Based on my TPMS, I'm sitting at anywhere between 220 to 198 based on the temperature (Between 0 and -30C). I'm supposed to be at 235 which is where I'm at approximately when it's around 5C.
When I drive, I easily increase 20-30 kpa which means I either go from 220-240 or 200-220. Am I supposed to set the tire at 235 kpa at the complete cold? Because I wasn't super comfortable seeing the readings going into the 250s and 260s after driving 5-10 mins so I released some air.
That being said, my fuel economy is complete crap due to the lower pressure. Is it safe to have the pressure go as high as 250 and 260kpa after driving around a bit?
I always use PSI but besides that I always set my tire pressure when cold. I notice if the tires are under inflated on my motorcycle right off and I always set them when the tires are cold. I guess underinflating may help in the snow but wouldn't do it unless needed.
Is it just me or has anyone noticed in the year so far the city hasn't kept up with all the snow that has fallen? Usually they're pretty on top of it but I noticed roads everywhere are bad. This is coming from someone that has winter tires and AWD as well. I don't get stuck but its just really slippery. It might just be my winters too...
Is it just me or has anyone noticed in the year so far the city hasn't kept up with all the snow that has fallen? Usually they're pretty on top of it but I noticed roads everywhere are bad. This is coming from someone that has winter tires and AWD as well. I don't get stuck but its just really slippery. It might just be my winters too...
I feel like it was last year that they REALLY didn't keep up. Haven't noticed as much this year, apart from this last dump (24 hours or so) - none of the residential roads around me seem to be plowed. I think (don't quote me) that they've dropped the budget for residential plowing. This may have happened last year, actually. Somebody more in the know on city planning/budgets can probably confirm/deny this.
I feel like it was last year that they REALLY didn't keep up. Haven't noticed as much this year, apart from this last dump (24 hours or so) - none of the residential roads around me seem to be plowed. I think (don't quote me) that they've dropped the budget for residential plowing. This may have happened last year, actually. Somebody more in the know on city planning/budgets can probably confirm/deny this.
Residential I don't mind as much because that's expected but I guess its a two way street. Even if the city clears roads that doesn't mean everyone should drive like its normal conditions like most truck drivers do anyways (sorry In advance truck drivers ). It would just help in my opinion.
Edit: But yeah I would like to know more about the dropped budget if true.
IIRC, last year they did a special removal project from residential streets because there was a such an accumulation, deep ruts, etc. I don't think that it was dropped, per se, as it was never meant to be a regular thing to begin with.
The snow and cold these past few days seem to be keeping the crews busy. I'd like to see a little less ice and a little more gravel, of course, but it does seem fairly normal. But I have never had a problem with the way the city handles snow and ice and wouldn't be in favour of Montreal-style snow removal and the budget increase that would go along with it.
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the drive from cochrane is pretty good, until you hit the city limits, then it becomes a skating rink. I drive in 2wd all the way until I get to Stoney and then I switch to 4wd. You'd think there was a shortage of sand and gravel.
Back on the winter tire thread. I've had Blizzaks the past three seasons, and this year switched to the x-ice. I like the Blizzak better. My other vehicle still has Blizzaks and I find that they stop better and have more traction on the ice than the Michelins.
Am I supposed to set the tire at 235 kpa at the complete cold?
You set the tire pressure at the tire's recommended setting when the tire is completely cold.
So if the tire is supposed to be run at 32 psi, set the tire at 32 psi when the tire is cold (i.e., when the hasn't been driven any length of time). Having the tire get warmer, and thus have the tire's pressure increase, is normal and any modern tire should be able to safely handle the increased pressure.
Is it just me or has anyone noticed in the year so far the city hasn't kept up with all the snow that has fallen? Usually they're pretty on top of it but I noticed roads everywhere are bad. This is coming from someone that has winter tires and AWD as well. I don't get stuck but its just really slippery. It might just be my winters too...
It's just you. We haven't had any snow and then bang a dump followed by continuous light snow and -20 temps. Road salt isn't going to do anything and the city concentrates on the main roads until things settle down.
You people need to spend some time in Edmonton over the winter as you would gain some appreciation for Calgary's snow removal. Besides how much tax money do you want to put into snow removal when we go sometimes almost a month without snow. We barely had any snow in November and December.
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It's just you. We haven't had any snow and then bang a dump followed by continuous light snow and -20 temps. Road salt isn't going to do anything and the city concentrates on the main roads until things settle down.
You people need to spend some time in Edmonton over the winter as you would gain some appreciation for Calgary's snow removal. Besides how much tax money do you want to put into snow removal when we go sometimes almost a month without snow. We barely had any snow in November and December.
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Siped Goodyear Duratracs on my truck with lots of sand bags in the box.
Wifes car had Michelin x-ice that were very good and have been replaced with Nokian Hackapelita R's. Again, very good.
Some tires are better in snow, others better on ice. We have more ice to deal with than deep snow, read reviews, TireRack is a good site, and pick which is better for you.
It is the rubber compound in winter that is the key. Lots of siping allows flex and grip on ice and channels water away.
Does throwing some sand bags in the bed of the truck really make any difference? I had a 500lb snowmobile in the bed of my brothers RWD truck and that stupid thing still gets stuck all the time.
Does throwing some sand bags in the bed of the truck really make any difference? I had a 500lb snowmobile in the bed of my brothers RWD truck and that stupid thing still gets stuck all the time.
Yeah, it has to be sand or it won't work.
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Just ordered a set of Cooper Discoverer AT/W - 265/70R17 all-weather tires.
They are a new tire that came out in 2014. In Canada they are sold exclusively by Cdn Tire.
Tuned to deliver the snow traction of traditional winter tires, the Cooper Discoverer A/TW is a new hybrid truck tire that combines all-terrain and winter capabilities. Justifying the snowflake symbol on the sidewall, this Discoverer features cold-temperature-friendly tread compounding and winter siping (tread slits) for snow traction. To see if this unique tire lives up to its promise, we put it through our extensive tire test program.
After months of evaluation, we were impressed with its well-balanced grip and handling on the open road, long tread life, and good ride qualities. Snow traction was rated very good but the Discoverer did not distinguish itself much from many other all-terrain tires. Still, the A/TW proved to be more capable in the wintery conditions than Cooper’s Discoverer A/T3, a more traditional all-terrain tire.
After going through 14 test parameters, the Discoverer A/TW finished in fourth place among 15 all-terrain models tested. It’s a recommended choice for drivers needing a tire to tackle on- and off-road situations, and wintry conditions. The tire is available initially in 10 sizes and comes with a 50,000-mile tread wear warranty.
The price of $209.99 ea. for a 265/70R17 was great too.
). It would just help in my opinion.
