Recent content by CrazyOkie

That's what I used to do in Oklahoma, throw sand in the back (usually just 100 lbs) and then it was Hakuna Matata for the winter. I've heard a lot of good things about the Blizzaks, I was thinking that PLUS the sand should fix the problem. If you see my profile lists a Lancer - right now that...

True, on ice it really wouldn't matter short of chains/studs. In the winter time around Pittsburgh I love to watch all the crazy idiots who think AWD = traction all the time. One little ice patch really ruins their day

Which is great except that 1) with chains you can't go very fast (not that you would want to) 2) in some states chains are forbidden unless conditions are really bad, because of the damage they can do to the road

This is my concern with buying a '15 Mustang. I've got to go up to get out of my driveway. Any other area I'd be driving I'd have few concerns because the roads are typically kept in pretty good conditions and I consider myself a decent driver on snow/ice. So, does anyone have any experience...

New member here. Looking to buy a new 'stang next year, first I'll have owned since 1995 (I've owned a '67, an '80 and an '89 over the years). Back then I lived in Oklahoma & Texas (hence the name). Now I live in Pittsburgh, and hills (along with lots of snow and ice) are quite a big concern...