Now those are some good snow tires

[Filliam H. Muffman]

Pretty much a paid ad for Nokian, but still impressive.

Finland-built electric car reaches 156 miles per hour on ice [ green.autoblog.com ]

[OWC Jamie]

<< The record had been previously held by a bunch of drunk guys in a Camaro in Minnesota.>>

:-)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKxyoud_c-E

[mikebw]

mmm, jelly-cam... :drool:

[DRR]

I don't see why that's particularly impressive.

Ice would lengthen acceleration times/distances and the ability of the car to drive straight at high speeds, but should have little to no effect on top speed. (especially with studs)

Having said that I've owned Nokians and they were excellent on ice.

[D-Rod]

I didn't read the article but was the car actually moving when the speedometer hit 156 MPH?

[mikebw]

DRR wrote:
I don't see why that's particularly impressive.

Ice would lengthen acceleration times/distances and the ability of the car to drive straight at high speeds, but should have little to no effect on top speed. (especially with studs)

I think having studded tires would certainly increase the rolling resistance of the tire. Isn't that kind of how snow/ice tires work?

[Racer X]

But, can it STOP?

I see countless drivers every winter who assume that since they can accelerate, that they can break just as easily. I watched a Ford Explorer almost break an articulated bus at the joint because the driver couldn't slow down.

[mrbigstuff]

Racer X wrote:
But, can it STOP?

I see countless drivers every winter who assume that since they can accelerate, that they can break just as easily. I watched a Ford Explorer almost break an articulated bus at the joint because the driver couldn't slow down.

bingo! although I would say that those folks were not too concerned about stopping, far too many people tail gate just as if they were driving on superb summer tires in dry, sunny conditions. just not good drivers, ultimately, if they can't understand simple physics.

[deckeda]

I remember Nokian. Back in the 90s they were known for good ergonomics and clear reception.

[Lux Interior]

mrbigstuff wrote: just not good drivers, ultimately, if they can't understand simple physics.

Meanwhile, they are cursing you wondering why you are going so slow. "Doesn't he know how to drive in snow?"