I hope everyone had a great Christmas and new years. In todays video we talk about something that I need to work on lol, especially in traffic 😂 Sub to the personal channel here: / @michaelvaim
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@iantodd49184 ай бұрын
You’re a human being Mike!!! Name one person who hasn’t got frustrated with how your life is panning out? You’ll get there dude
@Chris-hw4mq4 ай бұрын
He should have watched the weather app before driving and taken the audi
@lyndahammel95024 ай бұрын
@Chris-hw4mq yeah plus snow has been predicted for days. I'm just glad that he made it home safely.
@josefsmith31404 ай бұрын
That's why I go nowhere when the weather is like that because I live in the south and these folks can't drive when it's sunny and warm out.
@MrDzigibau19864 ай бұрын
What do you think about Winter tires? 😂😂😂😂😂
@Spatchcock24 ай бұрын
Sounds like you don’t play well with others. 😂
@markheavey96894 ай бұрын
Mike, when stuck in the "ruts" of snow driving, stay out of the paths of other cars, aim for the new untouched snow, better traction, even in the AMG. . Always admired your language ability, speaking your non native language so well. Keep working.
@superb63amg944 ай бұрын
Just a simple tip. Check the weather report before you take the S65 out 🤣
@christopherkresge79214 ай бұрын
💯
@pokFryRicebich4 ай бұрын
Could it be anymore simple😂.
@grasho4 ай бұрын
Weather report could be wrong/not precise enough. Winter tires would always work...
@matthew_k474 ай бұрын
Snow tires make a huge difference, even when driving in such a small amount of snow. AWD can get you going in the snow, but does nothing to help you stop. About the first thing I do when I get a new car is go out and get a second set of wheels to put dedicated snow tire on. Then again, here in Canada, we get enough snow that we can't just stay home when it snows because we'd never go anywhere. Anyways, hope everything works out and keep up the videos!
@TheExotich14 ай бұрын
What do you do to protect the bottom from all the salt during those months? In the US majority of us avoid buying used cats that were driven up north, for this reason.
@mattstirling81114 ай бұрын
Undercoating is very popular up here. Helps slow down rust over the winters. Not everyone cares to do it. I’ve always got both our vehicles done
@andrebosgraaf20864 ай бұрын
The have invented winter tyres for a reason.
@Christoph-sd3zi4 ай бұрын
@@andrebosgraaf2086that still won't help that much on a RWD big-engine car
@andrebosgraaf20864 ай бұрын
IT helps at low temperature and snow the are mutch better , but the need tho be new.
@logo89764 ай бұрын
We don’t have a snow problem in south Florida but we have plenty of terrible drivers. All I can say is something my psychologist told me that helps tremendously is when you start getting angry, don’t say anything and remain silent. The more you talk and cuss, the more angry you become. Works miracles for me! Maybe you could get winter tires for your trip to be safe 🙏
@rjayzonfeet4 ай бұрын
Yes the drivers down here suck. A co-worker just got into a fender bender (hit & run)
@venom58094 ай бұрын
Yep, literally the worst drivers I have ever seen. I remember I was at a conference in Fort Lauderdale one year and I asked this one girl why it was so bad there and she said it's because everyone comes from these shitty countries and brings their shitty driving habits with them. LOL
@skittlesgarage4 ай бұрын
I’m sitting in my dry home in Southern California and this is a reminder why I no longer live in the Northeast. I felt the frustration and remember having to drive in the snow. I don’t miss it.
@viks0n4 ай бұрын
I lived in Vermont for 6 months from November to April, now i am back in Florida and i don't have to change my tires according to the seasons and temperatures, but come on guys , snow or not from Georgia state and up you know you gotta change to winter tires, anything happens and this video is a proof of that. And Mike you are used to driving in Sweden in those conditions i bet so you took that like a champ, nice work, cool video.
