It sounds like you did a great job. Outside of studded tires (which are illegal in Illinois and probably in Jersey) or chains, there isn't much you can do on ice.had a scary exp today .. live in jersey city , nj and park my car at a multi level garage .. 3 levels a closed and the 4 th is open .. ..all the floors filled up and i had to go the 4th level .. while climbing up the ramp .. my tires started spinning .. the ramp was completely iced .. then the vehicle slowly started sliding back .. luckily no one was behind .. stopped after sliding couple of yards .. i reversed out and exited the garage and went back after waiting outside for a few mins when someone exited....beware of ice on ramps
i own a 2011 ex-l polished metal metallic - 300 miles on it... any tips to handle situations like this ?
I wouldn't bother with snow/ice tires..in my opinion. Here in the New York and New Jersey area they are usually pretty good with the roads. There are tradeoffs with the snow tires that most people don't mention, usually they (not all) are only good up to 50% of their tread life at which point they act like all seasons. The snow/ice tires do not handle as well as all seasons on regular pavement. You then have to buy new TPMS sensors and then pay your dealer to program them, then pay the dealer again to program your old wheel TPMS when you switch them again. You won't be driving on snow covered roads all the time. If it doesn't snow they are a waste. It's a lot of expense and hassle. In my opinion.I have found the stock set up on the 11 to be suspect at best. I researched the original tires at Tirerack and they seem to get good reviews but I lose traction in snow a little easier than I would like. It is likely the extra width of the tires versus my previous Dodge van that is causing more slippage.
I am considering snow tires and if I can find a decent set of wheels (preferably stock) I will go that route.
If you take it easy in snowy conditions it is manageable but there are better options.
Using L to brake with the engine can actually cause you to go out of control if you don't do it at the proper speed range/rpm range, esp on a snow or icy road. It's best to leave it in D and use your brakes. Everytime you use L you are putting wear on the transmission, I'd rather have it on my brake pads, they are cheaper to replace.
- Get a winter set of tires ASAP. OEM tires are OK to survive sporadic storms, but not Chicago's winters.
- Accelerate very slowly, specially when going uphill
- Avoid high profile snow piles, the Odyssey is low
- Double/triple your braking distance, the one you usually need to brake when on a dry surface
- Use "L" to brake with the engine when possible
- Carry a shovel
- Oh, and get your set of winter tries ASAP (Did I mention that already?)
That is why I said "when possible". I'm yet to replace an auto or manual transmission for doing that, and my cars have stopped more effectively than by using brakes (even with the best ABS on the market). Now, if you don't have those basic driving skills and don't have a feeling for the engine vs revs, yes use the brakes at all times, I agreeUsing L to brake with the engine can actually cause you to go out of control if you don't do it at the proper speed range/rpm range, esp on a snow or icy road.
That's not really true. In cold weather, winter tires provide a lot more traction, even on bare pavement.I The snow/ice tires do not handle as well as all seasons on regular pavement
I agree. I think your neighbors up north know what they're talking about when it comes to snowThat's not really true. In cold weather, winter tires provide a lot more traction, even on bare pavement.
That's not really true. In cold weather, winter tires provide a lot more traction, even on bare pavement.
Yup, it is all about the compounds used for eachI agree. I think your neighbors up north know what they're talking about when it comes to snow![]()
Oh.... where to begin.....I wouldn't bother with snow/ice tires..in my opinion. Here in the New York and New Jersey area they are usually pretty good with the roads. There are tradeoffs with the snow tires that most people don't mention, usually they (not all) are only good up to 50% of their tread life at which point they act like all seasons. The snow/ice tires do not handle as well as all seasons on regular pavement. You then have to buy new TPMS sensors and then pay your dealer to program them, then pay the dealer again to program your old wheel TPMS when you switch them again. You won't be driving on snow covered roads all the time. If it doesn't snow they are a waste. It's a lot of expense and hassle. In my opinion.