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Dec 8, 2022
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demon_llama
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do they still make tires with metal studs in them? my dad had them growing up
for our pickup truck and I remember helping him put them on as the weather started changing.
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PSA for warm state drivers in a snowstorm
travelcoug
12/8/22 2:16pm
Here's another tip. No cruise control when it's slick. Just shut it off. It will get you into trouble.
IdahoCoug
12/8/22 2:19pm
Was just about to say this
Pro Logic
12/8/22 2:20pm
On most cars today fortunately the sensors get jammed up when there is snow
travelcoug
12/8/22 2:23pm
There's a big spectrum of driving in the snow. Cruise is fine for lots of it.
ryebrye
12/8/22 2:30pm
The problem is that it depends a lot vehicle to vehicle and conditions change quickly.
IdahoCoug
12/8/22 2:37pm
Feel the same way about all you westerners that have never seen a real
Corn Pop
12/8/22 2:20pm
Unless it's absolutely pouring, it's speeds as usual. It's rain, not snow.
JDBlue
12/8/22 2:27pm
All good advice. Now for cold weather drivers visiting places that rarely get
JAGA97
12/8/22 2:25pm
Or all the out of state drivers that come to AZ and try and drive through the
Nat Gas Man
12/8/22 2:25pm
And, 4WD helps with traction going forward or uphill, but it does not help you
neboutefan
12/8/22 2:30pm
Snow tires are more important than 4WD for winter driving. But both are helpful.
ryebrye
12/8/22 2:31pm
The false sense of security is dangerous
travelcoug
12/8/22 2:31pm
Late last night there was a dually pickup that was in the HOV and not staying in the ruts and he sprayed
CSoul
12/8/22 2:33pm
Yup - when it comes to morons speeding and doing stupid things on the freeway
wannnacruise
12/8/22 2:48pm
Subaru's can be pretty bad too
A_blue_car
12/8/22 3:05pm
My favorite video for western state lectures about winter. Experts all.
MarylandFan
12/8/22 2:34pm
That is 400 North--the road to the temple
Carnac
12/8/22 2:58pm
Better yet, take side roads during storms for a winter.
DomCasual
12/8/22 2:52pm
Get AWD and snow-rated tires, then drive like you have neither.
Madam Pattirini
12/8/22 3:00pm
do they still make tires with metal studs in them? my dad had them growing up
demon_llama
12/8/22 3:26pm
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