It is not the car, it is DEFINITELY the tires. The firerocks are so worthless in any wet weather. My rear tires are going bald but due to how little I drive the car right now (in college) plus I do not have the money (also cause I am in college)to replace them. Anyway, tires can make a huge difference in the snow. A neighbor took us out in his M3 w/Blizzacks and that car had a lot of grip in the snow. I am sure the car would not do well with the performance tires installed. Anyway, I guess I am saying that the tires that come standard on the Contique are AWEFUL for snow and better tires could make the difference.
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David Litsky
96 Contour GL
Clarion, Infinity, ESX, Alumapro
"It is stupid to argue with idiots because you stoop down to their level and they beat you to death with experience"
DaveL@drexel.edu