"Tacy" <tacyhunter@dontspamthesofthome.net> wrote in message
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> Fergie wrote:
>
> > I have a 95 Civic 4dr which has been great on ice, slush and in snow;
> > the only winter drawback has been the noise from the 4 studded snow
> > tires
>
> Do you ever have to stop on hills? I live in a region with many soft
> hills and I see some vehicles spin their tyres on slopes. Does pressure
> applied to the pedal have a lot more impact in icy conditions or is it
> the weight of the car or tyre condition?
>
> --
> -- Tacy
>

You have to keep in mind that there are a lot of morons on the road and more
often than not, when you see someone spinning their tires, it's because
they're using worn all-seasons. Get a good set of winter tires on all 4
tires and you'll be fine.