I wouldn't bother with a warrior mate - they really do drive like ass. If you have to buy a 4x4 I'd just get a Landie - they don't drive better, but they have infinitely more cool.
I dunno, I quite like them, small enough not to be too obnoxious too. I won't be buying one for how it drives for certain, and would definitely go for an open bed over an SUV. The Mrs likes them too, which is always a plus.
Even on a wet road they get a bit snappy - a friend of mine had a real rally moment on a downhill motorway sliproad one day.
And that doesn't need winter tyres because....? ...? when you drive a truck it doesn't snow anymore. ...? you just camp in the truck till the snow melts. ...? it's 4x4 and you seriously think thats gonna help on summer tyres ...? you've got a snowmobile in the back! I like the last one, in summer it could be a motorbike for traffic-jams.
hilux, you know you should! oh and while your at it, fit a gun rack for the mandatory AK-47. One thing i hate about warriors is the cabin position when sitting, in order to get ground clearance and keep the centre of G low, it feels like your sat on a cushion on the floor with your legs bolt out right in front. Most uncomfortable after a while. My bosses one was also **** at towing, 2.5td even with offroad tyres on firm mud it would struggle to move the caravans around the yard without slipping and sliding. The little 7.5hp tractor with grass tyres did a better job!
Global warming's REAL reasoning This is definitely true, the Warrior's not noted for it's driving abilities. If it's a work 4x4 a Defender will do the job admirably, after that one of the larger Nissans would be my recommendation.
Because... ... It won't be rear-wheel drive ... It won't be on run-flat "high performance" summer tyres Which is all I'm after really. And I fancy a truck. I looked at the Nissan trucks, but they all seemed too big, a lot bigger than the Warrior. I may look at some other alternatives though. The Warrior just does it for me for some reason. Hmm, decisions.
Well, you haven't got much winter, and all your neighbours are on summer tyres anyway, you might get through. Here, even the Audi quattro's and Subarus don't get through winter without dedicated winter tyres, that probably clouds my perception a bit.
I'm all for cold-weather tyres tbh - if you can afford 'em I see no reason not to have them. If you put them on at a regular time each year you wouldn't even need a spare set of wheels; just go to Kwik Fit and ask them to swap one for the other.
If the tyres don't have spikes then they aren't meant for winter use Yeah I can see how it may be a difficult decision when you only get snow sometimes. TBH I have absolutely no idea how one can get anywhere on summer tires in snow... Just today we went shopping with a friend of mine and despite the winter tyres his 1,4 l 207 was still spinning blanks on fourth gear...
The thing is that you have a real winter in Finland, winter here just means that its wetter and a bit colder, this years snow was exceptional, where I live we normally get two or so days of snow twice a year. There's no point in having studded tyres for the four or so days a year when they would be an advantage. Personally I ride a motorbike now, if there's snow on the roads I don't ride; 2 wheels + snow = hospital visit. Though bizarrely you can get snow chains for a motorbike... I'm still not risking it. Moriquendi
I bought these for my car last winter: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ContiWinterContact+TS790 ice, snow, slush, dry pavement, down to -36C, whatever the weather is, they handle like a dream. I never have a problem going the speed limit. The only concern I have with them is getting rear ended from people who cant stop as fast as I can. Of course winter here lasts a long time. And you need a good winter tire. Or someone who does body work for cheap...
I Have always wanted a pickup with an ATV at the back. I have nowhere to run the ATV, but they look cool sitting on a truck bed. (I'm talking about proper agricultural ATV's here. Not those childish-looking "race ATVs" Hehe. I have the same problem. For me winter tyres is an obviousness. Earlier today I were driving down a road that was so slippery that the ABS didn't work properly. The brakes started kicking as soon as i touched the pedal, and after a few meters all four wheels were blocked, but the car slowly moved forward and slightly sideways... Parking lots are fun now, though Running a motorbike on snow works well if you have a very good pair of shoes and run with your legs on the ground. You do wear out shoes fast, though.
Not yet. But it should be, the way some people drive. I was in a van of a co-worker the other day. Every time she hit the gas, tires would spin.
Have you got a link for the motorbike snow-chains? (I go to a winter motorcyclemeet every year and showing up with snowchains would be very cool)
Not on hand, let me have a think about where I saw it and I'll see if I can find it again. Moriquendi Edit: Bingo, Snow "Claws" Its even a German site.
Thanks! Those I know...they wind up badly scratching the "spokes", looking for something that doesn't touch the rim. Guess it's time to break out the 'ole knitting needles and some steel wool!
