Snow & Ice coming to Dallas , Texas

[FishnMan]

OK, first realize, it does not matter what you are driving on icy roads, it can be 2 wheel drive or 10-wheel drive; if you drive too fast or irratic for condtions, you will lose it! Anyone driving up here in the Great White North can attest to that. Sorry if it appears I'm talking down to anyone in the upper tier states in the lower 48; no offense meant. For example, my ex wifes ford escort grocery-getter wagon made it through 12 Fairbanks winters without a problem! She drove slow and cautiously, and never got stuck. OK, back to the H3. Here's my observation based on driving in snow and ice and 35 below zero weather the last 2 months: My 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab with Bridgestone Revo's seems to hold the road better. Sad but true. The H3 tends to want to fish tail more turning out onto a roadway whereas the Dakota doesnt. Traction wise in snow, H3 has been great, no complaints yet. Like I said, when it comes to ice, it's more technique than what you drive. Yes, I know studded tires can help, but you still need to know how to handle your vehicle with whatever they're riding on. OK, I'm off teh soap box now!