[quote]Well, tyres with studs would help, but I guess it is a question how often you have those conditions. Perhaps not often enough to concider driving with studs through the winter?[/quote]

Sadly, no not often enough , but I understand they are illegal in the UK anyway.

I did use them, rallying in the (ahem!) 1960s, but the studs fired out lethally on tarmac

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I think you are all getting dsc and abs confused. When off road switch dsc off, this will mean the car will not back off the power when you need it - it doesn't change abs settings. This is what Tim means and is what every LRE instructor has told me. D4 HSE Lux for me
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I'm not confused as i was just referring to ABS separatley  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

These guys need ASB (Anti Sideways Brakes!)

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AndrewW wrote:

These guys need ASB (Anti Sideways Brakes!)

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