great car in snow! - Page 2

calibrax · 18th December 2010, 19:45

My cheap Autogrip tyres were fab today. Actually overtook a Range Rover which was struggling to get a up a snowy B road hill!

It's all about driving style. As I used to live up in Aberdeen, I got used to driving in the snow. The key is to get momentum up, and be smooth. And avoid the muppets on the road

Also, the auto gearbox 'snow mode' works really well!

david carter · 18th December 2010, 19:47

Understand that autos are very good in the snow when put into 'snow mode'. Is that correct?

Wolves 75 · 18th December 2010, 19:51

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Originally Posted by david carter

Understand that autos are very good in the snow when put into 'snow mode'. Is that correct?

They are not bad, I passed a couple of dumped cars on the hill to my place, although you still have to be careful.......

Jay · 18th December 2010, 19:52

Despite the last owner putting the best on the car(one owner) the Michelin tyres, which are the higher end make, are bad on the snow. I have trouble getting up slight inclines? Tread good.

Jay

Z- T -T · 18th December 2010, 19:58

Cant complain great in snow only complaint i would have is that you think you have more grip than you prob have and are inclined to drive faster than you should, but goes almost anywhere

Jakg · 18th December 2010, 20:00

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Originally Posted by david carter

Understand that autos are very good in the snow when put into 'snow mode'. Is that correct?

Snow Mode just misses first gear, you can do the same in a manual if you want... in fact it's probably the only way I got home tonight!

sjc · 18th December 2010, 20:06

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Originally Posted by david carter

Understand that autos are very good in the snow when put into 'snow mode'. Is that correct?

No different to what you should do in a manual in those conditions i.e. pull away in 2nd.
Southend Utd training ground to Little Baddow today,a nineteen mile 25/30 minute journey, took me 4 hours.The mess some people got themselves into was unbelievable.What made it worse was if my sons training had finished 15 mins earlier we'd have missed the lot!

Devilish · 18th December 2010, 20:21

Last year my saloon got nicknamed a Snover

philjudo · 18th December 2010, 20:25

Mine is without doubt the worst front wheel drive car I have ever owned in the snow, I love her to bits but she is rubbish.
My grandaughters Micra 1.0l is like a little tractor.
Tyres may play a part 225/45/18 Khumo.

Anyone know anything about Honda CR-V diesel, Looking to change the wifes car for a 4WD
I've turned Blue and cant turn red until the great masters of banking, Santander can issue a card to replace one that was cloned,The one they issued no retailer can recognise, As such Pay Pal has the brakes on as well.

tvpcop · 18th December 2010, 20:54

My Zt is absolute garbage in the snow, i have no confidence in it at all. Went out in my girlfriends auto Volvo S60 D5 and with the winter button on it was fantastic, way better than mine and her tyres are almost the same profile as those on my Zt.....grrr!

18th December 2010, 19:45	#11
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	My cheap Autogrip tyres were fab today. Actually overtook a Range Rover which was struggling to get a up a snowy B road hill! It's all about driving style. As I used to live up in Aberdeen, I got used to driving in the snow. The key is to get momentum up, and be smooth. And avoid the muppets on the road Also, the auto gearbox 'snow mode' works really well! __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

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Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Despite the last owner putting the best on the car(one owner) the Michelin tyres, which are the higher end make, are bad on the snow. I have trouble getting up slight inclines? Tread good. Jay __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

18th December 2010, 20:21	#18
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,125 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	Last year my saloon got nicknamed a Snover __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

18th December 2010, 20:25	#19
philjudo Posted a thing or two rover 75 CDTI Saloon Club SE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 51 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts	Mine is without doubt the worst front wheel drive car I have ever owned in the snow, I love her to bits but she is rubbish. My grandaughters Micra 1.0l is like a little tractor. Tyres may play a part 225/45/18 Khumo. Anyone know anything about Honda CR-V diesel, Looking to change the wifes car for a 4WD I've turned Blue and cant turn red until the great masters of banking, Santander can issue a card to replace one that was cloned,The one they issued no retailer can recognise, As such Pay Pal has the brakes on as well. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by philjudo; 18th December 2010 at 20:31..

18th December 2010, 19:47	#12
david carter david carter rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Burnham on Sea Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Understand that autos are very good in the snow when put into 'snow mode'. Is that correct?

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Z- T -T Newbie MG ZTT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cant complain great in snow only complaint i would have is that you think you have more grip than you prob have and are inclined to drive faster than you should, but goes almost anywhere

18th December 2010, 20:54	#20
tvpcop Loves to post MG ZT CDTI 135+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 434 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My Zt is absolute garbage in the snow, i have no confidence in it at all. Went out in my girlfriends auto Volvo S60 D5 and with the winter button on it was fantastic, way better than mine and her tyres are almost the same profile as those on my Zt.....grrr!