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Replying to: laurasdada (Oct 11, 2007 1:02 pm)  Even with the AWD, I'm seriously considering winter rubber on dedicated wheels anyway. I may put my Tirerack order in as early as this weekend.
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Replying to: scottm123 (Oct 12, 2007 4:02 am) So, you do use the rower occasionally? My Nordic Trac skier (which really is a great workout) has died of loneliness. Especially since I unplugged the treadmill it shares a room with... 
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Replying to: sebastian1 (Oct 11, 2007 10:16 am) My former hometown gets 100-120 inches of snow a year. If I was to move back, I'd still be hard pressed to get an AWD sedan. I think you can do just fine with the right set of winter tires in FWD or even RWD. |
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Replying to: laurasdada (Oct 12, 2007 10:21 am) He suggested an eliptical machine, but I feel retarded on those things. The rowing machine is awesome and it does one heck of a full body workout. I use it on a fairly regular basis, but the wife will never think it's used enough, no matter how long I spend on that thing. I should spend less time washing cars and more time rowing! |
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Replying to: sebastian1 (Oct 11, 2007 10:16 am) We live in the snow-belt and have 3-4 months of exposure to snow/sleet/ice. Have had many fwd cars, and rwd, in years past and always mount 4 snow tires on the cars for the winter. Have an 04 Acura TL and have had dedicated alloy rims with Dunlop "50" series snow tires. Got these at TireRack. Live in a rural area with a long uphill drive. The TL has been very good in snow, ice, slush condition. As with any vehicle though, the limiting factor on getting through snow is ground clearance. Knowing that the TL is not a high-standing suv, one must be prudent in attempting to drive through freshly fallen snow that is close to ground clearance dimension in order to not hang up. I would never consider driving a vehicle in snow or ice with "all-season" tires. For sure, not with summer tires. Once got caught in an early snow with summer Pirellis on a Honda and it was nearly impossible to move or control. With Infiniti G35 awd, what are penalties in extra weight, poorer gas mileage, and handling (in the dry) vs a rwd?
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Oct 31, 2007 6:20 am) Yes, but not enough to keep me from owning one. It's heavier, a little more hungry and not quite a nimble on the dry roads, but it's still an insanely fun car to drive. I was also on the TL Type-S/G35x fence, and I'm glad than I fell in the direction that I did. Both are super cars and I wish I could own both, but I had to make a decision and with 2 little ones being brought to school each morning, I figured the G would suit me perfectly. Safe handling awd "Dad's car" when the kids are with me, and sport oriented speed and handling when alone. I also opted for snow tires, even with the AWD. Tirerack has Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50's on clearance for $99 (now down to $93)... and I had them mounted on dedicated 5 spoke aluminum wheels. Came to less than $800 and they look awesome (for snowtires) In the long run, it actually saves money, with the summer rubber being in the garage for 4 months a year.
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Replying to: scottm123 (Oct 31, 2007 8:23 am) Tirerack has Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50's on clearance for $99 (now down to $93)... and I had them mounted on dedicated 5 spoke aluminum wheels. We have had WS-50's on our Ody minivan since Nov 2000 in winter time. They are great in snow/ice, "but" they are kind of spongy in the dry. Can kind of toss the Ody around a little with regular Michelins in summer/fall in the dry, but have to be very careful with the WS-50's.
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Replying to: xrunner2 (Oct 31, 2007 10:42 am) If it's cold (Below 35), they're not as bad. Most dedicated winter tires are this way, due to the softer compound. The Blizzaks are a little more noticable though, yes. Mine will not go on the car until the temp drops permanently, and will be off as soon as the temps start to hit above 40 during the day. Very good point though... thanks |
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Replying to: willis3 (Jul 27, 2007 4:42 am)
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Replying to: mikes8 (Nov 18, 2007 9:28 am) |
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