@dpete89954 ай бұрын
Ha!… sounds like me on my drive into Dallas! I’m on a mission to get where I’m supposed to be and, everyone else is either spread out across all four lanes drive’n Miss Daisy or, they’re trying to run me over!
@marcakaskillzyahoo4 ай бұрын
I switch my tires after Thanksgiving roughly. As soon as it's consistently 40 degrees or below I switch, I'm in Pittsburgh too lol. Drove through that storm twice to go get food and had no issues
@venom58094 ай бұрын
So dangerous, I had an S55 AMG back in the day with those Dunlop SP9000s and that was deadly in the winter, bought a different set of wheels with all season tires immediately after my first experience with them in the snow. Snow in Pennsylvania is awful, one year I was in my SUV, driving with my mother and we got caught in a snowstorm out near Penn State and had to sleep in the car at a rest area. I was driving on the highway and actually had to turn my headlights off because the snow was reflecting off the headlights and blinding me, that was crazy.
@ABAUTOAMG4 ай бұрын
Well done getting home Mike, what a nightmare! I’m from the UK and we all run summer tyres here in the winter since snow is so rare but it’s chaos when we get some rare snow!
@ByJakeRyan4 ай бұрын
the plow truck driving by as soon as you pull in is hilarious
@legarsdechar4 ай бұрын
The return of the squeaking door intros hell yeah lol!
@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod4 ай бұрын
Man! I’ve been there many times in BMW’s with summer tires here in the Minneapolis area.. so stressful. Glad you and the car made it home safely 🙏
@roncross35324 ай бұрын
Man I don't miss that type of weather at all I use to live in NJ and relocated down south. Best thing I ever did stay blessed brotha
@Rayflames4ever4 ай бұрын
dude im getting stressed just watching you drive in the snow, cant imagine what ur going through
@scottsmith314 ай бұрын
Simp much?
@DanAkaPharaoh4 ай бұрын
Dude, I feel you! With those fat tires and summer and only RWD, geez. I don't even want to drive my Range Rover TDV8 4WD on my 22" all weather in such weather! Hero! Bra jobbat!
@PaNativ4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the ride along. Growing up in western Pennsylvania around the Pittsburgh area I miss all of this drama. I actually like driving in the snow and the challenges that come with it.
@haleonwheels45764 ай бұрын
Winter tires are a must. You can get some performance winters from Continental, Michelin, Pirelli. Well worth it, especially if you are going on a road trip. It's winter, weather is always unpredictable. Will save mileage on the Summer tires and you'll be safer on the road.
@user-xh5fk9lf1w4 ай бұрын
You're the man Mike, we all love you :)
@cameronlewis81362 ай бұрын
I remember a snow storm 5-6 years ago in Massachusetts where the same thing happened to me. I was driving my 2012 Mustang GT with a staggered summer tire set-up. I didn't check the weather for a few days and found my self driving, if you can call it that, home in 2-3 inches of slop. It was by far the must frustrating/scary driving experience of my life. All you can do is drive slow and hope that you can get enough traction to make it home. well done man! its not easy.
@lyndahammel95024 ай бұрын
Life is tough. I'm glad that you made it home.
@JuniorFan084 ай бұрын
Mike, so sorry to find out that you and the wife have separated. You guys always seemed to have such a good time together. Best of luck and good wishes for the coming year.
@Christoph-sd3zi4 ай бұрын
She was already a single mom that's a huge red flag.
@RichardTouchfaith4 ай бұрын
@@Christoph-sd3zi You would never consider a single mom ever? Not even a chance?
@commadere274 ай бұрын
@@RichardTouchfaithno
@MKRN984 ай бұрын
@@RichardTouchfaith I wouldn't. She already made a bad choice the first time, that's a huge red flag for me
@louislinfante73784 ай бұрын
Mike love the video, you were very calm compared to how I get before your trip you might want to consider two different tires for the rear. Good luck and Happy New Year.
