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Old 04-23-2009, 09:31 AM   #45 (permalink)
MazdaMatt
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Okay, i see your point, but i'd still contend that my light weight FWD vehicle with relatively low clearance (low enough to bumper-plough on my drive home) is plenty good on my 4-year-old el' cheapo winter tires.

As for weight being good... that's just silly... you have more lateral momentum to contend with in a heavier vehicle. You also have more snow-cutting ability. So it literally balances out. I always see more people in pickup trucks losing control than cars.
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