Sentences with phrase «equipped with snow tires»

While most people think about trucks and SUVs in the competition, it's great to see one gung - ho PR guy that wants to send his sports car, equipped with snow tires.

I often see a variety of Mercedes vehicles parked in his driveway, but on this snowy day he was spinning his rear wheels in a C - class (equipped with snow tires, by the way).

Not exact matches

Finally, a simulated road course on ice and snow allowed us to compare one Mazda CX - 3 with FWD and all - season tires with another that was equipped with AWD and all - season tires and one with AWD and Blizzaks.

Between approximately 10 a.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 1 (Super Bowl Sunday) and 7 a.m. EST on Monday, Feb. 2 (Groundhog Day), about a foot of snow dropped on Ann Arbor, Michigan, rendering its poorly plowed roads impassable by the majority of Michigan's vehicles, which are typically equipped with useless all - season tires and driven by similarly useless people.

On the way south, Hoey dealt with snow flurries and freezing rain, making him happy that the Acura was equipped with Bridgestone Blizzak tires.

Thankfully, our test car was equipped with Pirelli Sotto Zero winter tires; I suspect it would be undrivable in snow on even all - seasons.

When equipped with snow - tires, the little Scion sports car managed to keep me from getting stuck or stranded.

However, in the cold winter with snow tires equipped, the cabin is far worse.

While an xDrive equipped version with some snow tires would be the best choice, the owner went for a rear - wheel drive BMW 220d with plenty of power and torque under the hood.

Our tester was equipped with dedicated snow tires and it proved to be more than up to the task of plowing through a variety of ice / snow type conditions on a trip that saw several other drivers end up nose or ass - first in a ditch.

This equips the RAM 2500 or 3500 with an anti-spin differential, OWL 18 ″ tires, a higher - amp alternator and much more for easy snow plowing.

To prove the all - wheel - drive system's capabilities, Land Rover released a video in which a Sport SVR (equipped with standard Michelin 275/45 R21 all - season tires) completes 0 - to - 62 mph runs on various surfaces, from asphalt to gravel, sand, mud, and snow.

I love the Focus ST, too, but the RS is just far and away more fun to drive, and with all - wheel drive, it's not only got greater performance potential, but in the winter here in New England, equipped with those winter tires, it promises to be a snow - and ice - fighting beast.

This Toyota Highlander comes equipped with these options: Window Grid Diversity Antenna, Wheels: 18 Split 5 - Spoke Machined - Face Alloy - inc: black center caps, Variable Intermittent Wipers w / Heated Wiper Park, Valet Function, Trip Computer, Transmission: Electronic 6 - Speed Automatic w / OD - inc: ECT - i, sequential shift mode and snow mode, Towing w / Harness, Tires: P245 / 60R18 105S AS, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks, and Systems Monitor.

When braking and cornering in the snow the F - PACE was always reliable and we applaud Jaguar for keeping the tires suitable for real - world weather rather than equipping the vehicle with low - profile tires and hard summer compounds.

In the snow, this car probably should be left in the garage (if you have a choice), equipped with all - season tires at the least, and snow tires (labeled M+S for mud + snow) if you get snow regularly.

* This Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Comes Equipped with These Options * SUSPENSION PACKAGE, OFF - ROAD includes 35 mm deflective disk twin tube shock absorbers, off - road jounce bumpers, 33 mm front stabilizer bar, (NZZ) skid plate package and Z71 decals on rear quarters, SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE includes 10 - amp power for backup and roof emergency light, forward lamp wiring harness, (TRW) Provision for cab roof mounted lamp / beacon, instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller, (NZZ) Skid Plate Package and increased Front Gross Axle Weight Rating, SKID PLATE PACKAGE, FRAME - MOUNTED SHIELDS includes front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case, LICENSE PLATE FRONT MOUNTING PACKAGE, INTERIOR PLUS PACKAGE includes (AG1) driver 6 - way power seat adjuster, (UUI) AM / FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback and USB port, (UK3) steering wheel - mounted audio controls, (UPF) Bluetooth for phone, (A60) locking tailgate, (PPA) EZ - lift tailgate and (T96) front fog lamps, TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER, INTEGRATED, TIRES, LT265 / 70R17E ALL - TERRAIN, BLACKWALL, TAILGATE, LOCKING, TAILGATE, EZ - LIFT, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROLS.

The Grand Marquis achieves good traction in the snow with snow tires equipped, but the setup is far from ideal.

When equipped with the available Advance Package, the TL comes with 18 × 8 - inch 5 - spoke wheels while the TL SH - AWD ® is fitted with 19 × 8 - inch split five - spoke aluminum wheels paired with new performance minded 245 / 40R19 all - season tires that offer significantly improved performance in snow and ice.

Nissan is also displaying a trio of «Winter Warriors,» custom - built Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue models equipped with special snow tracks in place of their wheels and tires.