@jermainehenry71804 ай бұрын
I feel you with the summer tire anxiety Mike! I bought an X7 M60 a few weeks ago that comes stock with summer tires. I was a nervous wreck on Saturday with the light dusting of snow we got here. I plan on getting some All Weathers in the next week or so.
@CoMmOdUss4 ай бұрын
Drive on summertires on snow here and you instantly lose your license, its extremly reckless!! You know better as a swede!
@davinlaroche30294 ай бұрын
Even if you only use them once, it's absolutely worth buying a set of studded winter tires. Made a significant difference on my 2005 C230 Kompressor Coupe.
@grasho4 ай бұрын
Buying would not be enough if you wait the snow to fall to put them... :)
@djscottyc4 ай бұрын
Well done getting home, gotta love those white knuckle commutes. You did the best you could do given the car you were driving.
@dangregg31894 ай бұрын
I definitely understand the frustration driving in that weather.
@danodonnell27044 ай бұрын
I feel your frustration! you have to get legit snow tires, especially with rear wheel drive. You will be amazed how good they are these days. Thanks for the video!
@Mr.Worf634 ай бұрын
Simple solution “ Snow Tires “ 😂
@Rgdarkchild4 ай бұрын
Gotta get some winters Mike. I just got some separate wheels for my winter tires
@mikewazowski32014 ай бұрын
Hats off to you for getting home. That was pretty impressive! Btw Go Steelers!!
@DavidWilson-kr5gt4 ай бұрын
Invest in the snow tyres, they make a much bigger difference than AWD. Rear wheel drive with the winters on is far better than AWD with summers on.
@danielbob43104 ай бұрын
FYI a Prius with all season tires is one of the best cars to drive in the snow
@AVC-Works4 ай бұрын
You better get that Danger Ranger back on the streets!
@legarsdechar4 ай бұрын
Trx replacement lol😂
@sahilthegreat_4 ай бұрын
The issue isn’t the fact that it’s rwd. You need better tires. With better tires, you would’ve been set. I drove my m3 through a snow storm a few years ago. The roads were way worse. I was on winter tires and I was doing better than AWD cars with all seasons. It’s all about the tires. Get better tires and you’d be fine.
@dlang10094 ай бұрын
I love Florida. lol. Keep going love the channel.
@andrewhoye99634 ай бұрын
Mike is the only guy in all of Pittsburgh who didn’t know it was gonna snow Saturday 😂. lol jk, I felt your pain in this one man.
@christopherkresge79214 ай бұрын
Only person in Pennsylvania that didn't know 😂😂
@TheExotich14 ай бұрын
Lol don't be naive, he did know. It's all for content.
@davidball84 ай бұрын
I guess the new crib doesn’t have tv or internet for the weather forecast?
@mikeschafer24744 ай бұрын
Yeah I'm in Michigan and I have winter and summer tires for my focus ST and for my wife's car we have winter and all season tires and it makes a huge difference. Thanks for the update!
@HellcatDreaminJosh4 ай бұрын
Autovlog Great Video I think your Frustration was absolutely hilarious and I'm glad you made it home safely and I definitely agree that you should work on your Frustration and Merry Belated Christmas and Happy Belated New Year to you your family and all of your Subscribers
@samirbhatia67074 ай бұрын
By seeing this video i really missing your trucks man the f150 or the TRX they were amazing btw loved the video and happy new year mike 🎉
@stuurmeemail4 ай бұрын
Invest in winter tires, its safer when its below 10 degrees Celsius. I live near the German border, there its not a free choice. You can get a ticket for not having winter tires. It’s not that expensive considering what a tow truck or accident will cost you.
