>Seems to be a lot of hot air on this snow tyre business. I drive a syncro >where I live in the Norwegian mountains alt 7000ft There is snow for maybe >7 or 8 months in the year, so I think I can speak with a little experience. >Some guy talking about not using studs on his (NonVW) unmentionable cause >it ruins the handling. Well, whatever country you live in b***sh*t is >b***sh*t. Studs are the only thing to use in mixed snow and ice conditions >full stop. OK, so I have double diff locks, but for this guy to say he >douesnt trust his syncros on snow is bordering on the insane. My syncro is >the best 4wd on ice and snow I have driven, and yeah, a VW is a VW, and by >the way hows the handling on that studfree T*y*ta with its chains on, cause >you`d surely be using them getting to my house for a cup of tea.... > Dave :) > amen. |
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