So, I went for a spin yesterday (we got clobbered by a snowstorm in New England) and the OEM steelies shod with Michelin xIce2 did just fine. Not as good as studded tires but kept me moving just fine. In 3-4" of snow over ice. The e-brake was required during some turns as we cannot use the go pedal to rotate these cars.
It was fun blasting past stuck or slipping SUVs. Folks around here just do not get the concept of friction. Maybe they should all take 1st year of engineering courses. Anyway, slipping and sliding in the snow with good winter tires (tyres for UK types) is just plain fun.
Later, I took the Civic Si 1989 for a spin and that was OK but not as much fun (Pilot Exalto A/S), but the power of the Si was just about right. The Civic may be my next Rally car.
So, I run the xIce2s in the winter and the Advan AD08 the other 8 months. Cheap fun, this car is.
It was fun blasting past stuck or slipping SUVs. Folks around here just do not get the concept of friction. Maybe they should all take 1st year of engineering courses. Anyway, slipping and sliding in the snow with good winter tires (tyres for UK types) is just plain fun.
Later, I took the Civic Si 1989 for a spin and that was OK but not as much fun (Pilot Exalto A/S), but the power of the Si was just about right. The Civic may be my next Rally car.
So, I run the xIce2s in the winter and the Advan AD08 the other 8 months. Cheap fun, this car is.