Driving in Snow

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Carpy, Jul 27, 2007.

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  1. Carpy

    Carpy Disgruntled foreign veteran

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    Hey all,

    Looking for some advice. Our family is thinking of driving up to the north shore of Lake Superior for Xmas time. What measures do we need to take to drive in the snow around that time of year?

    Will I need tyre chains or snow tyres? How can I find out about road closures etc?
     
  2. Gunny

    Gunny Shoutbox Fuhrer

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    Stay on the road.

    Don't hit Santa.

    You should be golden otherwise.
     
  3. MJTitans

    MJTitans Chris Whitley look him up

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  4. titanbuoy

    titanbuoy medium rare ®

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    No snow chains, just a quality set of snow tires (all season tires won't cut it). Make sure you have lots of no-freeze wiper fluid as we Canadians tend to go nuts with the road salt... which makes for some messy windshields (obviously make sure your wipers are in good working condition too).

    If you're coming north of the border I'm pretty sure Enviroment Canada's website will have relatively up to date road conditions. I know the Weather Network provides road conditions in the winter as well, but they're likely just supplied by Enviroment Canada.
     
  5. Puck

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    a set of snow tires is a good idea, but I'd also pack some chains just in case. lock-thaw / De-Icer comes in handy too
    some people even carry ramp boards when all else fails (for getting out of self-induced ruts
     
  6. Deuce Wayne

    Deuce Wayne NOW Y'ALL GET THE MESSICH?!

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    Studies have been shown that there is absolutely no difference in all-season tires and snow tires. You can check it on the net.
     
  7. Crash Override

    Crash Override inVINCEable

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    Yeah there really is no difference. Just be careful, and drive slower than usual.
     
  8. Deuce Wayne

    Deuce Wayne NOW Y'ALL GET THE MESSICH?!

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    I love Tennessee when the snow gets bad (once every 2 years it seems). I could set up a few lounge chairs and be entertained by the drivers. Especially the ones in the SUVs that try blowing by everyone else that has their feet on the brakes , only to see those SUVs a mile ahead off the road.
     
  9. Puck

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    front wheel drive comes in handy too
     
  10. Carpy

    Carpy Disgruntled foreign veteran

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    Thanks guys.

    We are looking at driving north on Interstate's and major state highways to get to where we are staying. Will I still need to get snow tires on these roads as well?
     
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