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82 man. converted auto claims has overdrive - Snow tires enough to drive in winter?

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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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82 man. converted auto claims has overdrive - Snow tires enough to drive in winter?

Long title but gets it all, this 82 Z28 was a relatives years ago and was made into an automatic. I was told it originally didn't have overdrive but the gear shift now says otherwise.

Would snow tires be enough to cruise in N.E. America winters?
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 12:01 PM
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Re: 82 man. converted auto claims has overdrive - Snow tires enough to drive in winte

F bodies + snow = rust bucket
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 12:53 PM
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Re: 82 man. converted auto claims has overdrive - Snow tires enough to drive in winte

Originally Posted by thtanner
F bodies + snow = rust bucket
*throws hands in air*

Great stuff 2nd grade science teacher, now that I'm aware of the weathering effects of metals I'll take into consideration spending money on preventative measures-

Now the question at hand please
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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Re: 82 man. converted auto claims has overdrive - Snow tires enough to drive in winte

A F body isn't going to react to snow tires any differently than any other RWD car.

Nobody can tell you what transmission you have from that post. Have you driven the car? If it shifts 4 times it has OD.
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