Although we didn';t get hit nearly as hard as our southern neighbors, we got a few inches of snow Saturday night. Since my Jeep still isn't ready for the road (waiting for parts to be delivered), the ST is still my primary transportation. Today I left for work at 20 degrees with a few inches of unplowed snow in my driveway. With the icy layer under it, and the road being up hill a little from my parking spot, I have always had a lot of trouble getting out of my driveway in snow, even with the KLR with healthy tires. Street tires usually don't get me far up the driveway.
Well today was an exception. Although its no snow tire, the Hankook had no problem getting up the snowy driveway, and the only time it slipped at all was a very slight spin as I was cresting a ridge of snow onto the road. I was quite impressed. While I still have to be very careful due to the front tire, I at least have traction to get moving in the nasty stuff.
Just one more little benefit...not that I should even be riding in this stuff though...
Jim
Well today was an exception. Although its no snow tire, the Hankook had no problem getting up the snowy driveway, and the only time it slipped at all was a very slight spin as I was cresting a ridge of snow onto the road. I was quite impressed. While I still have to be very careful due to the front tire, I at least have traction to get moving in the nasty stuff.
Just one more little benefit...not that I should even be riding in this stuff though...
Jim