"Charles Angelich" wrote to "Mike Ross" (03 Mar 03  20:27:32)
 --- on the topic of "tires"

 CA>>  Anti-lock brakes are supposed to stop you from
 CA>> losing traction if setup properly and maintained.

 MR> Except that ABS won't work as well on ice. On ice, the
 MR> proper technique is "lock and release".

 CA> ABS I've driven do pump the brakes for you. It's unnevering if
 CA> you don't expect it and jars the entire vehicle. Sounds like
 CA> the motor is falling out of the car. :-)

ABS *is* different because it won't lock the wheels. One has to be able
to lock the wheels on ice to stop faster. I heard it said numerous times
by defensive driving course teachers and professional ice-racing
drivers. It may not make as much difference with bald all season tires
but it definitely will with good winter tires or better yet studs.

 Mike
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