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HarryHBMCC · May 29th, 2003, 08:43 PM

The manual only says to turn of TC if you get stuck and cannot move because of super low traction. Otherwise, leave it on.

I chose to get alloys for winter as I couldn't bear to see my MINI in steelies. As well, some who originally got steelies had rubbing problems and switched to alloys. YMMV.

Up hills the MINI is as good (or bad) as other FWD cars in winter but for cornering it is much better as its asphalt manners translate well to snow and other loose surfaces. It is a great gravel and mud car too. Up steep hills you will eventually be traction limited but safe (no sliding, just won't be able to go as fast as you might like).

Harry

May 29th, 2003, 08:43 PM	#6
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	The manual only says to turn of TC if you get stuck and cannot move because of super low traction. Otherwise, leave it on. I chose to get alloys for winter as I couldn't bear to see my MINI in steelies. As well, some who originally got steelies had rubbing problems and switched to alloys. YMMV. Up hills the MINI is as good (or bad) as other FWD cars in winter but for cornering it is much better as its asphalt manners translate well to snow and other loose surfaces. It is a great gravel and mud car too. Up steep hills you will eventually be traction limited but safe (no sliding, just won't be able to go as fast as you might like). Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey