SSS Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 I just drove my 3 day old SS up a canyon in the middle of snow hail and rain. A lot of cars were having a tough time with hydoplaning and sliding. I drove up at a healthy - but safe - speed. I was curious as to how it would take the rivers of water and slush, especially with the meaty rubber. Not to worry -> stable as a rock. No slip, no slide. No followers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcswain Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 I was curious as to how it would take the rivers of water and slush, especially with the meaty rubber. Not to worry -> stable as a rock. No slip, no slide. No followers. Thanks for the SS handling in inclement weather info. SSS Like Chevy advertises, "Like A Rock" and 'We'll Be There", sounds appropriate for the driving venture you just described Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwest1975 Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 The SS has some very nice traction in all weather! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zippy Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 what exactly does the awd have to do with hydroplaning or sliding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted April 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 The AWD transfers power from the wheels that are slipping to those with traction. Thus the wheels w/o traction do not spin and are able to grip sooner. The system works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 that's how the add works for the system, but not exactly how the system works. back to my question, how do you think it helps? hydroplaning is a speed related issue and has nothing to do with it's drive system along with sliding around. side and stopping forces are also not directly related to an awd system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsen Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 that's how the add works for the system, but not exactly how the system works. back to my question, how do you think it helps? hydroplaning is a speed related issue and has nothing to do with it's drive system along with sliding around. side and stopping forces are also not directly related to an awd system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn_butler Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 I know what you are saying but... I just got back from a 1000mi. trip with my SS. Thirty-five miles of that trip was in a huge down poor (with tornado warnings). I was able to go 75mph without hydro planning. If you push it passed that there was a little bit and I backed off. I was amazed how well the vehicle handled overall. The tred patern on the tire may have a lot to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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