Well, I've been running on the summer tires since I picked up my car earlier this winter. Ginger driving, and the fact that the treads are fresh have served me well to this point (before I get a flood of email, I WILL be getting winter tires for next winter.) This morning acting against all rational thought, I ventured into work. However, I had to first almost shovel the entire driveway in order to move the Mini enough so that I could get my wife's Niva out (the smart one, she stayed home)...for those who don't know, a Niva is a Russian 4x4 with about the same wheelbase as the Mini.
Even getting off my street in the Niva with the diff locked, and in low range proved to be an adventure. I'm hoping a good portion of this is gone for Monday so that I can get back in the Cooper without taking any risks!
Steve