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Dang, talk about no traction. here in Indiana we got hit with alot of snow and it was causing havoc with the roads. needless to say, if I had to go up a hill like an interstate ramp or something, the car sucks!!! and taking off from a stop isnt fun either. Seemed even when i tried to take it easy from a stop, my tires still spun. Oh well, made it home safe last nite though. Just thought I'd share the fun-fill experience i had last nite.
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The ride into work in Pittsburgh, PA wasn't too fun this morning at 5:30, either. But the road crews did a pretty good job of keeping most of the roads pretty clear. Snow tires go on this weekend. Then it should be better.
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How are your tires? I don't really have too much trouble in the snow. Front wheel drive helps. My wife's van is better though, but I think it is just because it is heavier.
You do have to be a little extra careful starting from a stop, since our cars are so powerful... Just take it easy.
Stay safe! We are getting the storm right now.
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start off in second...and get some blizzaks
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Originally posted by el' padrone:
start off in second...and get some blizzaks
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i used summer tires when i lived in maine for the winter and got by fine. i always thought the car was good in the snow.
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my car was fine last year, no big problems..I had lots of traction..I didnt have blizzaks
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If you state a Contour sucks in the snow you don't have adequate tires. I'm guessing all seasons. Any FWD car with good tires does a great job in the snow.
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Originally posted by todras:
If you state a Contour sucks in the snow you don't have adequate tires. I'm guessing all seasons. Any FWD car with good tires does a great job in the snow.
My Contour does awesome in the snow.......... sitting in my garage. 
I always had a hell of a time coming to a stop with it in the snow, when I drove it year round. This was when it was new, and had the BFG KDW G-Force's. They were definitely not snow friendly.
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Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
my car was fine last year, no big problems..I had lots of traction..I didnt have blizzaks
Mine also. Our roads and road crews s**k around here, not plowed frequently, very little salt and I was fine.
Glad that you made it home safe. 
New tire time?
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