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Posted on: 24-12-04 12:43:37
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Orginally posted by pratickm
I know that people in even colder countries like Russia use chains.
Does anyone know how that works and if it is an option here.
I have just heard of it - never seen them or know what they are.
Go to canadian tire store, they have displayed tire with chain claws. It is like a spider chain hooks which sits on the tires like a mesh.
My guess, you have to take it off once snow melts otherwise it may result in a bumpy drive.
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Orginally posted by jake3d
Shakes you up...doesnt it?
Tips?
winter tyres and prayers :-)
Another piece of advice. If you're not sure, find out whether your car is a front-wheel drive or a rear-wheel (Accords, Camrys, Civics and Corollas are all front-wheel, so 90% of the desi population need not worry
)If you have a rear-wheel, you MUST get winter tyres (or at least all-seasons)! It is even recommended for a front-wheel but its a MUST in rear wheel. I learned the hard way!
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Orginally posted by pratickm
I know that people in even colder countries like Russia use chains.
Does anyone know how that works and if it is an option here.
I have just heard of it - never seen them or know what they are.
For the most part, you don't really need them in GTA (IMHO). You may if you move to some parts of Quebec or the Northern Territories for instance.
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Orginally posted by BlueLobster
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Orginally posted by jake3d
If you have a rear-wheel, you MUST get winter tyres (or at least all-seasons)! It is even recommended for a front-wheel but its a MUST in rear wheel. I learned the hard way!
Rear wheel drive spin originates from rear where as front wheel drive spin originates from front. If there is no grip available to tire what can front or rear drive do. I fail to understand that. Snow tires have sharp edges which are able to cut thru ice, so it gives you a little bit of friction to move forward. Right?? Also the tire material is harder (infiror) compare to AW tires.
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Orginally posted by pratickm
I know that people in even colder countries like Russia use chains.
Does anyone know how that works and if it is an option here.
I have just heard of it - never seen them or know what they are.
While these are being sold by Canadian tire, they sell them with a rider that you should check your municipal regulations before using them.
Reading the Highway Traffic Act, I imagine that these chains may be illegal in Ontario.
Section 69 of the Act provides that there should be at least 31.5 mm of rubber between the wheel rim and the roadway.
In addition, subsection 2 also provides that no vehicle be operated with an object that could damage the roadway!
JD - As far as comments about All Wheel Drive are concerned, having power delivered to all 4 wheels just improves your chances of getting the required amount of traction to ensure that your vehicle does not spin out. But the proof of the pudding lies in the eating, you’ll have to drive one to understand……..
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Rear wheel drive spin originates from rear where as front wheel drive spin originates from front. If there is no grip available to tire what can front or rear drive do. I fail to understand that. Snow tires have sharp edges which are able to cut thru ice, so it gives you a little bit of friction to move forward. Right?? Also the tire material is harder (infiror) compare to AW tires.
Because it is the front tires that give a car direction. When the thrust is from the rear and the ground is slippery, the front tires lose direction very easily. You run into the same problem doing corner turns.
The roads are usually not covered in ICE. Its either slush or soft snow, so winter tires make a big difference. If you drive on a road covered with a sheet of ice, you'll need chains for sure, because if tires can't get traction, you can't drive.
Btw, snow tires are not harder, they're softer than summer tires.
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Apparently I was mistaken. Canadian tire is offering these polyurethane "sno claws" that can be installed on the tires.
They say these are 'legal' but I imagine sure they would attract the attention of a cop on the road nonetheless.
