Transfer from Atlanta to SLC (Salt Lake City: amusement park, private school, college)

[SportyandMisty]

One thing to remember once you are here: Most people will put snow tires on their vehicles during the winter months. Some people will make do with all-weather mud+snow rated tires year round. At any rate, once it gets cold, don't forget to do this. The winter tires help even if there is no snow on the ground, as the rubber compound is designed to provide added traction in the cold.

Many people have snowblowers as well. Some others have a service. Still others hire a neighborhood teenager with a shovel.

[Montygirl]

Originally Posted by SportyandMisty

One thing to remember once you are here: Most people will put snow tires on their vehicles during the winter months. Some people will make do with all-weather mud+snow rated tires year round. At any rate, once it gets cold, don't forget to do this. The winter tires help even if there is no snow on the ground, as the rubber compound is designed to provide added traction in the cold.

Many people have snowblowers as well. Some others have a service. Still others hire a neighborhood teenager with a shovel.

Or a kind neighbour that does it for you !

[Tspoon]

For Sandy I would look at the Willow Creek area, near Quail Hollow/Albion/Brookwood schools. Excellent schools (walking distance), good houses, lots etc. You're close to Willow Creek Country Club (social membership or golf) which might get you some more social involvement, and have two shopping centers nearby.

Suncrest is too windy, all the time, 100% of days. The houses are good there, but too far IMHO, unless you work in Draper/Provo etc.

[mlb]

You don't want to commute down Suncrest in the winter ....

How many kids/bedrooms?

We live @11700 South 11th east and there's a couple houses for sale - mostly in the @400K range.

Close to Alta High, Sprucewood Elementary and Indian Hills Middle School.

[lowkeylife]

We have 2 youngsters and I'll need an office, and an extra room for guest. so looking at 4 bedrooms and an office area. i'll check out those areas mentioned. I can live in any areas for my work since i have a sales territory. And yes, that drive down Suncrest seems like it would be brutal in a snowstorm.

Thanks for the tips on the tires. I'll definitely be changing them out for the move.

Cheers

[SportyandMisty]

Originally Posted by lowkeylife

Thanks for the tips on the tires. I'll definitely be changing them out for the move.

Cheers

Another thing I thought I would mention:

Snow tires and 4x4 vehicles "help you go." They do not "help you stop" (at least not so much). Distance is your friend: when it is snowy or icy, leave LOTS of space in front of you when you drive just in case you put your foot on the brake and the vehicle doesn't seem to slow down the way you would expect it to in the summer.

[MisfitBanana]

What kind of tires you need just depends on where you drive. I've always had all-season tires on my car, and I've lived here for over a decade. I live and work in SLC, and I drive out to the Fort Union shopping area a lot, as well as around the suburbs. They're really good about clearing the roads and keeping them clear. I have a lot of family who live in SLC and the suburbs, and most use all-season tires year round as well.

Again, it just depends on where you drive. Regardless of what type of tire you have, it is a good idea to always keep your tires in good condition and to practice safe driving, especially during inclement weather.

[Lraien]

Originally Posted by SportyandMisty

Another thing I thought I would mention:

Snow tires and 4x4 vehicles "help you go." They do not "help you stop" (at least not so much). Distance is your friend: when it is snowy or icy, leave LOTS of space in front of you when you drive just in case you put your foot on the brake and the vehicle doesn't seem to slow down the way you would expect it to in the summer.

This - 100%. I notice that at least 80% of the time, the vehicle with the flashers going stuck up in the snow on the side of the freeway, is an SUV. I think many of their driver's don't really understand what 4x4 is intended for. They barrel down the highway thinking they are invincible and they end up swerved into a snow bank when they can't stop and have to avoid ramming into a car.

[Montygirl]

Originally Posted by Lraien

This - 100%. I notice that at least 80% of the time, the vehicle with the flashers going stuck up in the snow on the side of the freeway, is an SUV. I think many of their driver's don't really understand what 4x4 is intended for. They barrel down the highway thinking they are invincible and they end up swerved into a snow bank when they can't stop and have to avoid ramming into a car.

Thats Utah drivers, summer or winter lol !

[irman]

Originally Posted by Montygirl

Thats Utah drivers, summer or winter lol !

Really, nowhere else ?