Snow and Ice

[SethO]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

i ordered this SO if it trips the tcs I am holding all responsible. And I will give you a full report about it. Mine has had no problems braking and handling.

i am also going to put a sand back under the wheelchair bracket to get better traction.

[biker1]

Great news and great ideas all round.
The last time I got a tyre changed I had to drive 150 miles to find someone able to do the job, so that idea is out considering the snow and ice problem.
The roads do not have ice everywhere, some patches are clear, so even if I could get studs I would not use them.
Going to start with the simple idea mentioned, couple of sandbags over the back end and find an icy patch to see if it helps. Its 1982 since we had this much snow, so I was not expecting to have to drive around in it for so long, usually we just get a couple of days of ice.
Would like to get a cheap cage as suggested, but no funds.
Gotta do what needs to be done.
Doing a lot of walking, that must be good for winter exercise plan !!
Thanks for advice, keep it coming. Somewhere out there is another simple and fantastic idea.

[Firefly]

I agree...hey, I'd like to ride my Spyder over sand dunes in the Sahara desert...what tires should I use for best traction?

http://sand-x.com/index.php?page=790

[Bob Denman]

Now that's just so wrong... but so COOL!

[SethO]

Well since I'm "the guy" who was suggesting winter tires I'm very interested in how this works out.

I was mostly kidding, it should be here by monday, it was coming from IL.

hopefully the sandbag thing will help out too.

[BajaRon]

Buy a set of Ski's and a track for the rear!

[Bob Denman]

Buy a set of Ski's and a track for the rear!

I think that they're called "Ski Doo", and BRP makes them pretty darn well!
(First one I had was back in 1967...)

[SethO]

here is the way I got more weight over the rear tire.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...4&id=656230098

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...e&id=656230098

I had to let some sand out to make them fit but I got about 100 lbs on it.

worked better, snow tire next week, it was -4 without the windchill when i rode to work tonight.

[chris56]

maybe you find something like this here - wouldn`t ruin the wheel..
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/s...ke-690651.html
had also alot of fun with my Gs ( in the sand ..)

[bone crusher]

Great news and great ideas all round.
The last time I got a tyre changed I had to drive 150 miles to find someone able to do the job, so that idea is out considering the snow and ice problem.
The roads do not have ice everywhere, some patches are clear, so even if I could get studs I would not use them.
Going to start with the simple idea mentioned, couple of sandbags over the back end and find an icy patch to see if it helps. Its 1982 since we had this much snow, so I was not expecting to have to drive around in it for so long, usually we just get a couple of days of ice.
Would like to get a cheap cage as suggested, but no funds.
Gotta do what needs to be done.
Doing a lot of walking, that must be good for winter exercise plan !!
Thanks for advice, keep it coming. Somewhere out there is another simple and fantastic idea.

BTW, I LOVE your country...was there in 2002...one of my favorite places in the world...never wanted to leave the Dingle Peninsula!

[SSG Bean]

This is my winter weather driving mod. Not only do I get great traction, but I have wonderful protection from the other drivers sliding around. I know I'm making fun of the situation, but you have to remember that while you're sliding around on your spyder, something else that is probably sliding too... Only they have a cage around them and won't feel a thing when you go crunch.

[SethO]

This is my winter weather driving mod. Not only do I get great traction, but I have wonderful protection from the other drivers sliding around. I know I'm making fun of the situation, but you have to remember that while you're sliding around on your spyder, something else that is probably sliding too... Only they have a cage around them and won't feel a thing when you go crunch.

You have the truck I want, but yeah IF you care about living or dying I would take into consideration the other people flying around.

To futher justify the situation ppl drive slower up here and you can not get the speed up to where it as fun but the other ppl driving do take more of your attention when driving in such conditions.

Again love the truck, i would trade you for my mexican work truck.

