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11-20-2014, 05:53 AM
#951
Originally Posted by Gilly_S2KFreak' timestamp='1416490797' post='23411994
really trying to figure out if i should get snowtires/rims for the STi this year. i just don't know how bad winter will be in the baltimore area. its a lot of money if they aren't needed.also... i got my loan approved for the engagement ring
Anything deeper than a foot and the STI is probably not going anyway snow tires or not IM). If we get a freak storm (like in 2009/10) wait till the roads are clear.
that's what i was thinking. i've gone through a snow drift of about 2 feet before (coming home from buffalo two years ago) but i wouldn't do it again if i didn't have to.
if we get a freak storm, my work will be closed. i just know that baltimore streets don't ever get plowed well and people are ridiculously stupid, so any bit a stopping power will help, and i know the blizzak ws series are awesome in helping to stop.
11-20-2014, 05:53 AM
#952
snow :blower: i mean snow 
11-20-2014, 06:24 AM
#953
Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1416494772' post='23412034
[quote name='Gilly_S2KFreak' timestamp='1416490797' post='23411994']
really trying to figure out if i should get snowtires/rims for the STi this year. i just don't know how bad winter will be in the baltimore area. its a lot of money if they aren't needed.
also... i got my loan approved for the engagement ring
really trying to figure out if i should get snowtires/rims for the STi this year. i just don't know how bad winter will be in the baltimore area. its a lot of money if they aren't needed.also... i got my loan approved for the engagement ring
Anything deeper than a foot and the STI is probably not going anyway snow tires or not IM). If we get a freak storm (like in 2009/10) wait till the roads are clear.
that's what i was thinking. i've gone through a snow drift of about 2 feet before (coming home from buffalo two years ago) but i wouldn't do it again if i didn't have to.
if we get a freak storm, my work will be closed. i just know that baltimore streets don't ever get plowed well and people are ridiculously stupid, so any bit a stopping power will help, and i know the blizzak ws series are awesome in helping to stop.
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I think you are fine with all seasons and AWD, just drive slow and smart. Now I do have snow tires where I live. I think I could get buy for the most part w/o them,. I am not venturing out in a blizzard and if I need to I have a set of chains that will really provide traction just in case its a dire emergency.
There is only one road in and it very steep in places and its 3.5 miles to my house, mostly uphill
Here is one section that had caught 2 vehicles last Dec in a small storm
11-20-2014, 06:26 AM
#954
Community Organizer
That reminds me...
I swore last year that I was never shoveling my driveway again. About time to find me a snow blower!
Of course I am going to pay top dollar for it now.
I swore last year that I was never shoveling my driveway again. About time to find me a snow blower!
Of course I am going to pay top dollar for it now.
11-20-2014, 06:34 AM
#956
11-20-2014, 06:39 AM
#957
Originally Posted by Gilly_S2KFreak' timestamp='1416495210' post='23412040
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1416494772' post='23412034']
[quote name='Gilly_S2KFreak' timestamp='1416490797' post='23411994']
really trying to figure out if i should get snowtires/rims for the STi this year. i just don't know how bad winter will be in the baltimore area. its a lot of money if they aren't needed.
also... i got my loan approved for the engagement ring
[quote name='Gilly_S2KFreak' timestamp='1416490797' post='23411994']
really trying to figure out if i should get snowtires/rims for the STi this year. i just don't know how bad winter will be in the baltimore area. its a lot of money if they aren't needed.also... i got my loan approved for the engagement ring
Anything deeper than a foot and the STI is probably not going anyway snow tires or not IM). If we get a freak storm (like in 2009/10) wait till the roads are clear.
that's what i was thinking. i've gone through a snow drift of about 2 feet before (coming home from buffalo two years ago) but i wouldn't do it again if i didn't have to.
if we get a freak storm, my work will be closed. i just know that baltimore streets don't ever get plowed well and people are ridiculously stupid, so any bit a stopping power will help, and i know the blizzak ws series are awesome in helping to stop.
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I think you are fine with all seasons and AWD, just drive slow and smart. Now I do have snow tires where I live. I think I could get buy for the most part w/o them,. I am not venturing out in a blizzard and if I need to I have a set of chains that will really provide traction just in case its a dire emergency.
There is only one road in and it very steep in places and its 3.5 miles to my house, mostly uphill
Here is one section that had caught 2 vehicles last Dec in a small storm
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i remember you posting that before...
with how little it looks like they plow that, i would actually run chains on that road.
11-20-2014, 06:47 AM
#958
Community Organizer
Originally Posted by WhrDLMI' timestamp='1416497194' post='23412075
That reminds me...
I swore last year that I was never shoveling my driveway again. About time to find me a snow blower!
Of course I am going to pay top dollar for it now.
I swore last year that I was never shoveling my driveway again. About time to find me a snow blower!
Of course I am going to pay top dollar for it now.
Better get one before the snow starts flying, maybe a Black Friday deal?
11-20-2014, 06:59 AM
#959
Community Organizer
I remembered the one that I picked out last year... Ariens 920021.
As I understand it, I pretty much have to go with a 2-stage blower because of the gravel driveway. I can't remember exactly why but a single stage can't cope with that. Ariens blowers are re-branded Husqvarna units and are generally considered to be great for Harry Homeowner types such as myself.
This is the one that I want. Just need to find it somewhere...
As I understand it, I pretty much have to go with a 2-stage blower because of the gravel driveway. I can't remember exactly why but a single stage can't cope with that. Ariens blowers are re-branded Husqvarna units and are generally considered to be great for Harry Homeowner types such as myself.
This is the one that I want. Just need to find it somewhere...
11-20-2014, 07:19 AM
#960
Community Organizer
Looks like Home Depot has the best price going currently.