Yes, I know what you mean. PA D.O.T. uses magnesium chloride with the
salt, to make the salt work at below 20F. Of course, when we get
extended cold spells, where the daytime temps remain below 10 to 15F,
and overcast, about the only thing those lovely, corrosive mixtures are
good for is ensuring a good, smooth, polished surface on the ice & snow
on the roads.
BTW, I've found Michelin's "Arctic Alpin" tires to offer phenomenal
traction on icy surfaces.....polished or not. I call em' the "Magic
Michelins". They offer AMAZING grip; far better than I ever dreamed
possible.
In a perfect world, I'd have a Spridget and/or an MGB-GT made with
galvanized panels & all of today's modern anti-corrosion technology, and
fitted with a set of "Magic Michelins" as my everyday, winter ride.
Now THAT would be FUN!
Bud Osbourne
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Asgeirsson [mailto:PAsgeirsson@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 5:12 PM
To: Bud Osbourne; 'David Lieb'; 'Spridget List'
Subject: Re: Bumper cars in Portland Oregon!
Hi Bud,
Went out today on a parts run and the roads were a lot better, all but
the
neighborhood ones! They have the wonderful "Polished" white icy stuff.
Portland uses only magnesium chloride and sort of a pea gravel sand on
the
roads. If this was Boston, all the salt would have softened up
everything!
I grew up in Massachusetts and loved winter driving. Of course, my
first
car was a 4 cyl 1928 Chev. 2 dr sedan. The 4.25 X 21 inch tires worked
great on snow. No wide footprint on those babies!!
But with the near freezing point temps and no plowing or salting of
streets,
3 to 5 inches of white stuff is a real challenge to drive on in this
area.
Lots of "Turtle" cars, mostly SUV's on the sides of the freeway. Was a
mess.
Paul A
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