@Tru2Motors4 ай бұрын
Mike, I got caught in my E350 4matic. They said only 1 to 2in but never said it was going to fall that fast. I'm in Churchill and on a hill. I spun all four wheels to get home. Yokohama's was feeling like slicks were like on ice skates.😅😅 I'm glad you made it safely and no accident. Have a blessed 2024
@BurghAleAddict4 ай бұрын
I was out in your new stomping grounds Saturday too. What a cluster fuck Mt Washington was. I must've been on woodruff 5-10 mins before you, cause the cop was just pulling up to that focus hatchback that slid off the road. It's been a while since I saw a squall like that mess up the roads so quickly. And generally it doesn't seem to snow in pittsburgh much anymore. Thankfully I bought snow tires this year for the first time in probably 4-5 winters. What a difference maker. Glad you made it home
@syck72694 ай бұрын
That Yukon can't make it up the hill because it's a two-wheel 😆😂
@user-ov9rj6ze7v4 ай бұрын
Good video man . I like both channels. I kinda like your new one better. But that’s just me . I like people and I like the real world. Have fun and keep on working
@moflow994 ай бұрын
The old "people still have summer tires on" excuse Dude, it's JANUARY! 😆 Oh, and expect 2 tickets in the mail for the red light and stop sign runs 😉
@epicon64 ай бұрын
You are from Sweden and you should know you should never drive in the snow with summer tires. You can afford studless friction tyres for winter😂
@Christoph-sd3zi4 ай бұрын
This genius is lucky he didn't wreck that Benz.
@gregorypazo64464 ай бұрын
Grew up in south hills area, got stuck plenty of times, until I bought a brand new 79 Chev Blazer, it was on like hot buttered popcorn!!!! Lots of winter snow fun…. Weather app Mike, “MyRadar” is great to utilize just saying, love the snow footage, living in Virginia Beach, snow may occur between late Jan to mid February, waiting for the SNOW or at least hopeful!
@bluedog3734 ай бұрын
Super wide 45s. Great for snow. You have a Tell.
@edwardsr704 ай бұрын
People in Pennsylvania forget it snows, then they forget to put on winter tires, and then they forget how to drive in winter.
@soylentgreen38864 ай бұрын
Doesn't help a lot of PA hasn't gotten but a coating in two years, we had snow here in Philly a good coating and it was a mad house people's brains just turn off. You see AWD vehicles in the ditches while I'm cruising in my FWD Sonata with tires that are nearing replacement but I got around fine because I grew up in this crap and with RWD and no snow tires lol. All about the experience!
@Eric-yp5wp4 ай бұрын
If you travel through Tennessee in January your worst luck would be around the TN/VA line on I-81 or the TN/KY line on I-75 or I-65. Those are kind of notorious for getting shut down due to winter storms, especially I-81. Once you’re south of Morristown in East TN or from Nashville and south in Middle TN, then you’re pretty much in the clear. Only other places you’d struggle around here are if you’re trying to go into Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg or across the Smokies on I-40 into western North Carolina.
@jakejohnson98274 ай бұрын
hey mike, i am same way with frustration. I am getting better at it but def takes alot of time or more than you think.
@bowtieman894 ай бұрын
Wild idea... look at the weather before you drive haha. Glad you made it through the weather safely though Mike
@bowtieman894 ай бұрын
Also you could throw some snow tires on for your trip just for those just in case situations and peace of mind
@derekhorsburgh62384 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, I feel your frustration, I live in Canada, and hey, you did good buddy👍👍
@robertshin12814 ай бұрын
I had a similar incident in my first AMG a 1991 560SEL (Original Old School) riding on 255 Dunlop D40M2 Tires mounted on Ronal R9's. The difference was I was 90 miles from home and had to travel North into even colder and worsening conditions. Needless to say, it was the last time I ever endured that (I went to Continental Blizzaks for winter tires and started installing them in early November rather than chance it again). Also since then I've been fortunate enough to add winter cars to my garage Ml55, and later on ML63 etc. Problem solved.
@isaacgomez-everythingrevie69554 ай бұрын
That was a white knuckle adventure! Been there done that lol. When i was 19 (im 42) I tried to brave winter weather driving in a new at the time mustang gt lol. Bad move.😂
@ramsongewargis87364 ай бұрын
That $70k suburban slipping down that hill
@CapnT874 ай бұрын
I’ve gotten my W205 C63 stuck in my driveway several times after taking it out in the middle of winter during a Canadian Chinook where temps hit the 70s for a week and streets are dry…except for residential areas 😅
@zoefaith1204 ай бұрын
Mike smiling equals happiness.
