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citizenx 
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 Topic: Kuga in the snow & ice. Snow chains/socks/tyresPosted: 01 Nov 2008 at 11:51am |
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As i live in the most nothern part of Norway, we got some ice and snow this week. Driving the Kuga on snow with stud tires was hillarius. Even with the ESP enabled it was fun to give extra throttle in the kurves, but of course it was even funnier when disabled. Making doughnuts on the parkinglot was no problem :D Going up quite steep hills was also no problem. Maybe i put up a video on youtube when we get som more snow, right now its to much grip as its -3°C. Conclusion: Kuga on snow rocks! |
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quatroxquatro
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Posted: 01 Dec 2008 at 5:43pm |
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I am very close to getting some winter M+S tyres for my Kuga as the ski season is here.
 I would like to know if anyone has winter(snowflake on a mountain logo on the sidewall) tyres fitted and if so what make and how happy are you with them
I have used Nokian WR on my VW before and they were fine, and may go for the newer version WR G2 (they have a SUV version) on the K. PS: Anyone looking for a set of 4 part worn Nokian WR 205/55/R16 94V XL winter tyres? Edited by quatroxquatro - 02 Dec 2008 at 2:03am |
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ilove1981
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009 at 12:05pm |
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I loved my journey to and from work today! A 50-mile round trip and the Kuga felt very sure-footed in the snow and on slushy roads. In safe places, I pushed it harder to see how it performed and it went uphill on snow-covered roads like they were bone dry. I've been driving 4WDs for some time now, so before anyone reminds me, I do know better than to assume it will keep me alive at all times :-) Anybody else having fun and enjoying this weather?
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BigGeord
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009 at 3:04pm |
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I was wondering if any Kugan has purchased a set of winter tyres yet for their baby and what sort of prices are you paying?
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Kugaboy
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009 at 4:54pm |
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hi all, this may sound a bit strange, but did anyone else have any problems on the ice today? my Kuga slipped and skidded three times during a four mile journey. At one point after coming to a slow stop at a right turn, the Kuga slid to the left, leaving me at an angle accross two lanes. My initial thoughts, are that is is not handling the snow and ice too well at all? Any ideas??? Cheers
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Jase1
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009 at 5:01pm |
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As mentioned on here elsewher Kugaboy...the Kugas 4wd will get you out of situations and get you moving where others stand still, however once moving NO 4x4 has the ability to override a hard brake foot in poor conditions and the ABS will just chatter away as you slide across the junction..always drive to the conditions whatever you are driving.
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Jase1
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009 at 5:02pm |
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.......unless you get a set of chains...that is...are halfords selling them and how long is this cold snap on for.....?
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Kugaboy
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009 at 5:07pm |
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Thanks Jase1, must be honest, my breaking was very light, but take your comment - cheers - i'll see how it goes tomorrow.
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ilove1981
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009 at 5:59pm |
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I'm sure you know that brakes are not your friends on snow and ice. All my fun was uphill and cornering with my foot carefully pushing the gas pedal, not the brakes! I live at the bottom of a hill and the scariest part of my journey was the twisty last 100m to my house, avoiding the brake pedal wherever possible. The guy I was following hit them too hard and failed to make it round even a gentle bend and mounted the grass on the other side.
Have fun tomorrow, but be safe!
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quatroxquatro
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009 at 6:14pm |
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Tyres, tyres, TYRES! Without winter tyres fitted, you will not get any traction from ESP or braking assist from the ABS. Chains will help keep you moving, but only for snow covered road. Don't drive above 30mph/50kmh with them fitted or on 'dry' road otherwise you can damage the tyres and maybe a brake hose or the suspension too. For ice you need studded tyres, but not even slightly practical in the UK unless you live on the top of a mountain in the Cairngorms! Scandinavians usually have a set stashed somewhere for those freezing days after a snowfall. At the moment, these are my favourites for replacing my Goodyears.
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