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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 01:02 PM
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Default Re: Why so many wrecked Crossfires?

Originally Posted by kuratsunade
One thing to add, when breaking on snow, by just letting the break go without ABS, By slipping, you're piling snow up in the way of your tire, when snow piles up to a certain shape/block, it does help you to slow down quicker.

Ever hit a block of packed snow? I have, and it wasn't fun...

But when sliding, of course, you're sh*t out of luck....

But when on ice, with or without ABS really doesn't make much difference, neither does all wheel drives...
What is the difference between slipping and sliding?

If you think snow piling up in front of the tire helps slow you down then you have the wrong idea. A couple of foot of thick snow in front of the grille and the car is pushing against some weight then yes it will slow you down.


For snow and ice you must have winter tires on each corner, I have Blizzacks on the family car and I think they are better than the Michelin Arctic Alpins and Ice that I have used up to now.
 
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