There is a problem with putting snow tires onto an SUV. It makes SUV drivers (who already think they are impervious) feel like they are never going to get into a situation where they are going to lose traction. As such SUV drivers with snow tires on are usually the ones you see speeding on ...
It’s not too late to get a fresh pair of tires, and you’ll need a set of quality snow tires if you’re planning on traveling over icy streets this winter season. Snow tires are essential for traveling and commuting in the northern states, and as the inches of snow turn to miniature mountains of their ...
Building a VW dune buggy can be either an extremely involved, expensive project, or it can be a simple and inexpensive project. This is due to the relatively simple construction of the Volkswagen Beetle, as well as the ease with which you can obtain parts for your VW dune buggy build. Starting your VW dune ...
If you drive snowplowing trucks either for your own property or for the city or county in which you live, it is important to put proper winter tires on your vehicle. This is true for any driver facing snowy or icy roads, but you are in particular need of heavy traction if you’re going to ...
All-wheel drive cars can do some amazing things on slick and snowy roads, but when you use the correct snow tires on these cars, there is not much you cannot get them to do in the snow! Driving an all-wheel drive vehicle is definitely going to be much more stable during inclement weather than it ...
If you drive a truck, you know that winter can be rough in a rear-wheel drive vehicle. The light rear-end of an unloaded truck bed can slip easily on the ice. If you’ve got to get your truck around in the wintry weather, a good set of snow tires could keep you out of the ...
As my title suggests, I live in Alaska. I’ve lived there for 30 years, and over that time I have had plenlty of experience with different brands of winter tires. Blizzaks are my all time favorite, but at the cost of $200 a tire, they are definitely not in everyones budget. Our daughter purchased her ...
Driving in snow and ice is not easy. You can make the experience safer and less stressful by choosing the right tires for your area and the normal road conditions. Tire options include regular snow tires, studded snow tires, and snow chains. Some areas restrict the use of studded tires; other areas will require chains ...
Many a mechanic has gotten a good chuckle at the sight of a car with snow tires on the rear wheels, when the car is front wheel drive. The fact that the drivers Dad always put snow tires on the back, is an indicator of how little he or she knows about how the car ...
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