Quick question...would winter tyres have stoped my car from siding down my driveway last night? Although it didnt hit my garage, it definately wasnt where I parked it last night either!
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Quick question...would winter tyres have stoped my car from siding down my driveway last night? Although it didnt hit my garage, it definately wasnt where I parked it last night either!
Quite possibly. It could be that your brakes were hot when you put your handbrake on and with things contracting in the cold the friction surfaces weren't being pressed together as much as was needed but I doubt it
What if it was left in gear or reverse ?
Fiesta's have rear drum brakes on most models so that shouldn't be a problem. But I'm not sure if the ST has a different setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
ST would have rear discs too but the hand brake is probably drum operated like on most cars.
chains are the best for traction on snow, but you´re limited to around 30mph, and you can´t use them on "clean" tarmac :)Quote:
Originally Posted by odykas
That was my point Tomi. Those who wear winter clothes in winter nations wear lots of layers if they are in and out of the shops. Not one heavy jacket, but two jackets is better. Or a light ski jacket (jumper for you Brits) with a hoodie underneath.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomi
It also helps that most northern nations such as Finland or Canada have people who are accustomed to the cold, and don't have to bundle up like it is -55 out there when it isn't.
Nothing funnier than going to Florida in a cold snap, and walking around in a windbreaker. The locals down there go insane!!! They laugh at us Canadians when they are all bundled up like they are seeing snow and it is only 40 F (4c). I wear a windbreaker and if I am doing anyting physical in that sort of weather, I can be wearing just a t-shirt and jeans in no times. My buddy wears his sandals until that temp is reached, and even then hates having to wear shoes once it gets colder. IT is a mindset...
Chains are illegal here too except in certain applications such as commercial trucks in the mountains. They chew up the Tarmac and they really are only good for emergencies..such as getting your big rig down the pass and out of the mountains.Quote:
Originally Posted by odykas
The best way to negotiate winter is to be in a place where the infrastructure is in place to handle the roads. Since the UK doesn't seem to see enough snow to know how to handle it, you just have to hope for warmer weather once the roads ice up; and take it easy in the mean time. Snow/winter tires (not studded, just aggressive treads) work better than regular tires BUT they are not a panacea, and if the road is icy, you still really have to be careful.
I raced on tractionized snow tires in rubber to ice class in ice racing, and I still was sideways most of my laps...
I doubt my brakes were warm as I'd just finished a long motorway journey and hadn't really needed to brake when I parked it up. It wasn't in reverse but I don't think that would of helped anyway as it could only have slid down the drive. Tonight it's going to sleep in the garage. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
Sounds like a slippery drive then