Blizzaks get their first real test
12-10-2008, 06:00 AM
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Blizzaks get their first real test
Well yesterday morning in Chicago-land we received a bunch of rain with temps in the mid-upper 30's. Through the day it started to cool off and switched over to snow as the rain puddles froze over. Really messy commute home but I had my new Blizzaks on and I have to say I felt invincible. I had to keep reminding myself that they don't work magic and I wasn't in a 4WD vehicle.
Sure footed, clean starts with no slipping, reliable braking (anti-locks helped as well). I was thoroughly impressed with the handling of the SS in the first snow/ice storm and I think the majority of that is the winter tires.
I was so giddy I took a couple of pics while I was out.
Sure footed, clean starts with no slipping, reliable braking (anti-locks helped as well). I was thoroughly impressed with the handling of the SS in the first snow/ice storm and I think the majority of that is the winter tires.
I was so giddy I took a couple of pics while I was out.
12-10-2008, 07:30 AM
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we didn't get any of that here, just a ton of rain, and i'm only 2 hours SE of Chicago.
I just need the weather to be nice early next week in Boston. Going for business, and when i went the exact same time we got stuck in a blizzard and it basically shut the city down.
I just need the weather to be nice early next week in Boston. Going for business, and when i went the exact same time we got stuck in a blizzard and it basically shut the city down.
12-10-2008, 07:48 AM
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Glad to hear of your driving experience. Anyone with snows on are going to be alot happier than not having them. Yesterday was a mess here too and this morning, it turned to ice. I'm happy that I went with the snows too.
12-10-2008, 10:12 AM
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Glad to hear, i might invest in some Winter Shoe's next year. Just didn't have the time nor the Cash for some. Glad u made it home Yesterday.
We got about 5 inches in Mchenry county. Lovely Winter in Chicago. I hate it or i need to invest in a plow truck!!!
We got about 5 inches in Mchenry county. Lovely Winter in Chicago. I hate it or i need to invest in a plow truck!!!
12-10-2008, 10:34 AM
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Well yesterday morning in Chicago-land we received a bunch of rain with temps in the mid-upper 30's. Through the day it started to cool off and switched over to snow as the rain puddles froze over. Really messy commute home but I had my new Blizzaks on and I have to say I felt invincible. I had to keep reminding myself that they don't work magic and I wasn't in a 4WD vehicle.
Sure footed, clean starts with no slipping, reliable braking (anti-locks helped as well). I was thoroughly impressed with the handling of the SS in the first snow/ice storm and I think the majority of that is the winter tires.
I was so giddy I took a couple of pics while I was out.
Sure footed, clean starts with no slipping, reliable braking (anti-locks helped as well). I was thoroughly impressed with the handling of the SS in the first snow/ice storm and I think the majority of that is the winter tires.
I was so giddy I took a couple of pics while I was out.
Your going to find it was not the winter tires as much as the HHR SS.
My All Season Goodyears go through the Snow and Ice like a tank. The electronic aids and weight of the HHR make for a good snow package with any good tire not just winter. My GP is just the same.
I have yet to put a tire wrong in several weeks of bad roads here.
My only fear is deep snow as I worry about the paint on the front air dam if I push it. I already have pushed some already but there was no hard ice or stones in it.
12-10-2008, 10:39 AM
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My only fear is deep snow as I worry about the paint on the front air dam if I push it. I already have pushed some already but there was no hard ice or stones in it.
12-10-2008, 10:56 AM
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