Originally Posted by mfeinst

Not sure if it's bravery or stupidity -- Yeah the tires just turn to hockey pucks below 40 or so. I just go light until they're a little warmed up from highway driving and I usually don't have issues. Last winter I got stuck coming out of a side street because there was a slick patch of snow/ice on the road. A cop came over and very graciously pushed the car for me while I gave gas to break it loose. Really nice guy --- except he started by pushing on the spoiler rather than the bumper (and this was a big dude who had some strength) and I was like nooooo! He said I had a real sharp ride.