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Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by Nathan, Aug 25, 2010.

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  1. KC Jr 54

    KC Jr 54 New Member

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    FYI, DO NOT use these in ice/snow, because they will flat out not work. I do no speak from direct experience with these tires, but rather my star specs. Considering they are in the same category, i suspect they would act very much alike; might as well put round stones on the car.
     
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    no summer tire should be used in ice/snow
     
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    ... Or even when it's near freezing... As they loose grip on cold pavement...
     
  4. KC Jr 54

    KC Jr 54 New Member

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    Well in my defense it has snowed 3 times in the history of East Texas, and i got caught out in it this past year. Luckily for me i was less then a mile away from a buddies house, and i crashed there the night. Was a scary situation for sure.
     
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    I was surprised, too. I've driven summer tires in the snow, but Star Specs had absolutely no traction. I think any tire with minimal tread pattern is the same way. I couldn't even accelerate out of my flat parking lot with 1" of snow.
     
  6. BlimeyCabrio

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    There's two things working against you - the compound and the tread pattern.
     
  7. KC Jr 54

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    Yeah, i think the compound had more to do with the lack of traction then anything else. Lesson learned, thats for damn sure.
     

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