Xmas Eve Scenic Alpine Drive to Patcherkofel Bergbahnen | 4k HDR Dolby Vision | Tirol, Austria

[@BadCompany115]

Do the roads feel more slippery even with winter/chain tires?

[@weredrivinghere]

@@BadCompany115 I don’t really have a lot of experience driving with snow chains. Those are for situations where there’s a thick layer of snow on the road, and it can’t be cleaned for some reason. For example a very strong snowfall is ongoing on a dangerous mountain pass. Even then for me personally good snow tires are enough. Snow chains are a hassle and you have to drive very slowly.
With winter tires, if roads are cleaned, it usually isn’t slippery - although I like to test so I know how much grip I have. But even with winter tires, when there’s a thick layer of snow like in the parking lot at the end here, it’s much easier to break traction. So knowing how much your tires can handle, and how to control a sliding car can be helpful.

[@davidmann4315]

@@weredrivinghere When I lived in California, we were required to carry chains in the car when we drove in the mountains in winter. The police set up check points to see if you had them if you were driving into an area with snow on the road. Luckily, I never actually had to put them on, which is not easy.