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  1. 2nd February 2020, 22:17 #291
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    Why they just not drive the gravel stages as ..... gravel stages?!?
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  3. 2nd February 2020, 22:17 #292
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tauri_J View Post
    The'll run 100% if the ground is frozen. But not a chance with such a warm weather coming in.
    If it not cover by ice or snow - tyre will lose studs very quickly and it's be undriveable very quickly.

    Only possible way is watering as mknight said, but too many "if"s. If weather will be below 0, if ground frozen, if watering create solid ice... too many var's for that short time
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    Quote Originally Posted by stefanvv View Post
    Why they just not drive the gravel stages as ..... gravel stages?!?
    it will be perfect!
    Gravel and studded tyres must be available. And it gonna be gravel'Monte' for tyre decision.
    Setups for gravel and snow - very similar
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  5. 3rd February 2020, 04:26 #294
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    Quote Originally Posted by KKS View Post
    You think it's still possible to run event only on frozen gravel? Not good idea IMHO.
    Seen snowless winter rallies before, nothing new.
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    If roads are soft and wet, the area will look like a Battle of Bulge after the rally.
    If the roads are at least frozen, then no harm will done and studs can be used. On gravel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stefanvv View Post
    Why they just not drive the gravel stages as ..... gravel stages?!?
    1. Roads will be destroyed
    2. Gravel tyres don't work in ~0°C conditions. They would need a "supersoft" option.
    3. I believe the cars still have to use winter tyres in Sweden on the road sections due to traffic legislations.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
    2. Gravel tyres don't work in ~0°C conditions.
    That would make it a good challenge for the drivers
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    Has Sweden ever been cancelled before?

    Second WRC event out of three lost to climate change, or just bad luck?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RS View Post
    Has Sweden ever been cancelled before?

    Second WRC event out of three lost to climate change, or just bad luck?
    Yes. 1990. Also lack of ice and snow.
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