Do I need a 4x4 in Cleveland??? (Shaker Heights, Chardon: schools, live in)

[Conroy25]

I will be commuting from Shaker Heights to Downtown. I do not have to option of taking the train since I will start work to early. I will be leaving prior to the start most of the snow removal services as well. I now have a Honda Civic and would like to keep if possible, but I don't want to have to be worried about driving in the winter. Are the roads bad enough to where I would need something with four-wheel drive? I just spent $700 on triple thread goodyear's with the hope that it would suffice, but now I'm not sure.

[airics]

no from shaker to cleveland, you won't need the 4x4, on the other hand, if you were in Chardon or the snow belt definitely

[YaFace]

Pretty much all the inner ring suburbs and the city itself do an excellent job of snow removal. Now the schools on the other hand...

[costello_musicman]

you leave for work before 4 am?? wow. Rt 67-67A Weekday Schedule Maps & Schedules | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

But your tires will be fine during the winter months. Roads are usually kept pretty clear.

[Conroy25]

To get on where I would need to, the rail wouldn't work for me. I may attempt to use it once I learn the area more but for now, I don't want to risk it. Thanks everyone, I feel better knowing I can keep my car.

[ksu sucks]

I just spent $700 on triple thread goodyear's

Attawayda support the local economy!

[mommamia b]

i live in chardon, do not have a 4x4 and get around just fine. would i like a 4x4? absolutely, it's just not in the budget right now. just be careful in the winter months and you'll be fine. major roads stay pretty clear (most of the time). good tires and good driving skills are the key

[Puddy4LyF]

Americans and their need to overdo just about every task imaginable. What, is this the Yukon Territory forum? Of course you don't need a 4x4 vehicle to get around, even in the snow belt. Learn how to drive!

[CityGrrl77]

Originally Posted by Conroy25

I will be commuting from Shaker Heights to Downtown. I do not have to option of taking the train since I will start work to early. I will be leaving prior to the start most of the snow removal services as well. I now have a Honda Civic and would like to keep if possible, but I don't want to have to be worried about driving in the winter. Are the roads bad enough to where I would need something with four-wheel drive? I just spent $700 on triple thread goodyear's with the hope that it would suffice, but now I'm not sure.

I have a Civic as well - as long as you don't have aftermarket high-speed-rated racing tires on in the winter, you'll be fine. I switch mine out to all-weather treads in the winter and it's more than sufficient. Just keep your distance, drive a little slower and pay attention and you'll be fine

[lalahartma]

Take the Rapid.