@gorerix4 ай бұрын
Good job getting home! I would suggest to get another set of rims with winter tires for at least one of your cars
@noahcomer45074 ай бұрын
We are all works in progress. I feel for buddy.
@justinrichmond51264 ай бұрын
You will be alright, keep moving forward, in my tj hunt voice 💯👌
@rpmspeeddiecasts72194 ай бұрын
Hey Mike great channel. I started watching way back when you had the Fords and the Dodge TRX. I used to own a 2016 Ford F150 Crew Cab in Race Red....she was beautiful. I used a lot of the mods you used on your trucks and it made the sound and look awesome. Will you ever get another truck to use for content because I miss that. Anyway keep up the good work👍
@marcelpatel90174 ай бұрын
I'm from Toronto Canada and this snow fall is peanuts to what we get. My 2005 Camry still can get the job done. 19 years and still running. Snow tires do help but this level of snow shouldn't compromise it's ability. RWD seems to be the culprit.
@NnickKification4 ай бұрын
same i’m from toronto, this is barely any snow and ppl can’t drive 😂
@martinsvensson68844 ай бұрын
No, as you could see there were several fwd cars stuck on the hill Mike got up.
@NnickKification4 ай бұрын
@@martinsvensson6884 in one of the clips he was ahead of a jeep bro
@glenallen93074 ай бұрын
If I'm correct the street where the Yukon was stuck is Potomac Ave. Pittsburgh has hilly streets aplenty but that turn off of Banksville Rd onto Potomac is steeper than steep.
@smisjm4 ай бұрын
Man could I feel that stress during the drive home. For those of you who have never been to Pittsburgh and know where Mike's apartment is up there on Duquesne Heights overlooking the stadiums, the Fort Pitt Bridge and the city, you will have no idea how steep the hills are to get where he got to. It's not even that easy on dry roads let alone with a heavy wet snow falling while driving a rear wheel drive car with summer tires. Glad you made it back to the crib in one piece. That was a REALLY stressful drive.
@MS-mr4zm4 ай бұрын
He’s being a pussy & 100% using the wrong vehicle for the job
@gunslayer19194 ай бұрын
Once your tires get warm enough, then you get a lot of traction to the road and once it starts getting cold and stays cold that’s when you know it’s time to get winter tires
@carportmods4 ай бұрын
You're not alone on the getting frustrated while driving. I'm a truck driver. Idiots on the road are my only frustration. It's been worse post quarantine. Common sense is no longer common.
@joetoogood42984 ай бұрын
Had four E63's and all were bad in snow. Learned from the first one. See a snowflake and head home. Got stuck in my driveway twice before I learned.
@PIPSBURGHVIEWS4 ай бұрын
I had the same problem in the GTI Saturday. Almost slid into a Hyundai on University Blvd in front of the Jeep dealer. There were cars everywhere.
@AveGuy14 ай бұрын
I do understand the passion for summer tires though!
@Grundle_ItcH0854 ай бұрын
Driving in the snow is the ultimate stress inducer ugh. Even worse when the vehicle you’re driving isn’t equipped correctly lol. Confidence is King my friend 😎
@Endorion_YTC4 ай бұрын
Come on Mike! Gotta get those winter tyres soon! Better safe than sorry but it's ok!
@richardweizenbacker5354 ай бұрын
Has the US no winter tires ? That's a normal thing to put WT on your car from Nov to March .. In europe you have no insurance coverage when you drive like that in winter .. and you get a fine when they see you like that ... Every car has a set of 8 tires in germany... for a good reason .. But perhaps the USA is different 😶 But perhaps it would be a good idea ... 😅
@michaelf.15814 ай бұрын
We were visiting Pittsburgh this weekend from NC, and went to the overlook by St.Mary's of the Mount Church. We left to get back to Murrysville (for hockey tournament) before it got bad. Didn't realize you lived near that area. Would have love to have seen the S, but not under those conditions!
