Posted by Doug on April 30, 2008, 8:08 pm
On Apr 29, 10:28 pm, vf...@netzero.net (Bill) wrote:
> Is the car good in the snow? I'm going to go soon and get one if the
> answer is yes.
I've driven in blizzard-like conditions in my Prius. The Prius handles
remarkably well in the winter if you drive with safety in mind.
Posted by mark b on May 2, 2008, 1:26 pm
> On Apr 29, 10:28 pm, vf...@netzero.net (Bill) wrote:
> > Is the car good in the snow? I'm going to go soon and get one if the
> > answer is yes.
> I've driven in blizzard-like conditions in my Prius. The Prius handles
> remarkably well in the winter if you drive with safety in mind.
I find that with the traction control, I can cruise on snowy highways
in the left lane quite comfortably, and switch lanes over icy bumps
with out feeling insecure. Next year I will put on snows and I am
sure it will be even better.
Posted by Tomes on May 1, 2008, 2:22 am
> Is the car good in the snow? I'm going to go soon and get one if the
> answer is yes.
Driving in the snow is our one complaint on the Prius. My conclusion is
that the tires suck in the snow. I look forward to wearing them out and
getting better tires, and I am sure that I will agonize over the decision on
what tire to buy.
Tomes
Posted by Elmo P. Shagnasty on May 1, 2008, 2:26 am
> Driving in the snow is our one complaint on the Prius. My conclusion is
> that the tires suck in the snow. I look forward to wearing them out and
> getting better tires, and I am sure that I will agonize over the decision on
> what tire to buy.
If you are buying "all season" with the intent of keeping the same tire
on the car year-round, there is no choice: Nokian WR.
Otherwise, get dedicated winter tires on all four corners and take the
time to switch them on and off each winter. You'll be very pleased and
surprised at the performance.
Posted by e on May 1, 2008, 2:48 pm
This is perfect advice for anyone driving virtually any
car in a 4-season environment.
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> Otherwise, get dedicated winter tires on all four corners and take the
> time to switch them on and off each winter. You'll be very pleased and
> surprised at the performance.
>
> answer is yes.