Winter Driving Yes or No

[JollyClubUK]

Just had a great run around Herefordshire into Monmouthshire using B roads. Little traffic great scenery and a raspy Fulvia. Since my purchase back in October I have averaged 600 kms a month just love driving this car a testament to the love and care the late Stan Sweet put into it.

[neil-yaj396]

It's great getting out in your Lancia in the winter. I find that most cars don't respond well to long lay ups and if you have historic road tax status tax/SORN isn't an issue. I just make sure that the roads have not been gritted before I go out.

[chriswgawne]

Back in the days when we used to have winter snow in the SE of England.......and modern cars were all going down the route of wide low profile tyres, i used to look forward to driving up Egham Hill in the snow in our Fulvia Sedan flying past all the other slipping and sliding moderns!
Chris

[andyps]

I'm using mine whenever there is a dry day and no salt on the road, helps to keep everything running and as it isn't currently stored in a garage should help to ensure it keeps nice and moisture free.

[JollyClubUK]

During the Snow in December my Fulvia performed faultlessly on a run out in the Forest of Dean tyre choice is a great help.

[JollyClubUK]

Back in the days when we used to have winter snow in the SE of England.......and modern cars were all going down the route of wide low profile tyres, i used to look forward to driving up Egham Hill in the snow in our Fulvia Sedan flying past all the other slipping and sliding moderns!
Chris

I run 175/65/14 forest tyres maxsport and during the last snow fall my little Fulvia out performed a lot of modern stuff and put a big smile on my face.

[JollyClubUK]

I'm using mine whenever there is a dry day and no salt on the road, helps to keep everything running and as it isn't currently stored in a garage should help to ensure it keeps nice and moisture free.

Totally agree I am out frequently using my Fulvia just need to sort the heater as now I am 60 years of age I would benefit from some warm air in the cabin.

[Wangler]

Back in the days when we used to have winter snow in the SE of England.......and modern cars were all going down the route of wide low profile tyres, i used to look forward to driving up Egham Hill in the snow in our Fulvia Sedan flying past all the other slipping and sliding moderns!
Chris

I run 175/65/14 forest tyres maxsport and during the last snow fall my little Fulvia out performed a lot of modern stuff and put a big smile on my face.

Back in the late 1970s I had my S2 (MAX 611P) when I worked in Aberdeen. I used to drive it in lots of snow in the Dee valley area on its standard Pirelli Cinturatos and it was excellent. I never got it stuck.

[JollyClubUK]

💯 % agreed, the tyres Lancia fitted either the Pirelli Cinturato on the 1.2 and 1.3 cars and on the HF cars the Michelin XAS. I remember in the early 80’s getting rid of the Michelin XAS tyres on my Lusso HF for modern 195/60/14’s looking back that was a mistake.

[jus]

I tend to be more fair weather (having a Beta for 30 years has made me this way), but I've found some pics online of my Fulvia's previous life as a rally car. I think this was the classic Monte Carlo in 2009.

[Wangler]

What I nice photo. The car looks very much at home.

As a contrast I had a BMW X5 for quite a few years. It was absolutely terrible in the snow. It could go up hills reasonably well, but going down hills usually needed the automatic descent feature to be activated if I wanted to get to the bottom without collision with the scenery. Ridiculously wide tyres and a heavy car was not a good combination.

[JollyClubUK]

I tend to be more fair weather (having a Beta for 30 years has made me this way), but I've found some pics online of my Fulvia's previous life as a rally car. I think this was the classic Monte Carlo in 2009.

Exactly what the Fulvia was designed four and just as happy on a lovely jaunt through the countryside great picture and history for your HF.

[Wangler]

I'm using mine whenever there is a dry day and no salt on the road, helps to keep everything running and as it isn't currently stored in a garage should help to ensure it keeps nice and moisture free.

Totally agree I am out frequently using my Fulvia just need to sort the heater as now I am 60 years of age I would benefit from some warm air in the cabin.

You might find this thread useful. I haven’t got around to sorting mine out yet as it’s going to be quite a big job, but would be interested to hear how you get on.

http://www.lancia.myzen.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12653.0

[JollyClubUK]

Thanks just been reading through this thread. I remember when I had my 1600 HF Lusso back in 82 and it was only a 10 year old car and even then the heater was pretty mediocre. I know the present owner is looking at replacing the matrix to get some warmth.