@FCB198734 ай бұрын
Winter tires needed!
@Sleepy_spartan7174 ай бұрын
It was a mess in Harrisburg too. Luckily I’ve got an awd suv. I was at the gym when it started and I came out to like 2” of snow just that fast.
@MuddyTubMedia4 ай бұрын
I hate winter more than anything. I live in the Pittsburgh area also. We’ve been lucky the last couple of years, but yesterday was a reminder of how it can be around here. If I got stuck going up Mt. Washington, I would have just parked and walked up the hill 😂
@BhupinderSingh-nc5sj4 ай бұрын
Glad I have a LX570 and RR Sport never had an issue on hills or snow, stay safe out there Mike!!
@omichaelnato53884 ай бұрын
How does an suv change the driving conditions in snow? I think awd and tires are more important. Driving a tank suv doesn’t change anything
@martinsvensson68844 ай бұрын
Only thing you need is winter tires :)
@BhupinderSingh-nc5sj4 ай бұрын
Not even about being a tank SUV, locking diffs and full time 4WD make a big difference
@Angelx1034 ай бұрын
That storm is hitting us in Boston right now so I feel your pain lol
@juniorpolanco38364 ай бұрын
the picture of the plow just as you get in the garage was hilarious.
@jonathandemont37584 ай бұрын
Snow tires…make the investment. Makes a difference in frustration level.
@wannabtrucker96344 ай бұрын
“Don’t want to get stuck in the middle of nowhere” That sounds like great content!! “Benz stuck in a snow storm in the middle of nowhere” sounds like KZfaq gold!
@willhall51154 ай бұрын
I'll never understand how people can live in climates with snow and yet are still unprepared when it snows
@krasnaludek2984 ай бұрын
I’ve always had a 4WD or AWD vehicle for days like that. Sports cars are fun and all, but they’re just not setup for everyday use in some parts of the country. My sports car sits in the garage for half the Winter & the Chevy truck hits the roads; way more confidence & grip with some A/T tires.
@hivoltagefx44 ай бұрын
Hope all is well Mike! Happy New Year and looking forward to content on both your KZfaq channels 👍🏻
@grahamirving37434 ай бұрын
Hiya Mike , don’t be to hard on yourself regarding drivers in the snow , Like yourself I have a bmw e60 v10 with 385 s on the back and got caught out a few times in shitty weather .
@OMAR-rv6hi4 ай бұрын
Awesome content, keep it up bruv.
@WinstonsGarage4 ай бұрын
Man that thing sounds amazing
@Luscious31744 ай бұрын
That Yukon may have only been RWD or had crappy tires. There are some crazy hilly areas even when it doesn't snow and getting up is a challenge with FWD. Be careful out there and no accidents 👍👍
@TheBlazeboy694 ай бұрын
90% of those here in Miami are 2wd
@rayyanadam45214 ай бұрын
Love the content and the cars specially the Benz. May i suggest using a camera with a better image stabilizer? I think it will make your videos even more enjoyable. Keep up the good work!
@JRTRUCKING.4 ай бұрын
Great video mike 🎉keep up the good work brother!
@rudfil4 ай бұрын
Aren’t you a Swede Mike, driving in the snow should be a breeze.😉
@nicholasmolnar20094 ай бұрын
I'd look into set of 4 high performance winter tires for your MB. A rear wheel drive car with so much power and summer tires are a recipe for an accident in winter conditions should you encounter them on your upcoming trip.
@Pstaars4 ай бұрын
Good you still have your Swedish driving skills. Hi from Stockholm. 😀
@MrAndy15004 ай бұрын
On a freshly plowed road you can fund traction by moving over onto the snow. Try it.