Struggles Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hey All, I love my car and would like to bring it with me to Edmonton. However, its rear-wheel drive and not good at all in the snow. So, is the weather that bad in edmonton? (in terms of slippery conditions). I figure if my car is going to be parked for 3 or more months, it may not be worth it to bring it. thanks in advance Struggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sv3 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 winter tires man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Most problems with traction can be avoided by driving slowly. Verrry slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkergizer Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Throw some cement blocks or sandbags in the trunk to weigh the rear wheels down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotacookie Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 what do you drive man? I drove my G35 in the winter here, no problems to report with winter tires. However, When I had my RX-8 winters were a nightmare cause of how low the front lip was. Also hopefully you have traction control! To answer your question about the weather... its pretty consistently -20 or below here, with lots of ice on the roads. When it snows the main roads are usually cleared up pretty quickly, but the suburbs will have 4-8 inches of hard packed snow sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggles Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 what do you drive man? I drove my G35 in the winter here, no problems to report with winter tires. However, When I had my RX-8 winters were a nightmare cause of how low the front lip was. Also hopefully you have traction control! To answer your question about the weather... its pretty consistently -20 or below here, with lots of ice on the roads. When it snows the main roads are usually cleared up pretty quickly, but the suburbs will have 4-8 inches of hard packed snow sometimes. Thanks for the advice. A 350z but not sure its worth the hassle - that's all. I don't have winter tires on it right now, and am going to be paying some higher than expected rent to live within a 5 minute walk to campus (Windsor Park likely). I've never been without it but icy roads blow. Maybe bring it over for clerkship years - not sure. btw, nice choice of cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffe Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 you definitely do not need a car for the first year if you're living in Windsor Park. There will always be enough other med students in that building or nearby that could give you a ride to the few events that need to be driven to. Though for clerkship I would definitely buy winter tires and bring up the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrook Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I had a rear wheel drive Ford Ranger last year and it was definitely a bit of a pain driving down residential roads and back alleys, but like they said main streets get cleared pretty quick so it's not as much of an issue. I'd say if your that worried don't bring it, I used mine all of ten times and you can just as easily take the bus/LRT almost anywhere in town or get your nice new med friends to help you out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioStar Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 or get your nice new med friends to help you out! I drive a sexy mini van with studded winter tires - who can resist bucket seats and sliding doors?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggles Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I had a rear wheel drive Ford Ranger last year and it was definitely a bit of a pain driving down residential roads and back alleys, but like they said main streets get cleared pretty quick so it's not as much of an issue. I'd say if your that worried don't bring it, I used mine all of ten times and you can just as easily take the bus/LRT almost anywhere in town or get your nice new med friends to help you out! 10 times or so? Wow......come to think of it, during undergrad, i just drove for groceries and the gym. Both of which seem pretty close to where I'll be living. Thanks - I'll likely leave it behind and if I do need it, i can always get someone to ship it over. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggles Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I drive a sexy mini van with studded winter tires - who can resist bucket seats and sliding doors?! SHOTGUN!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotacookie Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 minivan driving female = wife materal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caylynn Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I'm glad I'll be taking the LRT to the university (just one stop away!) We have to buy winter tires for our little Civic for the first time - but my husband is the one who will be driving it to work, so I don't have to worry about it. I'm not looking forward to my first Edmonton winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioStar Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 minivan driving female = wife materal wow. so flattered. hahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioStar Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I'm glad I'll be taking the LRT to the university (just one stop away!) We have to buy winter tires for our little Civic for the first time - but my husband is the one who will be driving it to work, so I don't have to worry about it. I'm not looking forward to my first Edmonton winter. Lol... walking is always an option. I'm totally kidding. I'm a couple minute walk from McKernan/Belgravia and will definitely eye up the LRT once the snow falls (and never leaves). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caylynn Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Lol... walking is always an option. I'm totally kidding. I'm a couple minute walk from McKernan/Belgravia and will definitely eye up the LRT once the snow falls (and never leaves). Walking is definitely an option when the weather is nice (or biking for that matter). I'll probably walk or bike if I need to get a workout in on a day I'm not teaching fitness or running, as long as the weather stays nice. My schedule worked out so that I don't have class until 09:30 any day of the week both semesters, so I'll definitely have time to walk or bike if I want to - I'll be long since up (my husband gets up at 05:30 to get ready for work, and our cats usually don't let me go back to sleep after he's up. ) But the LRT is just too convenient - on this side of the river, it's just half a block away from our apartment if I exit through the back door. And hey, I'm paying for transit access through my student fees, so might as well make use of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 G35, 350Z....easy ballers, we're still only students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericl Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 G35, 350Z....easy ballers, we're still only students. Exactly what I was thinking haha:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1284 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 G35, 350Z....easy ballers, we're still only students. nah thats what loc is for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloh Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I've lived in calgary forever and have never had snow tires. You don't need them but you do need to be careful and modify your driving habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioStar Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 I've lived in calgary forever and have never had snow tires. You don't need them but you do need to be careful and modify your driving habits. Depends on the car and where you live. I couldn't even back out my driveway in my van before getting snow tires. For awhile I was turning around in the driveway and gunning it down the street... it was ridiculous. My snow tires though - they're like having 4x4... then again they're studded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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