Yokohama A520s are NOT winter tires

munster · Post by **munster** » November 14, 2003

This morning on the way to work I realized how bad A520s suck in snow. We had a freakish storm last night that only put about 1" on the ground, but that's 1" too much for those tires. She spun around on me in town and I had a choice...clip a Cherokee with my drivers side CTR lamp or put her on the sidewalk and risk a wheel. I chose the sidewalk and passed the Cherokee.

If you want an interesting driving experience this winter...throw on your summer wheels. Wooooooooo.

Merilious · Post by **Merilious** » November 14, 2003

did you curb your rim?

munster · Post by **munster** » November 14, 2003

Nope. Managed to hit the curb just right. It was a low curb (Thank God). No damage at all. Just a little show at the intersection for the woman in the Jeep.

robry · Post by **robry** » November 14, 2003

heh, I have high performance all seasons on my GA (the tank), and I was sliding around like a mofo. It wasn't too pretty.

munster · Post by **munster** » November 14, 2003

I managed to make it from Old Westmont to Osborne St. before sliding onto the sidewalk. I hate freakish early/late storms. I got caught in one in the spring the day after I put my wheels on. We should get some good donut videos while it's still icy before it melts.

nonJDMdsm · Post by **nonJDMdsm** » November 14, 2003

niiiiiiiiice...at least nobody was hurt or anything damaged

g4hatchie · Post by **g4hatchie** » November 14, 2003

snowy roads > rainy roads

rain is too friggin unpredictable. i f-ed up my front bumper the other night cuz i lost traction around a turn on a wet road. if it would have been snow instead..there's no way i would have lost control

civicex2g · Post by **civicex2g** » November 14, 2003

wow that sux.... i cant imagine not being under control with my car... good thing nothing got hurt or broekn.. mad driving skillz hehe

munster · Post by **munster** » November 14, 2003

It was fucking luck and a strong will not to fuck up the CTR lamps. hahaha.

levin · Post by **levin** » November 14, 2003

wow...lucky