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Replying to: wwest (Dec 26, 2008 10:47 am) I would not agree. I had Dunlop Grasppics on my Camry, and they were MUCH better. I read several reports from owners of the Blizzaks and they seemed to speak very higher of the tire, and all conditions? I have also had many other snow tires in the past, that I felt MUCH more comfortable with. Many that didn't cause me to change my driving habits as the weather changed. Now I'm wondering, if I would have enjoyed the Audi A6 AWD better, at least during the winter time. I'm glad I purchased the Avalon, and feel I made the right decision at the time, and in the long haul. I'm sure the Avalon will have a much better re-sell value and a much small COO (Cost of ownership) over the next few years. Skip |
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 26, 2008 10:47 am) I have noticed in several other forums you always refer to FWD as unsafe. I have owned both RWD and FWD and find both have advantages. However, I have never felt unsafe in any conditions with a FWD vehicle. Are these your conclusions or is there an article somewhere that I can read up on it? |
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| I, too, would like to read any information available about "patently unsafe FWD" vehicles. There must be some things I am missing. | |
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Replying to: tjc78 (Dec 27, 2008 9:50 am) After driving RWD's for 30 years and FWD's for the last 17 years, FWD is vastly superior to RWD in terms of both safety and handling. |
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Replying to: nimimi (Dec 27, 2008 5:01 pm) |
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Replying to: ncee (Dec 26, 2008 5:24 am) I've never had snow tyres before so cannot speak as to where these sit on the "snow tyre league". We have had some rather large snow storms down here in Utah and all I know is going through snow before the plows have had a chance as well as going on slick roads after the fact, these Blizzaks have offered a good amount of grip. I was sliding down hills the week before on my stock Michellin AS tyres but now have no problem climbing the same hill as long as my foot is under control on the gas. I purchased the WS-60's after reading a lot of reviews in comparison to other snow tyres and after not wanting studded tyres. They have received some impressive reviews and so far have offered me very good grip on icey roads, wet roads and snow covered roads. I would not count myself as any form of authority on this though as I said these are my first set of snow tyres and chose to go for what was getting the best reviews. You may be in an area with driving conditions that are far more sever to what I have to face here daily though. Let us know what tyres you end up sticking witgh that you find work best for you. Thanks Sheldon |
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I might not be happy with the snow tires I've purchased, but I too, would not agree with RWD being better then FWD. But I would also add, that I am fine with either, and in all cases, I have just made sure to have snow tires that I liked, and that woreked for me on each car. I have owned several front wheel drive (the last 10 cars) and MANY more RWD cars. My favorite car so far, was my 1972 Cutless Supreme, with 4 studded snow tires! That car would and did go anywhere, and I felt very comfortable driving it at all times. Now I should point out, I was a bunch younger, and likely to be a bunch crazier, and shiit bothered me a whole hell of a lot less then it does now. I will say, all of the Pontiac Catalina's were great in the snow, but again, I likely had studded tires on them, and I was younger. Those cars were nice and heavy, which I'm sure had a lot to do with how well they went in the snow (if I remember correctly:) ) Skip
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Does anyone have any advice for me. I'm going to buy my 2nd Avalon next week. I purchased a 2001 Avalon, traded it for a 2006 Camry and have always wanted my Avalon back. Next week I am going to get a 2009 Avalon. Any advice from someone who has a 2009 as to what amenities I need to look for. The only two must haves for me are leather seats and 6 cyl engine.
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If your only must haves are truly leather and a V-6, you can get an XL Avalon with leather interior (heated seats) for around $30K. A dealer may tell you that leather is not available in the XL, but it is out there as a "Distributor Installed Option". My dealer got one with my color choice in two days. The XL has enough bells and whistles to make a very nice car with the addition of leather. I am very pleased with mine, and the price was right.
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