Proof of the "trendiness" of trucks/SUVs.... - Page 7

unknownroad · 11-04-2009, 12:23 PM

Yeah, if i had to do it over again, i would have spent the extra money to get 4wd on my Dodge... Boat ramps can be slippery as shit with algea, seaweed, and all the crap that washes up on them. I've also gotten stuck in the sand, which was really aggravating.

HurricaneHeather · 11-04-2009, 12:27 PM

I can't believe I just read this thread. How bored am I?

BobTheBiker · 11-04-2009, 06:48 PM

Where I am, and the fact that my family shops in bulk, decide we required a small truck. although 4 cylinders and 2wd is JUST fine for that vehicle. I'm going to get a 4x4, but its just going to be my toy for the sake of fun when I'm in the mood for driving with the top down or mudding.

Homeslice · 11-05-2009, 05:23 AM

Pretty much every tire these days is "all season" (marked M+S for mud and snow).......Except if you buy super-high performance tires for dry weather only.

You can buy pure snow tires instead, but in my experience they're noisy as hell when the road is dry.

Flexin · 11-05-2009, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Pretty much every tire these days is "all season" (marked M+S for mud and snow).......Except if you buy super-high performance tires for dry weather only.

You can buy pure snow tires instead, but in my experience they're noisy as hell when the road is dry.

The traction in snow is worth the road noise. Sliding into another car, hitting a curb, or driving into a ditch can make some noise as well. I prefer the tire noise. And the tires need to have the snow flake to have the real snow tire. The m+s doesn't mean shit anymore. I'm pretty sure the all seasons that came on my truck had m+s on them. They were garbage in the snow.

James

Particle Man · 11-05-2009, 09:20 AM

I had an SUV for the crappy winters around here for the longest time - wish I still had it but I just didn't feel like feeding it any more. My winter rat is now a Kia Optima with Winterforce snow tires and that works pretty well

RACER X · 11-05-2009, 09:47 AM

houston bad weather

Tmall · 11-05-2009, 10:03 AM

So, its better to drive a vehicle with a higher center of gravity and a larger area for the wind to blow against?

Homeslice · 11-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmall

So, its better to drive a vehicle with a higher center of gravity and a larger area for the wind to blow against?

According to some.

RACER X · 11-05-2009, 10:13 AM

who's worried about wind.........

11-04-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	Yeah, if i had to do it over again, i would have spent the extra money to get 4wd on my Dodge... Boat ramps can be slippery as shit with algea, seaweed, and all the crap that washes up on them. I've also gotten stuck in the sand, which was really aggravating. __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

11-05-2009, 09:20 AM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I had an SUV for the crappy winters around here for the longest time - wish I still had it but I just didn't feel like feeding it any more. My winter rat is now a Kia Optima with Winterforce snow tires and that works pretty well __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-05-2009, 09:47 AM	#7
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	houston bad weather __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

11-05-2009, 10:13 AM	#10
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	who's worried about wind......... __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

11-04-2009, 12:27 PM	#2
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I can't believe I just read this thread. How bored am I?

11-04-2009, 06:48 PM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	Where I am, and the fact that my family shops in bulk, decide we required a small truck. although 4 cylinders and 2wd is JUST fine for that vehicle. I'm going to get a 4x4, but its just going to be my toy for the sake of fun when I'm in the mood for driving with the top down or mudding.

11-05-2009, 05:23 AM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Pretty much every tire these days is "all season" (marked M+S for mud and snow).......Except if you buy super-high performance tires for dry weather only. You can buy pure snow tires instead, but in my experience they're noisy as hell when the road is dry.

11-05-2009, 10:03 AM	#8
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	So, its better to drive a vehicle with a higher center of gravity and a larger area for the wind to blow against?