Sol good in Rain and Snow?
QuarterMile
01-29-2005, 09:22 PM
Does anyone know if the sol is good in snow or rain?
I just want to know because I just bought a sol and I am not so sure about taking it out in the snow and rain. Pluss I am new to shifting but anyone let me know thanks.
I just want to know because I just bought a sol and I am not so sure about taking it out in the snow and rain. Pluss I am new to shifting but anyone let me know thanks.
Plastic_Fork
01-30-2005, 07:04 AM
Really depends on what tires you have. For me, the Sol's great in rain and not great on snow. But I have sport tires that were meant for dry and wet only, not snow and ice. Didn't anticipate moving north so my Sol's worthless on snow. I know of others up north that have no issues. Lots of Sol's in Canada. Tires play the biggest factor.
Privatebigandrew
01-30-2005, 10:55 AM
my sol had some all season tires on it and performed great in the rain, but horrible in the snow and ice. Mine doesn't have ABS so that plays a factoer, but anytime i touched the brakes, no matter how lightly, my wheels would lock up in the snow. it was really scary, especially with others around you. Made for some nice drifting though. :)
94SolGrl
02-02-2005, 09:31 AM
It's all about the tires. Right now I have almost 10" of rubber on the ground (17"x7.5" wheels with hella big tires), and even when I try to cut traction, I can't. They grip all day and all night. Depends on what kind of tire and what size. The more rubber you have on the ground, the more traction you have.
Privatebigandrew
02-02-2005, 06:24 PM
The more rubber you have on the ground, the more traction you have. Not entirerly true. This only applies in dry weather. Ad rain or snow, and its the exact opposite. More tire means more hydroplaning in the rain and sliding in the snow.
94SolGrl
02-03-2005, 09:37 AM
also depends on tires... I'm sitting on really good tires... about $190 a piece. Like I said... I have yet to slide or spin... and don't think I haven't tried. :D
k_dawg
10-20-2005, 10:06 PM
Well, I spin all day in the snow even with snow tires on there. The car is too light and will spin if you push on the gas even a little hard
AudioGuy93DelSol
10-21-2005, 03:56 PM
Don't bring back dead threds...
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