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[BigAl]

Reading some of the posts regarding the handling of the PigMig in snow what's people's view

Snow Chains ?
Or
Very low PSi ?

Both seem to  involve about the same time to setup /revert

[BigAl]

thought I'd slap a poll on

[nick v6]

heavy load in the boot
should see my mother in law
elephants got nothing on her

[TheBoy]

Despite owning an Omega for over 5yrs, can't say I've particularly had an issue  :-/

[Omega man 2]

Not much of a problem in an omega. But if some extra traction is required I would lower the tyre pressure.

[Lazydocker]

TBH although I've got a bit of weight in the boot with the LPG tank and a few other bits I don't have any issues and I haven't changed anything

Only time it let go was when I started throwing it into the corner and stamping on the loud pedal

General driving I found it OK, just pressed the snow button and got on with it Perhaps it's because I can be very light footed when necessary as I used to have to drive recovery trucks in snow

TBH, I think my choice would be snow chains if I was having severe difficulties but as I don't have any I'd just drop the pressures

[jerry]

Certainly found that putting some weight in the boot helps, and have lowered the psi in the tyres slightly.(Dont forget to make use of your"snowflake" button if an autobox either!!)
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[DC]

I am positively surprised how Omega deals with snow/ice on road,considering it is a rear-wheeldrive car. I almost never see TC light on - though it could be LSD helps a lot

[cem_devecioglu]

snow tires option ?

[jerry]

Dont think you should be driving on acid-or was it an hallucination?

[cem_devecioglu]

I always use snow tires in winter..no problems so far :-/

[Entwood]

Problem with most roads is .. main roads are clear, side roads crap ... if you let the tyres down to get out of the side roads .. you will have to drive on the cleared roads on low tyres ... not good .. and a possible "get out" by the Insurance company in the event of a "mishap". Snow chains take just a few minutes to put on, once on the clear stuff just another couple to remove ... sling em in the boot and away you go...


So my vote was ....  

[Chopsdad]

My vote - leave it at home and take the wife's car.

I had to feather the clutch to hop up a small hill 1m from home on Monday whilst the wife's front wheel drive car trotted around without a care.

[DC]

I always use snow tires in winter..no problems so far

Likewise. Not much choice in Switzerland though

[Mr Skrunts]

Full tank of fuel, Drop tyre pressures to 24/26 psi (carry 12v inflater in the boot)  If stranded in deep snow maybe lower the pressure again.

If winters start getting as bad as the 70's then I will buy snow chains.

If I did a lot of driving I would try and get some M&S tyres that were ok with road use and put them on my spare 15" rims

Also carry a plastic or fold up spade and some old woven sacks to put under the wheels.