Hello from Indiana, soon going to the Upper Peninsula, Michigan

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Dec 12, 2017 | 11:13 AM

ItalianJobR53

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Hello from Indiana, soon going to the Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Hi guys, I bought a 2004 MCS 3 months ago with 163k miles.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my MINI since I got her!

Gonna put Blizzak WS80 on her and go to school for a semester in Jan

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Dec 12, 2017 | 11:26 AM

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Congrats looks pretty clean

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Dec 12, 2017 | 01:50 PM

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Welcome to the forum

Dec 13, 2017 | 05:34 AM

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Welcome to NAM.

Dec 14, 2017 | 06:22 AM

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Welcome. A MINI with snow tires and/or studs makes a huge difference in the snow. Like a tank.

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Dec 14, 2017 | 06:24 AM

ItalianJobR53

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Welcome. A MINI with snow tires and/or studs makes a huge difference in the snow. Like a tank.

That is what I've read!
This is my first time running snow tires.

Dec 14, 2017 | 07:43 AM

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Yep, huge difference.

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Dec 14, 2017 | 07:59 AM

ItalianJobR53

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On a side note, can I drive 400ish miles on snow tires when the road is dry?
Will I burn up the softer compound and decrease the effectiveness of the tires in snow?

Dec 14, 2017 | 09:17 AM

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I'm on my third year on the same set of snow tires and have had plenty of dry days. We've had snow all week and I'm getting around fine. It's still plenty cold, which is probably more the issue.

Dec 14, 2017 | 11:16 AM

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ItalianJobR53

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I'm on my third year on the same set of snow tires and have had plenty of dry days. We've had snow all week and I'm getting around fine. It's still plenty cold, which is probably more the issue.

Thanks!
I'll put the Blizzaks on before I get to Michigan

Dec 15, 2017 | 05:47 AM

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Hi and welcome to NAM!
Nice looking 04 MCS!

Dec 15, 2017 | 06:30 AM

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Hi and welcome to NAM!
Nice looking 04 MCS!

Thanks!
The previous owners took good care of her

Dec 16, 2017 | 08:29 PM

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Thanks!
The previous owners took good care of her

Hope you do too. Drive safe in the snow!

Dec 17, 2017 | 05:23 AM

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What part of the UP?

Dec 17, 2017 | 10:07 AM

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Hope you do too. Drive safe in the snow!

I'll try my best

Dec 17, 2017 | 10:08 AM

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What part of the UP?

Houghton

Dec 18, 2017 | 01:48 PM

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Great drive between Houghton and Copper Harbor! I hope you get a few good road days!

Dec 18, 2017 | 02:00 PM

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Great drive between Houghton and Copper Harbor! I hope you get a few good road days!

I did that at the tail end of Fall this season and also drove it last fall in a rental. AMAZING road! The elevation changes are too good and the tunnel of trees bit is amazing!!
The road along Eagle river is even better imo. Much narrower and more cambered in places. Also, less traffic.
There are similar roads near Watkins Glen in NY

I'm planning on travelling all over the UP at the end of spring next year