Honda Civic performance in snow
 

How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

"rm_blizzard@hotmail.com" wrote:
>
> How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
> Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
> conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
> vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
> I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.


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Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

'Curly'

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

"rm_blizzard@hotmail.com" wrote:
>
> How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
> Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
> conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
> vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
> I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.


---------------------------

Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

'Curly'

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

"rm_blizzard@hotmail.com" wrote:
>
> How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
> Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
> conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
> vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
> I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.


---------------------------

Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

'Curly'

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

"rm_blizzard@hotmail.com" wrote:
>
> How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
> Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
> conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
> vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
> I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.


---------------------------

Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

'Curly'

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:22:43 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:

>"rm_blizzard@hotmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
>> Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
>> conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
>> vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
>> I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.
>
>
>---------------------------
>
>Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
>out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
>way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.
>
>'Curly'


Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
on a Civic?

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:22:43 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:

>"rm_blizzard@hotmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
>> Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
>> conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
>> vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
>> I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.
>
>
>---------------------------
>
>Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
>out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
>way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.
>
>'Curly'


Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
on a Civic?

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:22:43 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:

>"rm_blizzard@hotmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
>> Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
>> conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
>> vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
>> I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.
>
>
>---------------------------
>
>Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
>out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
>way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.
>
>'Curly'


Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
on a Civic?

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:22:43 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:

>"rm_blizzard@hotmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> How does the Civc do in snowy conditions? I am considering buying a
>> Civic, but a buddy who has a 98 says it's terrible in slippery
>> conditions. I live in a mountainous part of British Columbia where a
>> vehicle that handles well in winter conditions is essential. Presently
>> I drive a Subaru Imprezza but I want improved fuel economy.
>
>
>---------------------------
>
>Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
>out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
>way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.
>
>'Curly'


Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
on a Civic?

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

rm_blizzard@hotmail.com wrote:
> Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
> Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
> on a Civic?

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Correct me if I'm missing something, but isn't the Sube an AWD and the
Civic would be FWD (only), right? That would be a day and night
comparison.
Even my (underpowered) '97 CR-V can blow away the acceleration of any
FWD vehicle when the light turns green at an icy intersection. Four
wheels pushing and better snow clearance are fantastic advantages on
snow-covered ice.

'Curly'

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

rm_blizzard@hotmail.com wrote:
> Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
> Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
> on a Civic?

------------------------------

Correct me if I'm missing something, but isn't the Sube an AWD and the
Civic would be FWD (only), right? That would be a day and night
comparison.
Even my (underpowered) '97 CR-V can blow away the acceleration of any
FWD vehicle when the light turns green at an icy intersection. Four
wheels pushing and better snow clearance are fantastic advantages on
snow-covered ice.

'Curly'

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

rm_blizzard@hotmail.com wrote:
> Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
> Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
> on a Civic?

------------------------------

Correct me if I'm missing something, but isn't the Sube an AWD and the
Civic would be FWD (only), right? That would be a day and night
comparison.
Even my (underpowered) '97 CR-V can blow away the acceleration of any
FWD vehicle when the light turns green at an icy intersection. Four
wheels pushing and better snow clearance are fantastic advantages on
snow-covered ice.

'Curly'

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

rm_blizzard@hotmail.com wrote:
> Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
> Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
> on a Civic?

------------------------------

Correct me if I'm missing something, but isn't the Sube an AWD and the
Civic would be FWD (only), right? That would be a day and night
comparison.
Even my (underpowered) '97 CR-V can blow away the acceleration of any
FWD vehicle when the light turns green at an icy intersection. Four
wheels pushing and better snow clearance are fantastic advantages on
snow-covered ice.

'Curly'

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
> rm_blizzard@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>>Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
>>Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
>>on a Civic?
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Correct me if I'm missing something, but isn't the Sube an AWD and the
> Civic would be FWD (only), right? That would be a day and night
> comparison.
> Even my (underpowered) '97 CR-V can blow away the acceleration of any
> FWD vehicle when the light turns green at an icy intersection. Four
> wheels pushing and better snow clearance are fantastic advantages on
> snow-covered ice.

I was thinking the same thing: if you're used to an AWD vehicle in the snow,
you're likely to be sorely disappointed with a FWD vehicle, no matter how good
it handles snow.

Re: Honda Civic performance in snow
 

'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
> rm_blizzard@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>>Snow tires all round are a given. I have Nokian Hakkapeliittas on my
>>Subaru. So I should have no problems if I go with something similar
>>on a Civic?
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Correct me if I'm missing something, but isn't the Sube an AWD and the
> Civic would be FWD (only), right? That would be a day and night
> comparison.
> Even my (underpowered) '97 CR-V can blow away the acceleration of any
> FWD vehicle when the light turns green at an icy intersection. Four
> wheels pushing and better snow clearance are fantastic advantages on
> snow-covered ice.

I was thinking the same thing: if you're used to an AWD vehicle in the snow,
you're likely to be sorely disappointed with a FWD vehicle, no matter how good
it handles snow.