On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:28:45 +0000, (Steve Firth)
wrote:

Neil wrote:

Whilst I realise you lot in the UK think you have more snow than I have
in this bit of Switzerland, it really isn't too hard to get about-ever!

Hmm when I lived in Swissland the Golf Syncro was the most popular car
in the area, despite having a really, really, tiny boot. Put M&S tyres
on it and it would belt up the Jura.


I had one of those. With the right tyres, it had great traction.


OTOH the nice big cosy 4x4 will keep going when the **** cars are
stacked up at the side of the road. What's guilt?


It's a pity that more 4x4 drivers aren't more aware of the laws of
physics, and that while traction is usually much improved over a 2
wheel drive car, braking and cornering might not be.