Taking The Minivan Out, Testing The Snow Tires - Page 3

WestCoastOffensive · 01-22-2012, 03:41 AM

[QUOTE=jetstream23;4340944]Are you sure? What did you have that's 4" to measure it?

oh...wait...nevermind.

:erm:[/QUOTE]

"That's not a snow angel!! That's NOT A SNOW ANGEL!!! Grab the KIDSSS!!! don't let them play there!!!"

thebigragu · 01-22-2012, 07:50 AM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340230][IMG]http://www.ecarcaretips.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bidgestone-blizzak.jpg[/IMG]

Got 4" of snow on the ground in Bergen County, mostly unplowed. Taking the 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite out for its maiden voyage on the new Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires.

Will give a full report when done, update from the Bagel Emporium in Midland Park if all goes well.

SAR I[/QUOTE]

Honda minivan sar? This is certainly beneath you. What's next Spalding golf clubs.

GMCJETS · 01-22-2012, 10:31 AM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340284]

First off, it's the wife's car, we've got 3 kids and lots of sports equipment to lug around. It's the most expensive minivan money can buy, the safest too.

SAR I[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=thebigragu;4340968]Honda minivan sar? This is certainly beneath you. What's next Spalding golf clubs.[/QUOTE]

:rolleyes:

THE_SOOTHSAYER · 01-22-2012, 11:28 AM

Besides reiterating that minivans are ghey I must also mention that snow tires are a sham and huge waste of money.

We got around 4 inches here on long island yesterday and when going to the gym yesterday morning on mostly unplowed roads my all-wheel drive vehicle with all-season Continental radials went through the snow like an Artic Cat Snowmobile.

Whoever talked you into the snow tires saw a sucker coming.

[IMG]http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/conti/co_contiprocontact_ci2_l.jpg[/IMG]

adb280z · 01-24-2012, 09:56 PM

[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4341147]Besides reiterating that minivans are ghey I must also mention that snow tires are a sham and huge waste of money.

We got around 4 inches here on long island yesterday and when going to the gym yesterday morning on mostly unplowed roads my all-wheel drive vehicle with all-season Continental radials went through the snow like an Artic Cat Snowmobile.

Whoever talked you into the snow tires saw a sucker coming.

[IMG]http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/conti/co_contiprocontact_ci2_l.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Snow tires aren't a waste of money. The only money spent is on changing them. Tires are a wear item so you're always wearing out one set anyway.

THE_SOOTHSAYER · 01-24-2012, 11:10 PM

[QUOTE=adb280z;4346292]Snow tires aren't a waste of money. The only money spent is on changing them. Tires are a wear item so you're always wearing out one set anyway.[/QUOTE]

Yes they are. An AWD vehicle with good all weather tires blows away any 2 wheel drive vehicle with snow tires....however, according to SAR, AWD is a "marketing ploy" lol

Jetfan16 · 01-24-2012, 11:20 PM

[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4346385]Yes they are. An AWD vehicle with good all weather tires blows away any 2 wheel drive vehicle with snow tires....however, according to SAR, AWD is a "marketing ploy" lol[/QUOTE]

Maybe so, but what do you do if you don't have an AWD vehicle? Put all weather tires on it? Hell no, you have to use snow tires, and that's ok!

THE_SOOTHSAYER · 01-24-2012, 11:21 PM

[QUOTE=Jetfan16;4346401]Maybe so, but what do you do if you don't have an AWD vehicle? Put all weather tires on it? Hell no, you have to use snow tires, and that's ok![/QUOTE]

I would assume if you had SAR's wealth, AWD would be a given.

adb280z · 01-25-2012, 02:20 AM

[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4346385]Yes they are. An AWD vehicle with good all weather tires blows away any 2 wheel drive vehicle with snow tires....however, according to SAR, AWD is a "marketing ploy" lol[/QUOTE]

Other than the changeover, which you can do yourself if you want. Where's the money spent? Also AWD isn't necessary 90% of the time and costs you in fuel costs as well.

freestater · 01-25-2012, 10:26 AM

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southside · 01-25-2012, 10:29 AM

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jetstream23 · 01-25-2012, 11:06 PM

[QUOTE=southside;4346769]Dude, those are awesome![/QUOTE]

Until you get some rocks stuck in them.

southside · 01-25-2012, 11:11 PM

[QUOTE=jetstream23;4347769]Until you get some rocks stuck in them.[/QUOTE]

We're not talking about your kidney stones old man.

jetstream23 · 01-25-2012, 11:38 PM

[QUOTE=southside;4347775]We're not talking about your kidney stones old man.[/QUOTE]

I ain't that old you fargin sneaky bastage!

southside · 01-25-2012, 11:52 PM

[QUOTE=jetstream23;4347801]I ain't that old you fargin sneaky bastage![/QUOTE]

It's me, Poli, and then a bunch of old weirdos. Just deal with it.

01-22-2012, 03:41 AM	#41
WestCoastOffensive Lying to the Smithsonian Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,639	[QUOTE=jetstream23;4340944]Are you sure? What did you have that's 4" to measure it? oh...wait...nevermind. :erm:[/QUOTE] "That's not a snow angel!! That's NOT A SNOW ANGEL!!! Grab the KIDSSS!!! don't let them play there!!!"

