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10-21-2009, 12:01 PM
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Attention all planets of the Solar Federation:
Status:
"We have assumed control"
(set 18 hours ago)
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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Reputation: 5826
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Good luck with that...
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10-21-2009, 08:40 PM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Anchorage
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Its always best to place studded tires on all four wheels, it's a safety issue.
I would try Tire Factory, I have used them and I think there real fair.
Drive safe and take it easy your first winter here.
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10-21-2009, 10:22 PM
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Political Correctness kills!
Status:
"Adrift in the lower 48"
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: The Great Land - Alaska
2,143 posts, read 923,498 times
Reputation: 1094
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKdood
I suggest you seriously consider studless winter tires such as Bridgstone Blizzaks. Just as good as studded tires in all situations and better in many. And they don't tear up the roads. When I am king of Alaska one of my first edicts will be to ban studded tires.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by warptman
Good luck with that...
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Yea, come up to my place in January and tell me how good your Blizzaks are as you slide down the hill! |
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10-21-2009, 11:06 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Alaska/New Mexico
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I've had people slam into me 3 times now here in Anchorage, twice because they slid out of control.
I love my studded snows. I put them on my 22 year old Landcruiser & I feel like I am driving a tank.
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10-21-2009, 11:55 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Colorado
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Moose Whisperer, where abouts are you located?
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10-22-2009, 10:46 AM
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Political Correctness kills!
Status:
"Adrift in the lower 48"
(set 2 days ago)
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: The Great Land - Alaska
2,143 posts, read 923,498 times
Reputation: 1094
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Up on the hillside, just below Glen Alps.
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10-22-2009, 09:48 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Alaska/New Mexico
509 posts, read 204,095 times
Reputation: 324
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slippin' & slidin'
Wow Moose Whisperer... we've seen some serious sliding on your road! Like turtles on their backs slippin' & slidin'
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10-22-2009, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Reputation: 957
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Today was the third time since Monday that I was almost hit while walking in a crosswalk on Dimond Blvd. in Anchorage and there isn't even any snow or ice.
Today I ended up with my left hand on the hood doing about 6 big side steps as the lady just kept going. Finally she looked and slammed on the brakes. I am beginning to wonder why I even use the freakin' crosswalks???
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10-22-2009, 10:49 PM
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VBAC goddess
Status:
"I refuse to be confused"
(set 8 days ago)
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Anchorage
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Reputation: 98
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oh was that you?
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10-23-2009, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Houston/Heights
2,644 posts, read 460,357 times
Reputation: 785
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Being in Houston, I find this conversation most interesting. What is snow again?
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