YVRspecB Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 For those who don't know. DO NOT under any circumstances try to drive in winter conditions with the stock Summer RE050 tires. They are extremely dangerous in icy conditions and will not stop on ice if you are even on a slight incline. I believe this warning only applies to the Spec B Legacy as the GT comes with all seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62000&stc=1&d=1231171932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinnoxX Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 This thread is not going to end well. http://www.opaquelucidity.com/facepalm.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzo Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 CN: Don't use summer-only tires in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotech Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 i never had a problem on my bald RE92's, granted it wasnt great traction or the most safe means of travel, but i survived. How much snow were you driving in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 CN: Don't use summer-only tires in winter. Yeah, no kidding. I remember seeing an M Coupe at a dealership, traded in for an Outback. The salesman told me that the owner hated it because it "handled like crap in the snow." I went outside to look at the car, and confirm my sneaking suspicion. Yep. Stock (summer) tires. I am Jack's total lack of surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 i never had a problem on my bald RE92's, granted it wasnt great traction or the most safe means of travel, but i survived. How much snow were you driving in? LGT RE92's are all-season, Spec-B RE050's are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Captain obvious has arrived to save the day! i never had a problem on my bald RE92's, granted it wasnt great traction or the most safe means of travel, but i survived. How much snow were you driving in? Really?...... Failure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 LGT RE92's are all-season, Spec-B RE050's are not. Yes but bald RE-92s likely will handle like a summer tire, on snow/slush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotech Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 yes i know that...my point was that they were shitty tires and bald...im sure that compares in some degree to summer tires in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woby Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It's similar to sticking your tongue to metal during the winter, you know not to do it but someone always has to give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotech Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 ^ so true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 yes i know that...my point was that they were shitty tires and bald...im sure that compares in some degree to summer tires in the snow. Not quite... they are still made of different compounds. It's apples to oranges... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Right, the reason summer tires are so bad in winter is only partially due to tread pattern or depth and the rest has to do with the summer compound the tire is made from basically freezes in cold temps. So your diving on ice with ice tires kinda. 0 traction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 How 'bout a set of chains? http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rednex73/MustangChains.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 That's........... interesting. A RWD car with chains only up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLoft Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yeah, summer tires on snow is about like slicks in the rain. Although for different reasons. My T1-R's have a tread pattern that wouldn't be bad in snow, but the compound is all wrong. But thanks anyways Captain Obvious. Just in case I had forgotten that I had summer tires, it's nice to see a reminder like this. 2013 █S4 - Glacier White - DSG - B&O - Tech Package - Sports Diff - Napa - RS4 Grille - Stasis Exhaust - APR Intake - KW Variant 1 - Stern Control Arms - CR-15 - Stasis RSB - Moog Endlinks - PC Hyper Black Peelers - Deval Front Lip - ECS Rear Diffuser - Carbon Imports Ducktail - ECS Mirror Caps - Relak Paddle Extensions - Autostyle Floor Mats - LED Interior - V1 - Blackvue DR900s - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The worse part of an AWD car with summer tires in slippery winter conditions for the unknowing, the car gets moving okay but steering and braking are a scary no go. At least with RWD and FWD you know its slippery when you attempt to move the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Im pretty sure if you have summer tires and try to go foward you will still spin. On icey roads i can get my car to spin the tires quite easily with all seasons. Winter tires will get you through snow and great traction on snow but there are no tires other than spiked that get you perfect traction on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatV8 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hmm, tires designated as "summer" shouldn't be used in WINTER...whod a thunk it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGwhittenbu Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You say you can't stop on ice, even on a slight incline. Not even in a Spec B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunra Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Remove the tires completely, there's much better traction with just the rims... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 someone is finally THINKING!!! Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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