01-22-2012, 07:50 AM	#42
thebigragu Downright Brilliant All Pro Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,828	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340230][IMG]http://www.ecarcaretips.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bidgestone-blizzak.jpg[/IMG] Got 4" of snow on the ground in Bergen County, mostly unplowed. Taking the 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite out for its maiden voyage on the new Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires. Will give a full report when done, update from the Bagel Emporium in Midland Park if all goes well. SAR I[/QUOTE] Honda minivan sar? This is certainly beneath you. What's next Spalding golf clubs.

01-22-2012, 10:31 AM	#43
GMCJETS Been there done that. Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,658	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340284] First off, it's the wife's car, we've got 3 kids and lots of sports equipment to lug around. It's the most expensive minivan money can buy, the safest too. SAR I[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=thebigragu;4340968]Honda minivan sar? This is certainly beneath you. What's next Spalding golf clubs.[/QUOTE] :rolleyes:

01-22-2012, 11:28 AM	#44
THE_SOOTHSAYER President and CEO JetsInsider.com Founder Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11,426	Besides reiterating that minivans are ghey I must also mention that snow tires are a sham and huge waste of money. We got around 4 inches here on long island yesterday and when going to the gym yesterday morning on mostly unplowed roads my all-wheel drive vehicle with all-season Continental radials went through the snow like an Artic Cat Snowmobile. Whoever talked you into the snow tires saw a sucker coming. [IMG]http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/conti/co_contiprocontact_ci2_l.jpg[/IMG]

01-24-2012, 09:56 PM	#45
adb280z All League Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Belleville, NJ Posts: 3,428	[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4341147]Besides reiterating that minivans are ghey I must also mention that snow tires are a sham and huge waste of money. We got around 4 inches here on long island yesterday and when going to the gym yesterday morning on mostly unplowed roads my all-wheel drive vehicle with all-season Continental radials went through the snow like an Artic Cat Snowmobile. Whoever talked you into the snow tires saw a sucker coming. [IMG]http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/conti/co_contiprocontact_ci2_l.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] Snow tires aren't a waste of money. The only money spent is on changing them. Tires are a wear item so you're always wearing out one set anyway.

01-24-2012, 11:10 PM	#46
THE_SOOTHSAYER President and CEO JetsInsider.com Founder Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11,426	[QUOTE=adb280z;4346292]Snow tires aren't a waste of money. The only money spent is on changing them. Tires are a wear item so you're always wearing out one set anyway.[/QUOTE] Yes they are. An AWD vehicle with good all weather tires blows away any 2 wheel drive vehicle with snow tires....however, according to SAR, AWD is a "marketing ploy" lol

01-24-2012, 11:20 PM	#47
Jetfan16 I believe you..... BUT MY TOMMY GUN DONT! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,814	[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4346385]Yes they are. An AWD vehicle with good all weather tires blows away any 2 wheel drive vehicle with snow tires....however, according to SAR, AWD is a "marketing ploy" lol[/QUOTE] Maybe so, but what do you do if you don't have an AWD vehicle? Put all weather tires on it? Hell no, you have to use snow tires, and that's ok!

01-24-2012, 11:21 PM	#48
THE_SOOTHSAYER President and CEO JetsInsider.com Founder Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11,426	[QUOTE=Jetfan16;4346401]Maybe so, but what do you do if you don't have an AWD vehicle? Put all weather tires on it? Hell no, you have to use snow tires, and that's ok![/QUOTE] I would assume if you had SAR's wealth, AWD would be a given.

01-25-2012, 02:20 AM	#49
adb280z All League Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Belleville, NJ Posts: 3,428	[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4346385]Yes they are. An AWD vehicle with good all weather tires blows away any 2 wheel drive vehicle with snow tires....however, according to SAR, AWD is a "marketing ploy" lol[/QUOTE] Other than the changeover, which you can do yourself if you want. Where's the money spent? Also AWD isn't necessary 90% of the time and costs you in fuel costs as well.

01-25-2012, 10:26 AM	#50
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01-25-2012, 10:29 AM	#51
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01-25-2012, 11:06 PM	#52
jetstream23 recovering from turf toe Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ (New Jets Stadium Section 246) Posts: 31,559	[QUOTE=southside;4346769]Dude, those are awesome![/QUOTE] Until you get some rocks stuck in them.

01-25-2012, 11:11 PM	#53
southside Forever Awesome All Pro Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,884	[QUOTE=jetstream23;4347769]Until you get some rocks stuck in them.[/QUOTE] We're not talking about your kidney stones old man.

01-25-2012, 11:38 PM	#54
jetstream23 recovering from turf toe Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ (New Jets Stadium Section 246) Posts: 31,559	[QUOTE=southside;4347775]We're not talking about your kidney stones old man.[/QUOTE] I ain't that old you fargin sneaky bastage!

01-25-2012, 11:52 PM	#55
southside Forever Awesome All Pro Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,884	[QUOTE=jetstream23;4347801]I ain't that old you fargin sneaky bastage![/QUOTE] It's me, Poli, and then a bunch of old weirdos. Just deal with it.