Biggest drawback to having dedicated winter tires in snowy climates.

[Johnnycash]

Definitely has to be other people driving on their bald seasons while im out trying to actually go places, and or even worse is the occasional nutjob that thinks uhp summer tires will be ok if they just drive extra careful.

stay at home plz. thx!

[MVR 155]

AMEN to this!!!! My thoughts echo yours 100%!!!

[somedude]

I got a ticket for to fast for conditions for passing a cop on a highway. he was going 3 behind 3 slow cars in the right lane. The leading car was a 350Z that could not keep the car going straight. This gentleman was clearly was on bald tires in 3 inches of snow. I am driving my B5s4 with fresh snows. I cautiously move into the unplowed left lane and sped up to around 45. passed everyone then got back into the right lane and sped up to 55 or so with complete confidence. nearly 2 miles later after exiting the highway I get caught at a stop light and the cop lights me up and gives me a ticket. Going on about how great his expedition is in the snow and he could not keep up with me I was going so fast. He commented that he was not sure if I was trying to evade him. I was extremely pissed off but I am always polite to officers took my ticket and got it dropped to parking no points.

Cliffs

Audi on snow > SUV on all seasons.

[TimS7559]

First decent snow of the season in the Twin Cities this morning. And snow is one of the reasons I bought an Audi. The S4 with proper snows is so much fun to drive. Of course I must admit my commute to work is 10 miles of mostly back roads and thus I don't have to deal with the freeways that are clogged with traffic. Passed a little Ford Escort with CA plates that did not brush the 4 inches of snow off. Come on people brush your cars off, it is the law, but more importantly so that you can see and people can see your head/tail-lights.

[Triska]

Amen. You have a car that can go 55 on the highway conservatively but you can't go anywhere cause everyone else is stuck spinning tires and spinning in a circle like a schitszu at the bottom of every mild incline. DOH!!!

[richardm0025]

First decent snow of the season in the Twin Cities this morning. And snow is one of the reasons I bought an Audi. The S4 with proper snows is so much fun to drive. Of course I must admit my commute to work is 10 miles of mostly back roads and thus I don't have to deal with the freeways that are clogged with traffic. Passed a little Ford Escort with CA plates that did not brush the 4 inches of snow off. Come on people brush your cars off, it is the law, but more importantly so that you can see and people can see your head/tail-lights.

This!! My biggest thing is when driving behind cars with 8" of snow on their roofs. Needless to say I stay far far behind them.

Also I too am worried when I see a rear wheel drive squad car going 20 or so mph and here I am like ok I have Quattro and snow tires... Should I take the chance!? Haven't got a ticket yet!


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[db12]

First decent snow of the season in the Twin Cities this morning. And snow is one of the reasons I bought an Audi. The S4 with proper snows is so much fun to drive. Of course I must admit my commute to work is 10 miles of mostly back roads and thus I don't have to deal with the freeways that are clogged with traffic. Passed a little Ford Escort with CA plates that did not brush the 4 inches of snow off. Come on people brush your cars off, it is the law, but more importantly so that you can see and people can see your head/tail-lights.

Tomorrow will be the true test as thats when we are supposed to get actual accumulation. I just put on brand new snows on 3 days ago and cut right through the minimal slop this morning.

[kobrian85]

This!! My biggest thing is when driving behind cars with 8" of snow on there roofs. Needless to say I stay far far behind them

http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...m=Snow+Luggage

When someone doesn't clear the snow from the roof of their car and proceeds to drive around with it, looking like the rooftop luggage of the old days.

Coined by Chicago Bears legend Tom Waddle #87

Steve: It's not snowing anymore, where is all this coming from?
Tom: It's that douchebag in front of us with the Snow Luggage.

[Race Shooter]

This is the biggest issue. Quattro with snows is nearly unstoppable, but here in the DC area where we get so little snow that people dont bother changing tires makes driving in the snow a scary thing.

That is why this year I decided to not submit the S4 to such dangers and got a new set of snow tires:

[Johnnycash]

definitely unacceptable to not scrape the snow off of your car before driving! i would really like to see this enforced 100% by law enforcement, but im not sure it actually is, i see it waay too much...

true story i was driving behind this lady a few years ago after a big storm, you cant make this stuff up! its a vw beetle if you are wondering i would have called the cops if i had more time.

