From: Realto Margarino on 16 Jan 2008 23:18 "Wickeddoll?" <wickeddollnofeckingspam1958(a)yahoo.com> says: >"Realto Margarino" <... >It must be much lighter than my Echo (Yaris in Europe was the Echo >prototype, for those who don't know). >I bought my 2000 Echo in Vermont, and lived in New Hampshire at the >time - that car made it through horrible snow many times, without >(unexpected)incident. Guess they spared the weight on the >U.S./Canadian Yaris. Did you drive a very large vehicle right >before your Yaris? Part of the problem is the small, 14 inch wheels. Part of the problem is the so-called "All-weather" tires. And part of the problem is the weight. Years ago we had a Honda Civic, when they were smaller than today, and it was much better in snow. But to answer your question, the last vehicle we drove regularly was a Chev Impala. cordially, as always, rm
From: Mr4701 on 16 Jan 2008 23:57 "Realto Margarino" <rm(a)justlinux.ca> wrote in message news:mCAjj.3437$WT3.1578(a)fe07.news.easynews.com... > Mr4701 <NoExists(a)earth.net> says: > >>You bought a Toyota Yaris to use in Ontario Canada? That was your >>first mistake. I own one and it works like a charm here in Dallas. >>Of course, we have frozen precip once a year... You picked the >>wrong place. A Ford Escape Hybrid would have been a better option >>for a place where it snows as much. > > Right. We're going to have to cancel our annual snow-skiing holiday > next July unless we get a new car by then. You could always ride your bike in Fall and Winter?
From: sharx35 on 17 Jan 2008 00:48 "mack" <mackerel(a)dslextreme.com> wrote in message news:13oskp919ajude0(a)corp.supernews.com... > > "JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborealis(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:krpjj.2267$7d1.583(a)news01.roc.ny... >> "Jeff" <kidsdoc2000(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message >> news:Xnpjj.14398$Y63.7517(a)trnddc03... >>> JoeSpareBedroom wrote: >>>> "Jeff" <kidsdoc2000(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:Iinjj.11510$Y63.7006(a)trnddc03... >>>>> ACAR wrote: >>>>>> On Jan 16, 5:44 am, "Michael Golden" <mgol...(a)bkbusa.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Remember, the snow tires go on the front, not the back. 8) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>> oversteer anyone? >>>>>> >>>>>> no reputable tire store would put 2 winter tires onto the front of a >>>>>> FWD vehicle. >>>>>> they'd have you buy 4 tires. >>>>> And what if you only had money for two tires or were unwilling to buy >>>>> four? >>>>> >>>>> Jeff >>>> >>>> >>>> Mixed tire types can ****SOMETIMES**** cause a car to act in ways that >>>> ****SOME**** drivers are not equipped to deal with. Find a way to >>>> afford four. >>> >>> I am glad you have extra money. In real life, not everyone does. >>> Unfortunately, the way some people find extra money is to not eat for a >>> while. >>> >>> Jeff >> >> >> I understand that. I was that away a few years ago right after my >> divorce. Some people also don't think ahead months or years for the >> things they know they'll need to buy. The OP is not in this situation, >> though. > And then some people can't seem to think ahead more than an hour or two. > This is what keeps 7-11 stores in business. If you have the ability to > think ahead (to the next payday, next rent payment, etc.) you won't be > running out of milk, bread or cigarettes at 10:30 PM and having to go to a > convenience store and paying a premium for your lack of planning ahead. > It's a classic sign of those who need public assistance. > I might add that these are also the people who drive to the post office in > their bathrobes to mail in their tax returns at 11 PM on April 15th. > They seem to always be a day late and a dollar short. Excellent post. Why ANYONE shop at Macks or 7-11 boggles the mind--their prices are almost ALWAYS way, way too high. > >
From: sharx35 on 17 Jan 2008 00:50 "Wickeddoll�" <wickeddollnofeckingspam1958(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:fmls1g.2a4.1(a)news.evilcabal.org... > > "JoeSpareBedroom" ... >> "Michael Golden"in message > .. >>> Realto Margarino wrote: >>> >>>> In forty years of driving we have never driven a car that is as bad >>>> in the snow as our 2006 Yaris Hatchback. We went out and bought >>>> snow tires today, hopefully that will help. But the dealership told >>>> us not to use rims larger than 14 inches for the 2006 hatchback. >>>> That sucks. >>>> >>>> The car is too light, and too close to the ground, to be a wise >>>> choice for the country roads in Ontario, at least this year... >>>> >>>> cordially, as always, >>>> >>>> rm >>> >>> Remember, the snow tires go on the front, not the back. 8) >>> >>> -- >> >> You don't mix tire types unless you're stupid, especially in areas where >> snow is a constant issue. You buy 4 tires. End of story. >> > > We did fine with all-season radials. > > Natalie Likewise, up here in subArctic Canada. As long as one doesn't need to drive through ditches, up steep driveways or rarely used country roads, all-season radials are adequate. A lot of people become over confident with snow tires, figuring they can do ANYTHING. > >
From: JoeSpareBedroom on 17 Jan 2008 08:38
"Mr4701" <NoExists(a)Earth.net> wrote in message news:5fBjj.34259$Zo3.30885(a)trnddc02... > > "Realto Margarino" <rm(a)justlinux.ca> wrote in message > news:mCAjj.3437$WT3.1578(a)fe07.news.easynews.com... >> Mr4701 <NoExists(a)earth.net> says: >> >>>You bought a Toyota Yaris to use in Ontario Canada? That was your >>>first mistake. I own one and it works like a charm here in Dallas. >>>Of course, we have frozen precip once a year... You picked the >>>wrong place. A Ford Escape Hybrid would have been a better option >>>for a place where it snows as much. >> >> Right. We're going to have to cancel our annual snow-skiing holiday >> next July unless we get a new car by then. > > You could always ride your bike in Fall and Winter? > He may live in a place where biking is suicidal. |