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Date:         Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:23:07 -0400
Reply-To:     kimbrennan@MAC.COM
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Nokkia Winter tires Endorsement & quick report
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On Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 09:07 PM, Joel Cort wrote:


> As it was I did not have them studded and did spin out - yes with a
> syncro. It was that reflex to slam on the brakes when other idiots are
> spinning out of control and heading for you and your van loaded with
> your prise posessions - your kids.


A good time to remind folks (as winter in the Northern hemisphere
approaches) that 4wd drive does >NOT< mean you can stop any better than
your 2wd brethern. It just means you can get started more easily.


A corollary to this is the difference between a 4wd vehicle and a 2wd
vehicle is that you can get stuck further off road in the 4wd vehicle.


:)
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