Originally Posted by Joliet John
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.
I agree with what your saying. I will usually keep my TC on in the winter but, if you find yourself getting ready get stuck I would quickly turn it off. Also remember if your trying to move from a dead stop to feather the throttle very gently and if the rear end starts to kick out on you then to steer into it and feather the throttle as well. This will be my first winter driving with my brand new all season tires but when I first got the car I did this with summer tires and it was completely manageable at low speeds.