Snow Traction

[MyCord]

I have a 92 Coupe Lx 5spd

What measures can I take to improve traction in the snow?

The car is completely stock suspension/wheel wise.

Would sway/strut bars hurt or help?

I'm riding on all seasons.

Should I lower my tire pressure?

What else?

Thanks.

[cvc7chris]

shit traction sucks

i was riding in the rain earlier and little *** ass rain made my antilock brakes engage im like WTF?
lol

but yeah maybe lowering the pressure

and riding smooth and not kicking it (h22 wise)

don't do alot of tight turns and stay off of hills!

[ExCoupe92]

don't do a lot of tight turns?! what are you boring?! no man traction does suck, that's why I have two vehicles but if you're looking for more traction for the winter, I wouldn't buy any "upgrades" per say if that is the only reason why. Try putting some bags of cement or something like that in your trunk. lower your tire pressure. don't drive like an ass hole and you'll be alright.

[Losiracer2]

drive slower, brake sooner, be more cautious. There's really not much you can do. buy snow tires?

[cvc7chris]

drive slower, brake sooner, be more cautious. There's really not much you can do. buy snow tires?

chains too but illegal here!

snow tires too but would be a waste of money here since it BARELY snows

[Accord R33]

I would buy snow tires...i have Bridgestone Blizzaks and they are really fantastic tires. You gain so much more control with them. im not sure that any kind of chassis re-enforcements will do any good to gain better snow traction. an LSD tranny would definitely help though.

[MadSpleen85]

Driving in Snow and Ice 101


The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.

If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared and that you know how to handle road conditions. It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles.

Driving safely on icy roads

Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.


Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.


Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.


Keep your lights and windshield clean.


Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.


Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.


Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.


Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.


Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.


If your rear wheels skid...


Take your foot off the accelerator.


Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.


If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.


If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.


If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse -- this is normal.


If your front wheels skid...

Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.


As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.


If you get stuck...


Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper.


Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.


Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.


Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.


Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.


Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first -- it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.


Sources: National Safety Council, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Washington State Government Information & Services.. Taken from Weather.com's Winter Driving Tips

[lokuputha]

good tires, good springs & dampers, no sway bars, slow driving.

Snow Traction

1) Stock is good: The OEM soft springs and dampers are best for snow traction. Just make sure your springs and dampers are not too old. If you still have the original springs and dampers, chances are they will not perform as they were originally intended.

2) Light wheels/tire combo: Lighter the wheel the faster it is able to react, thus the more the tire will stay in contact with the ground. Heavy 22" rims with low-profile tires won't help you with wet or snow traction.

3) Thinner tires or winter tires: Thinner tires offer a greater pressure on the ground, thus more traction at low speeds. Winter tires are best for winter because they have specific tread patterns and rubber compounds for colder temperatures.

4) No Larger Sway Bars: Sway bars help you keep grip once your tires have traction, like in summer time. In winter, when your tires are hunting for traction, it is important that your wheels are allowed to travel as freely as possible. Plus, in winter, you shouldn't be taking corners so fast anyways.

5) Proper tire pressure: Over or under inflated tires can build-up unwanted stresses, these stresses can get exaggerated in extreme cold or hotter temperatures; thus, leaking and unwanted vibrations.

Snow Tire on left, All Season Tire center, Summer Tire on right.

[93accordexcoupe]

potenza g009s ^^^

[lokuputha]

potenza g009s ^^^

lol. X2...they are really wicked tires, for a while until my suspension system was complete they were almost too good for the car

[cvc7chris]

nice tires and good info man!

[droppedcb7]

This was one of my problems to , my idea was getting snow chains . you can get them off ebay for around 30 bucks.

[93excb7]

i agree with mad spleen completely, i used to live in snow hell, and my father has wrecked many a mustang not using those rules, but a good set of all season tires help, if you get snows make sure you dont keep em on in summer, unless you want all those little bumps to go away. And ice, just stay off of it, unless you are going out to any empty parking lot, then have fun. if you must, just go really slow, and dont show off on the road.

[Accord R33]

This was one of my problems to , my idea was getting snow chains . you can get them off ebay for around 30 bucks.

Snow chains are illegal in many states.

[93accordexcoupe]

http://www.flextrax.com/chainlaws.html