Originally Posted by onehundred80
In another post yesterday you mention that your tires were almost slicks, presumably they were not exactly the best for driving last winter.
Balding tires are not exactly great in snow, ice or even heavy rain. If you choose to run tires to that extreme of wear then you put others as well as yourself in jeopardy.
I agree. I don't know if the car was driven last winter. I just bought it in July. We haven't had much rain since then, and not any snow yet. I put new Conti ExtremeContact DWS all the way around in prep for winter.
My main point wasn't to discuss tires or winter driving tips - although I am not opposed to discussing either. My main point was to make people aware that the particular TC system on this car will *get you stuck* and leave you that way. There are plenty of people who don't read the owners manual and might think leaving the TC on will help, when in reality, it will just leave you stuck - turn off the TC to get unstuck.