Colorado Springs, CO Snowy Mess Leaves Cars Stranded on Steep Roads - 12/28/2020

[@johnconstable8512]

why people don't use winter tires? "Winter tires gain their advantage not only because they have superior tread patterns that are designed for traction on ice and snow, but because they employ softer rubber compounds to enhance grip. That means when it's cold, whether it's on dry pavement, snow, or slush, it'll outperform an all-season"

[@werlecar]

They probably can’t afford a second set of tires.

[@pilotvanquish3886]

@@werlecar lane excuse, they just don’t want too

[@johnconstable8512]

@@werlecar if they can't buy a second set of tires, don't drive during bad weather. because they are putting not only their lives in danger, but all other lives as well

[@hhds113]

@@pilotvanquish3886 Lame you mean? And if you think its LAME then I suggest you pay for others to get winter tires. Since you think its LAME excuse and you think everyone has money.

[@hhds113]

@@johnconstable8512 Look another idiot who thinks everyone has money. How about lending them some money then. How can they get to work? Or get food? How about keeping your mouth shut. If you're not going to help maybe you should go back to your safe space. Get off your high horse and understand why people can't afford your precious winter tires.

[@rangerider51]

Looks like somebody’s going to have cold pizza tonight if they get it at all.

[@hhds113]

@@dave_n8pu That's why I put weight in my truck. Usually bags of salt or concrete.

[@shirleyjohnson361]

There is ice under the snow, compounding the problems

[@whatchis1120]

I witnessed several accident last night in one neighborhood at the round a bouts, and a subaru drive who couldn't see a red light a half mile away nearly slam into a pole narrowly missing it, thankfully the driver with the green light didn't take off yet. Yes it was slick but not unmanageable I was driving a fwd with all season and they were plenty, I was out for 3 hours driving. Its about looking ahead and using momentum, been driving for 12 years never been stuck. The people here can't drive in general when its dry, scared to death when it rains.

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

In Quebec, Canada, it is a $1,000 fine for anyone who is caught driving in the winter without winter tires, or those new 'all-weather' tires. (For those who live in the province of Quebec). The result of this is that almost no one gets stuck in the winter anymore as everyone has switched over to 'All-Weather' tires, which are 75% as good as winter tires.

[@hhds113]

That's all fine and dandy but not everyone has the money for winter tires. Especially here in the U.S. And I've been driving with the same tires as I have in the summer and I don't get stuck in the snow. You have to know HOW to drive in it. And don't think winter tires makes you invincible to winter roads.

[@ischmel3884]

Those "Participant Awards just aren't playing off like they figured.

[@pilotvanquish3886]

Colarado and no snow tires???! What is wrong with some of these people

[@ontarget4076]

People have to buy marijuana first and tires never!

[@brianvail9212]

Are there ice tires? Ever drive on ice?

[@ontarget4076]

@@brianvail9212 they are called Studded tires! These tires have little steel pointed bolts that are part of the tread! Very /most affective on ice! 4 wheel drive and studs are best for ice!

[@stephennicholas7095]

Point made. Colorado Springs doesn’t get much snow in the winter really and the snow doesn’t stick around after the storm.

[@michaelmoody9145]

do not really need studded tires. I've driven the past 9 years on 64 dollar per tire all weathers f rom walmart and have not had an issue. Even going down the hill at woodman road which is the last bit of the video...very steep down hill and uphill. The trick is not being an idiot and having good tread. I replace those cheap tires after 3 winters or if i drive more after two winters. As the saying goes 4 wheel or all wheel drive does not mean all wheel stop. I drive a front wheel sedan and before that i drove a rear wheel light pick up and had no issues in the past 19 years.

[@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2]

1:45 that person who ordered the dominos pizza probably waited forever and almost decided to put a grocery store pizza in the oven.

[@onetuliptree]

If you're wondering where your pizza is, StormChasingVideo has the answer😢

[@wryt19]

Here as a CO Springs resident

[@joejay2876]

1:45 Woodmen Rd & Lexington Dr. Not hard if you have at least all season and common sense with the accelerator. All those coming from Florida and California... Welcome to Colorado ;)

[@morsecode9787]

HAD NO IDEA!!!

[@straightup6472]

Stay safe,tejon is a mess too,

[@jennaleigh1185]

This happens every year! You would figure the city would fix this by now. Lol We drove this road every day for 13 years😉

[@minnesota7010]

Damn city.

[@joejay2876]

I know, right? The city should get rid of all hills and make all streets flat... :/

[@anthonybomberry9935]

My friends are there

[@ayahsha7580]

only Springs or up north also?

[@waynejohnson1304]

Another film made in Colorado about people who refuse to buy all-season tires for their cars. Here, in Connecticut, we laugh at one, two, and three foot snowstorms. Do the people of Colorado even know that all-season tires exist?

[@ontarget4076]

Yes! There is no vehicle inspections in Colorado! Many people are tight on cash! Run on bald tires and bad breaks and bad drivers who don’t know about ice covered Hills!

[@24ElantraNline]

All season tires are garbage lol

[@waynejohnson1304]

@@24ElantraNline I've been using them since 1979. I have yet to be stuck in the snow.

[@waynejohnson1304]

@@ontarget4076 Thank you. That explains why 80% of the videos showing people having trouble in the snow are from Colorado.

[@grimstone8002]

I lived in the north east for 28 years. They know how to plow and treat the roads. I lived in Colorado Springs for 4 years and they are pathetic at it.

[@cameronkuhns2458]

Me and the wife were in it last night and had no problems getting around.

[@minnesota7010]

Is that so.

[@cameronkuhns2458]

@@minnesota7010 Yes, that is so.

[@jhonditch4269]

always remember gravity rules

[@dave_n8pu]

...and slick hills.

[@OmarGarcia-bi7jq]

Damn I'm in the wrong business how in the world that delivery pizza guy can afford that gas ⛽️, or they pay to good

[@royprice2895]

My dad lives there.he is or was a locksmith

[@melodyphillips9172]

Giggling

[@reallywhy4900]

I hope that stays there lol

[@straightup6472]

LMAO it will, lookin out ma window, dang it's white!👋

[@reallywhy4900]

@@straightup6472 lol

[@straightup6472]

@@reallywhy4900 👍

[@tomfoolery4497]

WEAk. Just because there is snow in the vid doesn't mean it is interesting

[@ontarget4076]

Idiots on bald tires is awesome to watch!