'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
> rm_blizzard@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>>Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
>>Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
>>on a Civic?
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Correct me if I'm missing something, but isn't the Sube an AWD and the
> Civic would be FWD (only), right? That would be a day and night
> comparison.
> Even my (underpowered) '97 CR-V can blow away the acceleration of any
> FWD vehicle when the light turns green at an icy intersection. Four
> wheels pushing and better snow clearance are fantastic advantages on
> snow-covered ice.

I was thinking the same thing: if you're used to an AWD vehicle in the snow,
you're likely to be sorely disappointed with a FWD vehicle, no matter how good
it handles snow.

 

'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
> rm_blizzard@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>>Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
>>Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
>>on a Civic?
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Correct me if I'm missing something, but isn't the Sube an AWD and the
> Civic would be FWD (only), right? That would be a day and night
> comparison.
> Even my (underpowered) '97 CR-V can blow away the acceleration of any
> FWD vehicle when the light turns green at an icy intersection. Four
> wheels pushing and better snow clearance are fantastic advantages on
> snow-covered ice.

I was thinking the same thing: if you're used to an AWD vehicle in the snow,
you're likely to be sorely disappointed with a FWD vehicle, no matter how good
it handles snow.

 

> Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
> out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
> way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

I typically buy a new pair of tires every year for the front (and
rotate last years).
Though tires are rated 3-4 years at my mileage, the performance
improvement
is noticeable. Plus its an inexpensive why to purchase confidence.

 

> Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
> out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
> way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

I typically buy a new pair of tires every year for the front (and
rotate last years).
Though tires are rated 3-4 years at my mileage, the performance
improvement
is noticeable. Plus its an inexpensive why to purchase confidence.

 

> Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
> out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
> way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

I typically buy a new pair of tires every year for the front (and
rotate last years).
Though tires are rated 3-4 years at my mileage, the performance
improvement
is noticeable. Plus its an inexpensive why to purchase confidence.

 

> Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
> out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
> way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

I typically buy a new pair of tires every year for the front (and
rotate last years).
Though tires are rated 3-4 years at my mileage, the performance
improvement
is noticeable. Plus its an inexpensive why to purchase confidence.