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Driving in snow

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Pandalover, Jan 18, 2013.

  1. Pandalover

    Pandalover Junior Member

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    I went out in snow for the first and last time this morning. With even a fairly light dusting of snow the traction light kept coming on and I kept sliding all over the place.

    My old Peugeot had a snow mode and was fairly well behaved in the snow but the prius was awful. Any one have any tips apart from the obvious - don't drive in the snow?
     
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    What tyres are you using. I found the OEM Bridgstones terrible.

    John (Britprius).
     
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  3. Pandalover

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    Hankook Kinergy Eco K425, there not winter tires.
     
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    Now as you may know I run those tyres and I really do not have a problem. They are not as good as winter tyres but I live out in a very rural area 9 miles to the nearest small town on the Welsh boarders and as you know from weather reports we have been hit quite bad. I live near the top of a hill half a mile up a country lane 8ft wide and 1 in 8 grade and share the road with only 2 nieghbours so road does not get used much

    The traction control on the Prius is very touchy so a light foot is needed but since changing the tyres before last winter I have not had a problem. This is the difficulty in the UK we do not have enough bad weather to warrant snow tyres.

    John (Britprius).
     
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    I guess I was a bit spoilt with my old car.
     
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    Just added some to my last post. I think it is really a matter of getting used to the Prius traction control.
     
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    Learn how to drive.

    See thousands of other threads on the subject.
     
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  8. Britprius

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    _MG_6628.JPG The road is behind the car between the hedge and the end of the cottage.
     
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    That's a great winter snow scene. I assume you and yours are cozy in the cottage.
     
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  10. Pandalover

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    Dude!
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1358532611.126109.jpg
     
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  11. Britprius

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    Yes we are thank you, but the snow is now about 6inches deeper now. Well prepared with plenty of food and logs in stock. Weather forecast was correct for a change.

    John.
     
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    I can vouch for the bridge stones being pants John lol!
     
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  13. Britprius

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    I did worn you, not good are they?

    John (Britprius)
     
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