Unstoppable

I had been wondering if I needed snow tires for the A4 (live in PA) and my son suggested doing without until I see how it performs in the snow. THIS CAR IS UNBELIEVABLE! I have a fairly steep driveway that has nearly a foot of snow on it and the card doesn't even slip. I'm able to drive through snow that's hitting the underside of the car - how bad must it be for me to need snow tires? I'm guessing that with snow tires I could drive up a wall!

MitchC

Do you have All Season or Sport tires?

Ed

M+S tires will get you going when you have 4WD, but snow tires provide exceptional grip when both going AND stopping. If you experience fair amounts of snow/ice in your area during the winter season, snow tires will allow you to stop when you want, not when the tires want (like M+S).

You have to weigh the trade offs for your respective area.

HTH
Ed
99.5 1.8TQMS

Robt. Miller

Stopping time is better than any car I've ever had. Actually I found myself downshifting rather than braking a lot. The feeling of control while braking is, again, better than any car I've driven heretofore.

Robt. Miller

Sport

Reggie

I admit I did not have any problems driving - but in emergency situtations the ABS came on and I would slide. Now with snow tires I can drive confidently that I am better preparared for the unexpected.

Reggie Short
98.5 2.8QMS w/M2s

ChrisR

My experience is similar...the performance is alot better than many here would lead you to believe. THe downside that I find that you really have to concentrate while driving with SP8000's on. Which is really no different than driving in any car in the snow.

Yesterday I went up a very steep incline, (Rt106 to New Canaan for you locals) in an ice storm with no problems. I also had no problems getting out of a plowed in parking spot. Stopping and turning requires more care, obviously.

I cant wait to get some snows next year!

ChrisR

'00 1.8tqmsx

Randy

Similar experience. I'm impressed too.

Raoul

Well, for fresh snow your probably ok. On hard pack SP8000s are slicker than snot on a pump handle!

phred

Thanks for THAT mental image!