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Continential DWS performance in the Snow (video)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by chiefseattleprius, Jan 19, 2012.

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  2. SoCalBPrius

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    Thank you for the informative video as I recently bought the DWS & nice to know it will perform some in snow if need be:).
     
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    Anytime. I know I'm not the only one coming from an AWD vehicle to a FWD Prius. I had my doubts and thought I'd get stuck a few times but the good ole traction control + tires surprised me :).
     
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    Now you need to make a video, driving in the opposite direction, doing full braking. Let's see ABS working :)
     
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    I seriously would have done that today...but there's a fire hydrant at the end of the incline (I know great placement). I would do it tomorrow but the roads are pretty much all ice right now...
     
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    great video! now I need to go find some snow :D
     
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    HA! Thanks, it's our first snowfall of the season...we were supposed to get 5-10" but typical Seattle meteorologists over-hype everything.
     
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    Snow performance on ordinary tires depends largely on how new they are. They perform pretty well when new but degrade drastically as they age. This is why there's a large disparity in opinions on how well the Prius performs in the snow.
     
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    Those tires are working like a champ!
     
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    Agreed. On my last vehicle I got through 2 winter seasons and the "S" wear indicator still had some life on it. Tires performed the same in dry/wet/snow the whole time. I bought the tires knowing that the "snow" aspect wouldn't last the life of the tire.
     
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    Yessir. My only ask of these tires are a wheel/rim protector. Other than that, they're great.
     
    #11 chiefseattleprius, Jan 19, 2012
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    Hello Chief, My Noikans do pretty good in my 5+ inches of snow over hear in Kitsap. I have felt very safe with alittle caution. Now the ice IS a different story.
     
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    Good deal. If this Prius/DWS combo didn't work out I would've exchanged them for the Nokians.
     
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    Whenever I buy a new set of tires, I always check ADAC's tests. This is an example of Winter tires' test 2011:
    www . adac . de/infotestrat/tests/reifen/winterreifen/2011_Winterreifen_Test_195_65_R15.aspx

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    The second column from the right is the rolling resistance test. The lower the value, the better.
     
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