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tyre-grip spray - no need for winter tires!

Lol when I first saw this I thought it was a joke.

Hmmm... Anyone who's seen me play lacrosse knows I could benefit from this.

"Spray on, wait 2-3 minutes and drive off with 300% better traction"
I don't know about that.. But I'll try it out.
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I'm sure it works, but I'd imagine it's something you'd pretty much have to spray on everyday.

so winter tires plus that spray can!means u hv 400% more traction?!

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Originally Posted by GabAlmighty (Post 7172125)

Hmmm... Anyone who's seen me play lacrosse knows I could benefit from this.

hahahaha i used to use hair spray :D

you still play? jrs? seniors? what team?

I can only imagine that this can only help modestly.....dont toss out your snow tires.
Theres a lot of varibles that may affect adhesion with this product...i suggest you not drive in the snow if you do not have snow tires.

winter tire + spray = super grip then ?

shit thats pretty cool

where can i buy one lol

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Originally Posted by alex.w *// (Post 7172119)

http://tyre-grip.com/product_info.htm

canadian tire carries them

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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN (Post 7172399)

shit thats pretty cool

where can i buy one lol

see first post :)

Hmm, sounds cool, might get one... Haha
I work up @ sfu 5days a week, and drive...
So winter tires + spray = invincible....not
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Originally Posted by hc529 (Post 7172415)

Hmm, sounds cool, might get one... Haha
I work up @ sfu 5days a week, and drive...
So winter tires + spray = invincible....not
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haha you need to whip out the chains ;)

Yea, definitely not a substitute for winter tires. Says will last 50 miles. So spray on in the am, drive to work n back. Then re-spray the next day. I guess if it helps even a little it would be worth it.
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someone correct me if i'm wrong, but consumer reports tested something similar and it didn't do that well. basically, if you think this will turn your summers/all seasons into studded snow tires, you will be sadly mistaken.

but it might turn ur car with snow tires into ultimate driving machine?
:rofl:

its for black ice/slippery surfaces, not snow, geniuses

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Originally Posted by jeffwilliams17 (Post 7172194)

"Spray on, wait 2-3 minutes and drive off with 300% better traction"
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300% improvement on zero traction is still zero traction! :p

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Originally Posted by thumper (Post 7172564)

Found it:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...re-grip-ov.htm

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Helping tires get a grip

The claims
Tyre Grip creates a "better grip on snow, ice, and slush" by providing "an adhesive surface that grips the roads." You spray it on tires, and it's supposed to work for up to 50 miles per application. We bought a can for $24.95 (later we saw a newer, blue can for $19.95). A second product, AutoSock, is a cloth and mesh cover you slip over a tire and wheel. It "clings to snow and ice, increasing vehicle traction," and is designed to be used at speeds of 30 mph or less. We paid $99 plus shipping for a pair of AutoSocks. They come in different sizes, to fit most cars.

The checks
We sprayed Tyre Grip on the tire tread of a Honda Accord's front drive wheels, then did acceleration and braking tests on a snowy road in Vermont. We also drove up a small, snowy hill using the Accord's all-season tires alone, using Tyre Grip, then using AutoSock over the front wheels.

Bottom line
Don't toss your snow tires. Tyre Grip improved traction modestly during acceleration and braking, but any benefit waned after about one mile. On our hill, Tyre Grip improved starting traction slightly, but the Accord couldn't reach the top with or without the spray. With AutoSocks over the front tires, however, the car summitted many times. It could be a good tool to keep in your car just in case. The downside: AutoSocks are very cumbersome to slip over tires (expect to get dirty and wet), and they're meant to be used only on snow or ice and to be removed immediately when the road becomes clear.

Posted: January 2009 — Consumer Reports Magazine issue: February 2009

Worth a try on those mornings with black ice...

Or just call it a day, kick back on your computer desk and surf revscene ;)
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Originally Posted by sonick (Post 7172578)

It turns this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...03-13-2010.jpg

into this:

http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-...x-sti-trax.jpg

it can transform a sedan into a wagon?

http://i52.tinypic.com/2z9gtu9.png

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It turns this:
into this:

What about the shoes? how does it change