| cybulman |
Am making a long trip from Texas to Chicago over Chritmas and was just interested to know, what actual experience has been, on the performance of the Michelin Lats, recently in the ice/snow storms hitting the MW.
Thanks,
Cy |
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| BMcD-MDX |
| Unless you are on unplowed country roads with more than 8" of snow you will be fine. Dedicated snows are for folks in more rural areas that see little plowing and salt. Just make sure you have an extra jug of windshield fluid with you. And don't be like many SUV drivers that think AWD somehow makes you immune to the laws of physics! You drive it like an idiot you will end up in the ditch! Good luck with the trip!! |
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| kingmdx |
| You will be fine ...just take it slow ...if you're new to snow/ice driving slow down even more ..especially around turns. Nothing beats taking your time if you have to be out in this kinda weather. |
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| Needsdecaf |
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Originally posted by BMcD-MDX
Unless you are on unplowed country roads with more than 8" of snow you will be fine. Dedicated snows are for folks in more rural areas that see little plowing and salt. Just make sure you have an extra jug of windshield fluid with you. And don't be like many SUV drivers that think AWD somehow makes you immune to the laws of physics! You drive it like an idiot you will end up in the ditch! Good luck with the trip!!
I disagree with this.
We had 4-6 inches here yesterday. It was plowed, but messy. The X kicks ass, but the tires hold it back big time. SHAWD and VSA are working overtime to stop the spinning, which is crappy. And I didn't have to do more than make a 10 mile round trip to pick up my son.
Did it get me through relatively well? Yes. Was I worried about getting stuck? No. But they are nothing special as far as AS's go. I note that on Tire Rack they are rated decently for light snow, but not as good in deeper snow. I would agree. The replacements will be better in the snow or I will go summer / winter route.
My Michelin Pilot LTX's on my Pathfinder were much better in deeper snow. Too bad they don't come in the X's size. |
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| BMcD-MDX |
Needsdecaf - Maybe your name says it all. j/k. Yes, you can get the tires spinning and the stability control kicking in easily. With 300HP a set of Blizzaks will spin and slide as well. That is your choice of driving technique. The message I was trying to get across, especially for a Texan coming north, is to drive it like it's a rear wheel drive car and you will be fine. You can only go as fast as the car ahead of you.
But I did drive it in the snow with the VSA off and it is more entertaining. But I've been driving in snow for 33 years. Still can't get these modern cars to do a decent donut. My Z06 not included. |
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| Needsdecaf |
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Originally posted by BMcD-MDX
Needsdecaf - Maybe your name says it all. j/k. Yes, you can get the tires spinning and the stability control kicking in easily. With 300HP a set of Blizzaks will spin and slide as well. That is your choice of driving technique. The message I was trying to get across, especially for a Texan coming north, is to drive it like it's a rear wheel drive car and you will be fine. You can only go as fast as the car ahead of you.
But I did drive it in the snow with the VSA off and it is more entertaining. But I've been driving in snow for 33 years. Still can't get these modern cars to do a decent donut. My Z06 not included.
I'm not talking about driving like it's 80 and sunny. I'm talking about driving cautiously in the snow.
No All Season tire is going to give you the traction of a dedicated winter. And even a dedicated winter tire isn't going to make a vehicle perform like it's on dry pavement when there is decent snow.
My point is that as far as All Seasons go, I have driven ones that are better in the snow by a fair degree. |
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| theOldMan |
You will probably have no problem getting traction and going forward, AWD is great for that. The issue is trying to stop on ice. All season tires, when new, are typically passable in minor winter conditions. If there is ice, it is better to stop and wait until the salt trucks passes by.
Once the road is salted, you should be ok. The abrasive nature of salt and sand help significantly. The big thing to wach for if you are on the interstate is the exit ramps. They are typically not as well maintained as the highway.
I have been driving in winter conditions for the last thirty years. The best advice is to leave lots of distance between you and the driver ahead of you, do not get yourself into a situation where you need to make any sudden stops or turns. If the roads are very slippery and you need to stop, it can be helpful to put the car in neutral. The car is always sending power to your wheels, by putting it in neutral you remove power and help the car stop in a shorter distance. If you notice the traction light blinking, it is a warning to take it easier.
I have driven in the mid-west during this time of the year with all season tires. It was not terrible, despite the ice and snow. But I took it real easy.
good luck. |
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| cybulman |
Thanks Y'all !
I lived in CT for a decade when I worked in NY, so I am used to snow and winter driving. I am coming off a VW Touareg with Diff Locks, which was faultless in snow/ice on the Dunlop GTs. I just wanted a few opinions on the MDX/Mich Lats combo and now I have them.
I just hope the weather is good by the end of next week, as I go up I 75 to I 44 in OK and MO and I 55 to IL, with a stop over in St. Louis.
Actual Drive time is usually 13.5 hours.
Will report back to the forum.
Cy |
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| selborne |
Had my 07 out last winter in a few snowstorms. Once the snow was over a couple of inches, the VSA and whatever else propels this car were working like crazy to keep things under control. I agree with Needsdecaf...
This year I planned ahead and got a set of Blizzaks and wheels. Took the X out yesterday in 10" of greasy snow. WOW! What a difference.
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| HwyRogue |
I just ordered Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow - the amount of snow we get here (Regina, SK) warrants good winter boots :)
Can't wait to get them on! |
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| Needsdecaf |
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Originally posted by HwyRogue
I just ordered Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow - the amount of snow we get here (Regina, SK) warrants good winter boots :)
Can't wait to get them on!
I am seriously considering the Nokian WR SUV for my next tires. I don't do enough snow driving to warrant separate snows.
Anyone have experience? |
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