way interstate stay off shoulders of any roadway. If you chain up practice it know how to do it get a gym bag small tarp gloves to lay on keep all that with the chains. Get a spray bottle fill it with rubbing alcohols spray off your lights each fill up.
I got caught in a whiteout blizzard on I80 last year I literally had to drive by gps and google maps to find an exit to get the hell off the interstate visibility was shite and you couldn’t see any signs and traffic was flying so pulling over and creeping on the shoulder would be stupid. Take your time watch the weather radar If you have a tablet iPad or an extra phone get a mount for it and software that gives you real time traffic weather is very helpful. You can’t over prepare for winter travel out west.
Posted on 1/28/21 at 11:37 pm to Cracker
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Get a spray bottle fill it with rubbing alcohols spray off your lights each fill up.
I didn't think about this earlier, but I just got done spraying my door seals for an upcoming trip.
Maxima SC1 is a scented silicone spray. Spray all of your door seals. Your windshield. Windshield wipers. And headlights.
It'll stop a lot of ice from building up where you don't want it.
Safe for paint and interior of the vehicle as well.
I use it A LOT
Posted on 1/29/21 at 12:21 am to X123F45
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Someone earlier mentioned that tire chains are mandatory in some places.
The few places I've been checked
I've never been checked or have seen people get checked. In the winter time in certain areas of the NW it's a requirement to carry chains but you aren't required to chain up. It's in case you end up needing them.
Studded tires aren't an acceptable replacement for chains.
The only time you're forced to chain up is if you're towing.
My chains just stay in my rig. Don't even notice I have them. They've never been used.
This post was edited on 1/29/21 at 12:28 am
Posted on 1/29/21 at 12:34 am to DLauw
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The siping on the KO's is pretty significant:
That's what the sipes look like on a dedicated winter tire.
You'll understand where the limits of the tires are almost instantly. You'll feel it.
Tires are crucial though. They're more important than 4WD.
Posted on 1/29/21 at 5:25 am to DLauw
Even here with enforced laws to use studded snow tires there are still times that a sudden blizzard causes the highways to look like a zombie apocalypse.
Apparently if you own a BMW, Mercedes, or Volvo you are immune to all weather conditions since those drivers drive the exact same.
Side note, the most fun car to drive in the snow is a *Mazda Miata. Loses enough traction to slide the arse end around but such a slow car that it's easy to recover. *Not recommended for highway use.
Side note of side note. It is international law that one must drive said Miata with the top down in the snow and wear a Russian winter fury hat.
Apparently if you own a BMW, Mercedes, or Volvo you are immune to all weather conditions since those drivers drive the exact same.
Side note, the most fun car to drive in the snow is a *Mazda Miata. Loses enough traction to slide the arse end around but such a slow car that it's easy to recover. *Not recommended for highway use.
Side note of side note. It is international law that one must drive said Miata with the top down in the snow and wear a Russian winter fury hat.
Posted on 1/29/21 at 6:17 am to X123F45
Ahhh good one will do that vs alcohol
Posted on 1/29/21 at 11:23 am to Cracker
To be clear... It doesn't melt ice 
Posted on 1/29/21 at 12:46 pm to BamaFinland
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Apparently if you own a BMW, Mercedes, or Volvo you are immune to all weather conditions since those drivers drive the exact same.
You can drive normally on good winter tires.
Posted on 1/29/21 at 2:09 pm to LSUintheNW
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Studded tires aren't an acceptable replacement for chains.
I was saying severe snow rated tires are considered legally a replacement in most areas I've been.
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