It's funny that a discussion about Phantom Loss Of Traction (Spontaneous) shoud attract so many responses, in light of my recent encounter.

I remember about 2 months ago, someone posted on vmag about their family member who had phantom spontaneous loss of traction and possibly totalled their VX.

Could this be some kind of subversive Japaneese plot to wipe out the best and brightest in America?????????

More seriously, even the best drivers in the most well- equipped cars, in ideal conditions sometimes lose control. A cause is usually found if investigated , be it driver, mechanical and/or surface conditions.


If it's truly slick, your abs won't help. It all depends on having some traction. The abs starts pulsing the brakes when it senses that a wheel is locked.

Best advice:

Wear your seat belt

Drive alert and aware

Keep your Vx in shape.



Now a question, I don't know if it's a traditional debate, but I've heard arguments for both sides of the tire width vs. traction issue.
Can someone set the record straight? Which width and tread types are best for:

Dry

Wet

Snow

Mud

Rocks.



Finally,

How about a seasonal poll ?

Aside from the stock tires, which everyone seems to rate mediocre, has anyone tried 2 or more Different brands of snow-rated tires and how would you compare them or rate them against the stockers and eachother?