How good are winter tires on the Smart Fortwo?? Link for the tires (not sponsored) www.tirerack.c...
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@Sailor_ADHD Жыл бұрын
Great video! More like these! Gives me confidence 😅
@ToyotaGR86Performance Жыл бұрын
That’s kinda the point of this video. Thanks!
@KyleGer Жыл бұрын
I bought a used 2014 Smart fortwo a month ago and have been appreciating your maintenance videos. Here in Kansas, I haven't had a chance to drive in snow yet to see how the all season tire do. I have learned how to turn off traction control just in case, but then you lose ABS as well. Your video has me leaning towards getting winter tires for next winter. Thanks again for your helpful maintenance videos.
@ToyotaGR86Performance Жыл бұрын
I’m glad the videos help you out. The winter tires make a night/day difference when on ice/snow. It’s totally worth the money.
@normandgallant8106 Жыл бұрын
Ya the tires made a big difference , I now use them year round . I live in eastern Canada and in the country . They are worth the effort and don't cost much more than my other Continentals .
@ToyotaGR86Performance Жыл бұрын
@normandgallant8106 the tires are only good up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Any warmer than that and the tires have less traction than the summer tires. Something to think about.
@KyleGer Жыл бұрын
Last April I had an unexpected funeral to go in Colorado. My tires on the rear were down to the wear indicators and snow was predicted on I-70 going over the pass. I was nervous about making it and ordered winter tires for the back. The tire arrived late, and on the morning I needed to leave so just threw them in the back, thinking I could install them in Colorado if I needed to. I gambled with the old tires and had 20 miles of icy snow packed roads with a strong crosswind. The Smart car however did very well and didn't once lose traction. Anyway, I have the winter tires mounted on there own set of wheels and can't wait to try them out this winter. I haven't bought winters for the front yet, but I thought I'd see how the rear ones do first.
@ToyotaGR86Performance Жыл бұрын
@@KyleGer they are very sticky in the winter. Excellent traction. Drive better than my 4x4 with BF Goodrich KO2 tires which are 3PMSF rated.
@BB.......... Жыл бұрын
I have new ContiProContact on my 2013 Passion and haven't had any issues getting around here in Iowa this winter. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well they work.
@normandgallant8106 Жыл бұрын
Ya my winter continental did the trick ...the latest and greatest . I live in Canada and used about four sets of tires . The continental unidirectionnal tires made a huge difference . I hope they keep making them cause I planning on another 200, 000 kms on my car . The best tires for a smart car , I now use them year round , they soffen the ride .
@BradCarpo10 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the video. I'm from Michigan and those tires would be best.
@GaborMiklosHinterseer-Herold Жыл бұрын
Going uphill, you are good. Going downhill can be a different story, depending on angle and surface conditions (at least in Canadian winter); but overall, they perform sufficient enough for commuting.
@RealButcher11 ай бұрын
Nice. Got in the snow once with my smart... man oh man.. that thing just went in little circles. Could not go forward. Bought winter tires bammm... no problemo.
@franciscomejia8274 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. What is the background music? Greetings.
@ToyotaGR86Performance Жыл бұрын
Sorry, I have no idea what the music is. It was one of those free songs that you can use through KZbin without having to pay for rates. I’m sure if you use Shazam, you could probably find out what the song is.
@franciscomejia8274 Жыл бұрын
@@ToyotaGR86Performance Ok, thanks Greetings from "La Condesa", Mexico City.
@WTF_you_need3 ай бұрын
Is it safe to drive smart in winter time? Like this car, but I can't imagine if that's really ok for winter. Feels like gona fry during heavy wind
@ToyotaGR86Performance3 ай бұрын
With the right tires, it was completely fine.
@TheHollister77 Жыл бұрын
@SmartCarMaintenance do you have a picture of tread pattern google are showing two different ones I want the ones you have
@ToyotaGR86Performance Жыл бұрын
ContiWinter Contact TS800. That is the exact tire.