* This Toyota 4Runner Comes Equipped with These Options * Valet Function, Trip computer, Transmission: Electronic 5 - Speed Automatic w / OD, Transmission w / Sequential Shift Control and Oil Cooler, Tires: P265 / 70R17 Mud & Snow, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks, Systems Monitor, Steel Spare Wheel, Splash Guards, Softex Synthetic Leather Seat Trim - inc: gray insert w / black bolster,.

* This Toyota 4Runner Comes Equipped with These Options * Transmission: Electronic 5 - Speed Automatic w / OD, Transmission w / Sequential Shift Control and Oil Cooler, Tires: P265 / 70R17 Mud & Snow, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks, Systems Monitor, Steel Spare Wheel, Softex Synthetic Leather Seat Trim, Single Stainless Steel Exhaust, Side Impact Beams, Roof Rack Rails Only.

* This Toyota Sequoia Comes Equipped with These Options * Trunk / Hatch Auto - Latch, Trip computer, Transmission: Electronic 6 - Speed Automatic, Transmission w / Driver Selectable Mode, Sequential Shift Control and Oil Cooler, Tires: P275 / 55R20 - inc: Mud and Snow rated radials, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks, Streaming Audio, Steel Spare Wheel, Splash Guards, Single Stainless Steel Exhaust.

* This Ford Mustang Comes Equipped with These Options * ECOBOOST PERFORMANCE PACKAGE - inc: unique chassis tuning, unique electronic power assisted steering, unique anti-lock brakes, stability control tuning and upsized rear sway bar, Larger Brake Rotors, 4 - piston calipers, Engine Turn Aluminum Instrument Panel, Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Boost), Spoiler Delete, Wheels: 19» x 9» Ebony Black - Painted Aluminum, 3.55 Limited Slip Rear Axle, HD Front Springs, Larger Radiator, Tires: P255 / 40R19 Summer - Only Designed to optimize driving dynamics and provide superior performance on wet and dry roads, High performance summer tires wear faster than non-performance tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, EQUIPMENT GROUP 201A - inc: HD Radio, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Shaker Pro Audio System, 12 speakers, ENGINE: 2.3 L ECOBOOST (STD), ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL W / COLLISION MITIGATION - inc: Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, Wireless Streaming, Wheels: 18» x 8» Magnetic Painted / Machined - inc: Aluminum, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip Computer, Tires: P235 / 50R18 BSW AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure WarTires: P255 / 40R19 Summer - Only Designed to optimize driving dynamics and provide superior performance on wet and dry roads, High performance summer tires wear faster than non-performance tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, EQUIPMENT GROUP 201A - inc: HD Radio, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Shaker Pro Audio System, 12 speakers, ENGINE: 2.3 L ECOBOOST (STD), ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL W / COLLISION MITIGATION - inc: Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, Wireless Streaming, Wheels: 18» x 8» Magnetic Painted / Machined - inc: Aluminum, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip Computer, Tires: P235 / 50R18 BSW AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Wartires wear faster than non-performance tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, EQUIPMENT GROUP 201A - inc: HD Radio, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Shaker Pro Audio System, 12 speakers, ENGINE: 2.3 L ECOBOOST (STD), ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL W / COLLISION MITIGATION - inc: Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, Wireless Streaming, Wheels: 18» x 8» Magnetic Painted / Machined - inc: Aluminum, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip Computer, Tires: P235 / 50R18 BSW AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Wartires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, EQUIPMENT GROUP 201A - inc: HD Radio, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Shaker Pro Audio System, 12 speakers, ENGINE: 2.3 L ECOBOOST (STD), ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL W / COLLISION MITIGATION - inc: Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, Wireless Streaming, Wheels: 18» x 8» Magnetic Painted / Machined - inc: Aluminum, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip Computer, Tires: P235 / 50R18 BSW AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Wartires when temperatures drop to approximately 40 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, EQUIPMENT GROUP 201A - inc: HD Radio, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Shaker Pro Audio System, 12 speakers, ENGINE: 2.3 L ECOBOOST (STD), ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL W / COLLISION MITIGATION - inc: Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, Wireless Streaming, Wheels: 18» x 8» Magnetic Painted / Machined - inc: Aluminum, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip Computer, Tires: P235 / 50R18 BSW AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure WarTires: P235 / 50R18 BSW AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning.

The difference in braking between winter tires and summer tires can be startling: a typical car travelling at just 31 mph on snow will take 52 yards to come to a full stop with summer tires — a scary 26 yards more than if the same car is equipped with winter tires.

Some insurance companies offer a discount when all four of tires are changed seasonally so that in the winter the vehicle is equipped with tires designed specifically for driving in the cold and snow.

Even with the occasional flash whiteout snow shower and patches of ice everywhere, the GTC4Lusso felt as sure - footed as a Quattro - equipped Audi (its Pirelli snow tires help a lot).