[Johnnycash]

and yes the back of the car and both windows on the sides were completely covered in snow. she could only barely see in front of her. LMAO

[BrzozoD]

I got a ticket for to fast for conditions for passing a cop on a highway. he was going 3 behind 3 slow cars in the right lane. The leading car was a 350Z that could not keep the car going straight. This gentleman was clearly was on bald tires in 3 inches of snow. I am driving my B5s4 with fresh snows. I cautiously move into the unplowed left lane and sped up to around 45. passed everyone then got back into the right lane and sped up to 55 or so with complete confidence. nearly 2 miles later after exiting the highway I get caught at a stop light and the cop lights me up and gives me a ticket. Going on about how great his expedition is in the snow and he could not keep up with me I was going so fast. He commented that he was not sure if I was trying to evade him. I was extremely pissed off but I am always polite to officers took my ticket and got it dropped to parking no points.

Cliffs

Audi on snow > SUV on all seasons.

Not sure on what the fine was for this ticket, but if large enough to warrant a trip to court, I would go and have it tossed. "Too fast for conditions" is subjective. If you were following the speed limit and did not cause an accident, you should not be ticketed.

[brianc21]

definitely unacceptable to not scrape the snow off of your car before driving! i would really like to see this enforced 100% by law enforcement, but im not sure it actually is, i see it waay too much...

true story i was driving behind this lady a few years ago after a big storm, you cant make this stuff up! its a vw beetle if you are wondering i would have called the cops if i had more time.

I stop them. They are allowed to leave once the task has been completed.

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[LeadToRome]

This is the biggest issue. Quattro with snows is nearly unstoppable, but here in the DC area where we get so little snow that people dont bother changing tires makes driving in the snow a scary thing.

That is why this year I decided to not submit the S4 to such dangers and got a new set of snow tires:

Which Goodyears are those? I just took my truck out in the rain, punched it a little and the ass end totally broke loose, I was sideways in a heartbeat (and it got my heart beating!), I have General Grabbers on there but I need something new. Nice Bronco btw.

[MVR 155]

Those look like Wrangler Duratracs...... I believe they actually have the snowflake symbol and are rated very well in the snow.l

[LeadToRome]

^^^nice, thanks

[pdqgp]

I got a ticket for to fast for conditions for passing a cop on a highway. he was going 3 behind 3 slow cars in the right lane. The leading car was a 350Z that could not keep the car going straight. This gentleman was clearly was on bald tires in 3 inches of snow. I am driving my B5s4 with fresh snows. I cautiously move into the unplowed left lane and sped up to around 45. passed everyone then got back into the right lane and sped up to 55 or so with complete confidence. nearly 2 miles later after exiting the highway I get caught at a stop light and the cop lights me up and gives me a ticket. Going on about how great his expedition is in the snow and he could not keep up with me I was going so fast. He commented that he was not sure if I was trying to evade him. I was extremely pissed off but I am always polite to officers took my ticket and got it dropped to parking no points.

LOL I got pulled over for that once when I was in my Mazda Speed 3 with Blizzaks. That little car would go through piles of snow without issue. I was in the far left lane on the freeway and there was a cop in the far right. Traffic was mild and I eventually made my way over to exit. He didn't get me until I was at my destination/store. I actually busted his chops as I was hardly going "too fast" Just faster than all the old ladies and was in complete control; not to mention I had 20yrs on him and grew up in NY and Cleveland with piles of snow.

He decided to "let me go" with a warning.

[hotleadsingergu]

LOL I got pulled over for that once when I was in my Mazda Speed 3 with Blizzaks. That little car would go through piles of snow without issue. I was in the far left lane on the freeway and there was a cop in the far right. Traffic was mild and I eventually made my way over to exit. He didn't get me until I was at my destination/store. I actually busted his chops as I was hardly going "too fast" Just faster than all the old ladies and was in complete control; not to mention I had 20yrs on him and grew up in NY and Cleveland with piles of snow.

He decided to "let me go" with a warning.

lol I feel you with Cleveland. I grew up in Cleveland (and live there again), but there was a time when I was in the Air Force that I was driving out in northern California and it sprinkled. People were acting like it was the apocalypse (literally cleaning off grocery store shelves and buying every jacket available). I was driving down the highway around the speed limit in a 2005 Cobalt (new-ish at the time, but with Blizzaks on it that I got on sale) and got pulled over. The guy was like "First off, you shouldn't be out in this if you don't have anywhere important to be. Secondly, you're driving way too fast." I was wearing a hoody and tennis shoes, told him I was from Cleveland, and he said good luck and walked back to his car haha

[Chandler]

This is the biggest issue. Quattro with snows is nearly unstoppable, but here in the DC area where we get so little snow that people dont bother changing tires makes driving in the snow a scary thing.

That is why this year I decided to not submit the S4 to such dangers and got a new set of snow tires:

There you go, just plow into whoever pulls in front of you or slide across your path ;)

[slacktide]

One of the reasons why I kept the ancient Audi 90 - perfect snow car. I don't give two craps if it gets a dent from a moron. It's accumulated several over the years of being parked in ski area parking lots..

