Snow is gone again, it's above zero and it doesn't make sense.
If I didn't know better I'd blame the old global warming...
I'm usually skidooing all over town by now and I havent worn my jacket in weeks...
Just happend a few minutes ago infront of my window:
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^Any car can get stuck. I got stuck in a parking spot with my AWD, doesn't help much when snow is up to your grill and the car is beached :'(
New cars like the Mercedes don't really need the lsd on situations like that as the traction control uses brake on the slipping wheel, diverting more torque to the non-spinning wheel.Studded tires make quite a bit of difference, not to mention a proper winter tyre instead of all-years. And yes, limited slip-diff is nice...Mercedes really should fit them as standard.
I loved the way he cursed at the end
Yes, the tread has sort of suction cups in it.Good snow tires also work better on slick roads. They have a tread that actually offers some grip even on ice.
New cars like the Mercedes don't really need the lsd on situations like that as the traction control uses brake on the slipping wheel, diverting more torque to the non-spinning wheel.
The ESP can't be compeletely turned off on that Merc and the braking function works always. You can actually smell the brakes when drifting on an empty field for a while.Which is absolutely HORRIBLE on snow. The reason why all the cars have the button to turn of TC is specifically so you can spin wheels to get out of snow.
The ESP can't be compeletely turned off on that Merc and the braking function works always. You can actually smell the brakes when drifting on an empty field for a while.
As mentioned before rocking back and forth is the best method to get clear if you're stuck in snow.
I'm aware of that, however, I never felt the need for them before. But with all the recent snowfall and temperatures not reaching above 0 since mid-December, there is a noticeable lack of grip especially under braking cause of all the frozen snow still in places. And the place where I currently reside during the week hasn't heard about the possibility of cleaning the roads after snowfall.Winter tires aren't only good in snow. It's a common misconception, that you only need them in snow or sludge.
First of all they have a different sort of rubber mixture, which makes them softer and grippier in cold temperatures, even on dry roads. So when it's getting colder, say below 8? C, you have a better stopping distance with snow tires even on dry roads, than with summer tires, which use a rubber mixture that hardens up in cold weather.
Good snow tires also work better on slick roads. They have a tread that actually offers some grip even on ice.