[NancysToy]

This is my winter weather driving mod. Not only do I get great traction, but I have wonderful protection from the other drivers sliding around. I know I'm making fun of the situation, but you have to remember that while you're sliding around on your spyder, something else that is probably sliding too... Only they have a cage around them and won't feel a thing when you go crunch.

I remember when I was young and foolish, and bought my 59 Vette at the beginning of November. First snowfall and watching a car slide through a stop sign, only to halt about six inches from my door, convinced me it was a bad idea. Sold it by December.

[irish2themax]

I agree...hey, I'd like to ride my Spyder over sand dunes in the Sahara desert...what tires should I use for best traction?

Strap it to a camel

[irish2themax]

Great news and great ideas all round.

Thanks for advice, keep it coming. Somewhere out there is another simple and fantastic idea.

How'd you make out last week? Was there much snow in Co. Kerry? Looks like Dublin got quite a bit for Ireland snowstorms

[SSG Bean]

You have the truck I want, but yeah IF you care about living or dying I would take into consideration the other people flying around.

To futher justify the situation ppl drive slower up here and you can not get the speed up to where it as fun but the other ppl driving do take more of your attention when driving in such conditions.

Again love the truck, i would trade you for my mexican work truck.

Thanks Seth, but my truck may be mexican too. Some of the 2010 Tacomas were made in California and some were made in Mexico before they moved manufacturing to San Antonio, TX.

[biker1]

Lots of snow here last week, that has cleared up and led to a bigger problem, black ice in the mornings. Thawing through the day and roads freezing from 5pm onwards.
In the paper today, THE SNOW SOCK, you pull this over the tyre of driven wheels. They are made of a textile that optimises grip on the road. Simpler to fit than snow chains, they cost about $ 80 a pair. Drivers must keep below 50mph. That is the direct quote from the article,, but of course no website mentioned or any place to buy them.
This sounds promising and beneficial to be able to drive up to 50mph also.
I will do a search later on the computer and see if I can find out some more.
Keep it between the ditches.

[wyliec]

Lots of snow here last week, that has cleared up and led to a bigger problem, black ice in the mornings. Thawing through the day and roads freezing from 5pm onwards.
In the paper today, THE SNOW SOCK, you pull this over the tyre of driven wheels. They are made of a textile that optimises grip on the road. Simpler to fit than snow chains, they cost about $ 80 a pair. Drivers must keep below 50mph. That is the direct quote from the article,, but of course no website mentioned or any place to buy them.
This sounds promising and beneficial to be able to drive up to 50mph also.
I will do a search later on the computer and see if I can find out some more.
Keep it between the ditches.

http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activ...Article91.html

Looks like only U.K. sells them.

[RAL]

Three wheels can do very well in the snow but it has to be the right three wheels.



Used to ride my ol KZ 400 year round in Spokane when I was young enough to be bullet proof. The Ural is the solution for adverse conditions now that I am a bit older. That and moving to Florida so snow is not likely

RAL

[Firefly]

http://www.activeoutdoors.info/activ...Article91.html

Looks like only U.K. sells them.

Cool idea--- but no way to use those on the Spyder-- unless you cut them into two halves and then attached with velcro? looks like trouble to me.....




I'm anxiously awaiting Seth's report on the snow tire before I place my order......

[SethO]

should be here today, hopefully i can get it on in a few days here, the 100 lbs of sandbags.

[bone crusher]

http://sand-x.com/index.php?page=790

Fire,

Only you could find this...very nice!!!!! Very cool!

[SethO]

got the tire in, but place to swap it out was closed so I will do it today, looks WAY more meaty in person.

I will get riding video up .

[biker1]

Will await the results of this new tyre with anticipation. Maybe if it is much better than a standart tyre, use it all year round and get a new fitted at the end of October each year, if they last that long.

[Bootie]

Someone should invent a kit that permits you to replace the front wheels with skis. Then mount a snow tire on the rear and voila, you have a Snow Spyder.
Maybe I'll get started on one after I retire in May.