winter tires?

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Originally Posted by Helihover

So true. This is one thing I don't understand. This is not the first time I've seen someone loose control on the snow, start spinning out, and then decide to punch it. Is there a thought process to this or do people just freak and start stomping on pedals?

Some likely think it will help, others have pedal confusion. When the brake didn't work, they figure they will try the other pedals.

There is a related concept where it does help. With a front wheel drive vehicle, when it breaks loose and you start under steering (usually because of lifting the throttle at the wrong time in the corner) reapplying throttle can in a sense help the car pull you through it. Common on SAABs, Minis, and other rally cars on snow covered roads. This isn't a solution once you are rotating, just once you are plowing ahead. Sliding wheels don't help you turn, but if you get the wheels turning again you can steer, within limits.