[ahcow]

Reminds me of my old neighbor...a Visa student with more money (from parents) than sense. He drove his GTR with slicks around in the winter.

[somedude]

Not sure on what the fine was for this ticket, but if large enough to warrant a trip to court, I would go and have it tossed. "Too fast for conditions" is subjective. If you were following the speed limit and did not cause an accident, you should not be ticketed.

it carries points here in the great state of New York. I called my lawyer and paid the $50 parking ticket.

[homelessNY_LI]

Not sure on what the fine was for this ticket, but if large enough to warrant a trip to court, I would go and have it tossed. "Too fast for conditions" is subjective. If you were following the speed limit and did not cause an accident, you should not be ticketed.

Not sure if I agree. The speed limit is set at ideal conditions I don't think a judge would agree with going 55 in a snow storm

It is more about safety of yourself and other drivers. They don't care if you have awd with winters.

[Race Shooter]

Those look like Wrangler Duratracs...... I believe they actually have the snowflake symbol and are rated very well in the snow.l

Yes, that is what they are and are supposed to be great in the snow. I have not used them in snow yet, but they are very good in rain, much better than the BFG All Terrain I had years ago.

[UnstableOS]

This thread makes me almost regret my decision to go with Conti DWS06 this year rather than dedicated snows..

[MrFunk]

Reminds me of my old neighbor...a Visa student with more money (from parents) than sense. He drove his GTR with slicks around in the winter.

LOL = yep... I've seen that before.. except there is less driving and more crashing...

[mikdes26]

I solve this problem by leaving my S4 in the garage and driving my Yukon Denali with Blizzaks.

[Senseless]

We're in average snow country here and I've never felt the need for snows with AWD. That's coming from a Subaru, so I hope the S4 is as capable in snow as my old car was.

[jimrobbington]

We're in average snow country here and I've never felt the need for snows with AWD. That's coming from a Subaru, so I hope the S4 is as capable in snow as my old car was.

It's not that you "need" snow tires. But it's one of those things that when you get them, you realize what you have been missing and can't believe you waited this long to try snow tires out.

I like to play in the snow as much as anyone. There is no comparison between snow tires and all seasons. It's not just the extra traction, it's also the added control you get when you purposefully lose traction. You can control your slide and power through it, where all seasons don't give you the same kind of forward momentum you need to continue with longer drifts. Donut speed is greater, and radius is smaller with snow tires as well.

My favorite donutting moment in my A4:

[Cartoon]

Good thing there will be no more winters soon, due to global warming. Sure...

[DBL R]

Good thing there will be no more winters soon, due to global warming. Sure...

Climate change

[Laxinthe303]

I stop them. They are allowed to leave once the task has been completed.

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Be careful, that's a serious felony. (False imprisonment).

If you did time, people would presume you raped someone because it's a precursor to rape, and often rape is pleaded down to FI.

[Johnnycash]

Be careful, that's a serious felony. (False imprisonment).

If you did time, people would presume you raped someone because it's a precursor to rape, and often rape is pleaded down to FI.

LOL

bit of an extreme example tho. do you think that if someone called the cops on the lady in the blue vw beetle, and maybe blocked her into a parking spot or somehow tried to stop that car from driving because it was a safety issue due to no visiblity, that once a cop got there and he saw the car, he would lock the person up for false imprisonment?

and even if they did for some reason the individual might get in trouble and go to court they would never see the inside of a prison cell, where any potential label "false imprisonment" might lead to less than favorable living conditions.

LOL

[brianc21]

Be careful, that's a serious felony. (False imprisonment).

If you did time, people would presume you raped someone because it's a precursor to rape, and often rape is pleaded down to FI.

Umm, ok. Not sure how any of that applies. But carry on...

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[Fobia]

are you guys running 18s?

[Johnnycash]

are you guys running 18s?

i am.

[homelessNY_LI]

i am.

Random question is your Genesis awd and if so how does it compare to the audi?

[hotleadsingergu]

are you guys running 18s?

Yup. Way cheaper wheels and way cheaper tires. Plus, they're generally a bit thinner, which performs better.

[jimrobbington]

Yup. Way cheaper wheels and way cheaper tires. Plus, they're generally a bit thinner, which performs better.

Same here, you also get extra sidewall to help with the potholes

[Johnnycash]

Random question is your Genesis awd and if so how does it compare to the audi?

yes it is awd, my wife will not drive anything but!

honestly i havent driven it in the snow yet since we just got our first snow of the year a few days ago and didnt have the opportunity to go out and toss it around...it has all seasons on it right now, and my s4 has hakka r2s, so im going to assume the audi is more competent, but i might get snow tires for the genesis too, i will just have to wait til it snows again and take it out and see how it does.