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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 01-03-2003 11:00 AM
OK, bought a CTS caddy to be able to haul mom around but I can't leave anything alone,,,,sssoooooo, I put 18's on with Toyo hipo's which by the way do not work at all in the snow, serious at all,,,actually got suck in a parking lot with fresh snow pointing down hill, this is with the traction control on and the car would not move, so I disconnected the TC(traction control stability deal) and was able to slip and slide out of there, later that night I had to run a red light traveling about 3 mph cause I was going up hill and if I stopped I would have had to back down the hill with 6 cars behind me and to my surprise there was a law man behind me, well I got to talk to the Man and he let me go, whew,,,,,,so about forty-five minutes later I put the car in a ditch , maybe 5 mph, the TCSD was on and put on the right front brake and helped me to head for the ditch,,,,,anyways
When I got home last night I thought the driveway was clear cause the car was stuck like glue and when I walked to the apartment I almost busted my butt on the sheer glass of ice,,,, Anyways, I thought I would pass this on to you fellow snow goers,, Later ------------------ Prowler Products by GaryE, formally Carlini  |
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Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 |
posted 01-03-2003 11:40 AM
Of course you knew what the winters would be like when you moved back, but now you get the real experience. I hope the new tires keep you out of the ditches. Marty |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 01-03-2003 11:51 AM
THe Toyo's have the same V pattern ar the Dunlops we have,,,Do they work good for you? |
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Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 |
posted 01-03-2003 12:35 PM
Drove in the snow last night. I am always careful to coast across bridges and overpasses so the back end doesn't swing around. One good thing I have found out is the front windshield desfroster keeps the windshield warm enough so the snow melts and slides away just like rain with a new coat of RainX applies, so I still haven't had to reinstall wipers yet! |
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whealy Prowler Junkie Posts: 1360 |
posted 01-03-2003 09:05 PM
GaryC, Gald you found something that could keep you on the road! ------------------ |
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davidn unregistered Posts: 1360 |
posted 01-03-2003 11:00 PM
Gary, having a hard time picturing you in a CTS caddy .. ------------------ davidn
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ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 |
posted 01-04-2003 07:16 AM
GC - it is well known that you couldn't even drive very well in warm California, so I'm not surprised by your troubles in snow and ice. I can only advise you to do two things: BUY A HUMMER OR TAKE THE BUS! |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 01-04-2003 12:02 PM
David, the Caddy is lowered, 18's, body kit and billet grill work, spoiler and more, looks like I just moved from California |
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 |
posted 02-21-2003 04:06 PM
quote: OK, Gary, you've got us holding our breath - Complete details, please - make, model??? (Any reason not to recommend these for a '98 Firebird? It's like a fish in the snow). Thanks. -GRROWL |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 02-22-2003 11:32 AM
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Arctic-Alpin These tires really blow my mind, a friend was here from San Diego (gearhead racer) and he too was truly amazed by the winter performance of these tires, I went with 16's to have more sidewall flex which gives more bite and went with the narrowest tire they had in stock, you don't want a tire that's wide for the snow, the narrower the tire the more bite you get,,,,,,,, I hope this all helps.... There is one problem, the car looks pretty silly with the combo I have on there but tires are like having chains on all 4 corners,,,,,,,,,,,,, |
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 |
posted 02-22-2003 02:04 PM
Thanks, Gary, May just get them by May when the car's due for inspection. -GRROWL |
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 |
posted 12-05-2003 06:39 PM
Closing the loop. Gary recommended the Michelin Arctic Alpins for a rear-wheel drive car. I put them on my 98 Firebird. Waited for snow. Have about 6 inches today, plus the piles from the snowplow. The Bird went through everything - GRReat traction, front tires rode over the snow rather than plowing in, GRReat stability. I pushed it as far as I could and the only slide I could produce was breaking out the rear when powering through turns. I would certainly have been stuck on several of the snow piles with the OEM Goodyear All-Weathers. GRReat snow tire, that doesn't look like a snow tire, I will be running them year-round. THANKS, GARY. -GRROWL |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 12-06-2003 01:41 PM
Your so welcome Steve, so you like your new 4 wheel drive Firebird? As a rain tire they say they are excellent. |
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CTProwler Prowler Junkie Posts: 3915 |
posted 12-07-2003 10:19 AM
I have used Bridgestone Blizzaks on one of my Mercedes in the past. Rear wheel drive, lousey in the snow. I put 4 blizzaks on and Wow! what a difference. They are great on snow and Ice! The car was almost undriveable without them and then it would go just about anywhere.  ------------------ |
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