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snow question,
« on: February 07, 2007, 22:34:20 »
just a quick question, iff driving on reasnoble depth of snow is it best to deflate tyre pressure to say 20lbs ? to increase footprint or leave at normal presure so tyes cut through the snow. cheers alan.....
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2007, 22:37:27 »
You must know something I don't, if you are thinking of dropping tyre pressures matey! The snow will not be that bad in the UK!
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2007, 22:38:57 »
Depends on the size of tyres I guess, but rally cars use thin tyres, and all the time I spent in Norway we used standard 205 tyres at normal pressure, although they were studded  :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2007, 22:43:02 »
only got 205's on mine .  a/t's but not a good brand. do the job. just fancied doing a couple of lanes tomorrow, even got me sledge ready. probably wont get much ?. alan....
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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2007, 22:54:02 »
Got a problem down here at the mo, AQUAPLANING!!! Lol!!

If each drop of rain was a snowflake, I'd be WELL happy!!!  :lol:
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« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2007, 23:06:21 »
tricky question that, Yanks drop pressure to 3 - 5 lbs as do the icelandic monsters to sit on top. I dont think you have much choice in the matter with 205's or 12.5's for that matter.
The real difficulty in deeper snow is it forming a handy wall infront of the axle.

If it gets good just remember turn back b4 you get too badly stuck, warm drinks,plenty of food a  sleeping bag and a BIG shovel!
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« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2007, 23:22:55 »
or stick the  locker in, over to difflock and hit the loud pedal  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2007, 00:11:13 »
yeah and then we can all laugh at you when you have a tree in your engine bay? 8)
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2007, 01:46:38 »
Quote from: "Bulli"
tricky question that, Yanks drop pressure to 3 - 5 lbs as do the icelandic monsters to sit on top. I dont think you have much choice in the matter with 205's or 12.5's for that matter.
The real difficulty in deeper snow is it forming a handy wall infront of the axle.

If it gets good just remember turn back b4 you get too badly stuck, warm drinks,plenty of food a  sleeping bag and a BIG shovel!


That's very true, I guess it depends on whether you want to cut into the snow for the grip that's underneath or stay on top and not sink into it (bit like sand).
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