F-View Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Guess I might be picking the GF up this weekend... Who needs snow tires? AWD FTMFW!!! i look forward to towing your car out of the ditch after the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Which means nothing without snow tires I had zero problem in like 2.5 feet of snow last year. I'm sure I'll be ok. Just drive smart with light, smooth inputs, leave lots of distance, reduce speed accordingly etc. With my car in AWD lock I'd have to try to get it stuck and even then I'd still probably get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I had zero problem in like 2.5 feet of snow last year. I'm sure I'll be ok. Just drive smart with light, smooth inputs, leave lots of distance, reduce speed accordingly etc. With my car in AWD lock I'd have to try to get it stuck and even then I'd still probably get it out. 2.5 feet of snow, no winter tires, right........ So there was no snow on the road right? Do you even understand what winter tires do? Snowed/snowing in Kelowna, fml. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahzdeen Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I had zero problem in like 2.5 feet of snow last year. I'm sure I'll be ok. Just drive smart with light, smooth inputs, leave lots of distance, reduce speed accordingly etc. With my car in AWD lock I'd have to try to get it stuck and even then I'd still probably get it out. AWD only helps with moving. Stopping is another story altogether. I hate the AWD idiots who don't remember this fact and go around rear-ending everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_time_hockey Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Nice blast of hail on the way into work today. But off in the distance you could see the sky getting brighter. Apparently some water spouts out in the strait too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) 2.5 feet of snow, no winter tires, right........ So there was no snow on the road right? Do you even understand what winter tires do? Snowed/snowing in Kelowna, fml. Yeah it was called the huge dump of snow we had last year, definitely snow on the road that was scraping the underside of my car. And yes I have a very good idea of what snow tires do, thanks. They keep rubber more pliable at lower temps, generally have tread patterns better suited for gripping in snow and some have studs for even more traction. AWD only helps with moving. Stopping is another story altogether. I hate the AWD idiots who don't remember this fact and go around rear-ending everyone. Well if you're not going too fast for the conditions and also leave lots of space and use smooth inputs including braking then it's not an issue. For the GVRD you do not need snow tires if you have any clue how to drive in the 3 days of snow we get here. I do agree there are a lot of morons who go ripping around even faster than they do on dry roads with AWD who are morons but if you don't drive like a moron you can get around just fine and safely. Edited November 13, 2009 by J.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru_Knyte Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Oh man, I had the worst nightmare last night that it had snowed like 4 feet and I had to go up the hill to SFU. :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BieksaRocks Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 LOL flurries up at SFU at the moment extremely light light flurries and it ain't lasting you can tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 LOL flurries up at SFU at the moment extremely light light flurries and it ain't lasting you can tell and so it begins lol according to my friend there was a light dusting of snow on the ground this morning but it wasn't really causing any problems last week they were testing out their emergency alerts system to make sure it worked lol i got 2 phone calls at home, 4 emails, and 4 text messages during their testing. at least they are thorough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 and so it begins lol Tell me when SFU Guy makes his return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerg Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 AWD only helps with moving. Stopping is another story altogether. I hate the AWD idiots who don't remember this fact and go around rear-ending everyone. Usually you'll see more AWD/4WD vehicles in the ditch than anything, because it brings a false sense of security with it. You still have to be as cautious as a FWD/RWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerg Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Well if you're not going too fast for the conditions and also leave lots of space and use smooth inputs including braking then it's not an issue. For the GVRD you do not need snow tires if you have any clue how to drive in the 3 days of snow we get here. I do agree there are a lot of morons who go ripping around even faster than they do on dry roads with AWD who are morons but if you don't drive like a moron you can get around just fine and safely. It's not the snow that's the problem, but the ice underneath, which no matter how good of an AWD you have, or how good of snow tires you have, it's still treacherous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack_Juice Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 It was snowing in West Van around 11. It was sticking too, but not it's gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Tell me when SFU Guy makes his return. lol will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Tell me when SFU Guy makes his return. preferably when I'm not up at school... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyBats Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 2cm of snow expected for Abbotsford over the next 12 hours... .....along with 80mm of rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 http://www.news1130.com/more.jsp?content=20091117_141817_9112 YVR unveils improvements to deal with bad weather and Olympic crowds RICHMOND (NEWS1130) - After problems during last winter's snowstorms, many people were concerned if YVR would be able to handle the possibility of a big snowstorm combined with the influx of passengers during the Olympics. But YVR says $30 million in improvements and upgrades will ensure the airport can move everyone efficiently before, during, and after the Games. The preparedness plan for the 2010 Olympic Games includes improvements to the de-icing service and additional snow removal equipment. They've also built a temporary terminal for Olympic passengers arriving and departing YVR. An additional 13,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport on the busiest days--including March 1st, the day after the Closing Ceremonies. The airport has an additional 400 volunteers trained to deal with the extra crowds and weather problems. One additional feature next February which will be a first for an Olympics: Athletes and Olympic officials will be able to use kiosks at the Olympic Village to do pre-check-in, one day in advance of their departure. The Canada Line will also help with moving people from Vancouver to the airport. That's good, I guess. No stranded passengers = no pissed-off passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Stupid Olympics! Improving things again!! Only corporations and chalet owners in Whistler ever use airports or RAV lines!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 That's good, I guess. No stranded passengers = no pissed-off passengers. so much of the success of the Olympics depends on the weather. if it rains too much visitors won't enjoy it if is snows too much we may not be able to handle it but it would be good for Whistler If it doesn't snow it'll be good for us but not for Whistler what to do what to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm scheduled to get snow over here tonight. Damn, the windchill is insane. -4 actually feels more like -8 or -10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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