Some winter driving advice

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  1. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    A bit pedantic, but that article makes the same mistake that most articles about tires make. Yes, softer tires do form to the pavement better, but it's not a physical mechanism like your hand not wanting to slide across sandpaper, it's actually more of a molecular level bond to the road surface. So the tire forming to the road surface allows more surface area for those bonds.

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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Right. And if you bought the cheapest off-brand “made in Madagascar” drive tires you could find, there’s a real good chance you’ll be the first one to break traction once the black ice sets up, all other things being equal.
     
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    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    I drive on ice 5 months a year, loaded then empty.

    Slow down with no abrupt inputs whatsoever.

    Cold ice is stickier than warm.
    Your traction is minimal but gravity works the same.

    If your speed on slippery roads causes your arse to pucker you are rolling too fast imho.
     
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  5. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Good info from veteran drivers. But even the most experienced hands can drive into a situation. Like Den said, slowing down is priority one. Like that old trucker said. Keep the shiny side up.
     
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  6. Wargames

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    Hammer , how the heck are you. Great to see ya bud.
     
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  7. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    The real secret to winter driving is "drive fast so your tires stay warm."
     
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  8. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    :happy1:


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  9. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Hey War! I'm doing good, busy working and keeping that Sassy gal an honest woman and all that.
     
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    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    well its still great to see ya, and say hi to the sassy one, everyone missed you guys a flos diner, our buddy EV has been running it, just about everyone is gone, but a few.
     
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  11. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    What if you lose the road?

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