d71146 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Many 4x4s these days have low profile tyres on huge alloy rims, not a lot of use in the snow. You need a good old fashioned Land Rover Defender with knobbly tyres. Most of them around Sheffield seem to have been nicked in recent times as there's always something in the press about stolen Landrovers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Most of them around Sheffield seem to have been nicked in recent times as there's always something in the press about stolen Landrovers etc. To be honest it wont do much good. My colleague who is stuck on the parkway at the moment is in a 4x4. I did ring 101 to see if they were aware and they said its council problem. The operator I spoke to didnt have much faith in the council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eater Sundae Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Eckington to Tinsley via the M1 earlier this evening, setting off around 7:30. Slow on the M1 and slushy or compacted snow. Later, from Tinsley to Ranmoor, setting off at around 9:30. Stood for over 30 mins without moving at all on Derek Dooley Way, still not sure what the hold up was (somewhere near the crossroad midway between the Wicker and the Parkway). Several cars ahead on Ecclesall Road, near the tennis courts, appeared to be stuck so I turned around and went up Brocco bank and through the Endcliffe areas. These back roads were either compacted or fresh snow, which was OK. The big advantage of these roads was the lack of other cars getting stuck, so I had a clear run home. Basically, the roads were not a problem. Edit. BTW, my car is just a small 2WD city car, not 4WD, but it does have proper 4-season tyres (complete with snow marking). They do make a very big difference Edited December 27, 2014 by Eater Sundae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycatlady Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Who do you complain to about ungritted main roads that are on high priority route? Thanks in advance if anyone as an answer Edited December 27, 2014 by crazycatlady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Who do you complain to about ungritted main roads that are on high priority route? Thanks in advance if anyone as an answer Errr... The council. Or Kia. Or God. The missis. Anyone one on sheffield forum...... It's snowed... Nobody's fault! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom bringer Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 starting to think im the only person in the uk that knew it was going to snow today and checked the weather sites ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 starting to think im the only person in the uk that knew it was going to snow today and checked the weather sites ??? I filled the fridge and freezer....and now't happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Who the #g*£ do you complain to? A bit of snow in Stocksbridge as resulted in 2 felled trees blocking road and a phone wire hanging across road ooo and surprise surprise not not road gritted. Beyond a joke up here.. Its like we don't exist Did you try driving in it? Even the 'clear' gritted main roads were pretty tough going. Beyond a joke up here.. Its like we don't exist Not really. Even if most roads had been gritted, tonight's snow still would have been an obstacle as snow always is. How much grit would you spread when it first lands, on minor roads or areas? Stocksbridge at night is hardly a priority as is any minor route in Sheffield. When it falls fast like tonight, my gritters (if I was in charge) wouldn't be sprinkling Stocksbridge, it would direct them first to the bypass. Lesser roads and backroads aren't likely to heavily used at night, so they can wait in line. I was annoyed last year because it took Crookes ages to get gritted. I've since accepted that Crookes aint the be all and end all I would move it up the list though Since we live in a very hilly city, we're always going to cop for worse conditions than flat/ low lying flat places regardless. ---------- Post added 27-12-2014 at 02:57 ---------- I filled the fridge and freezer....and now't happened. Can you lend me some milk and bread? My road is clear, honest Edited December 27, 2014 by *_ash_* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinteastwoo Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 You can't blame the council for not gritting, it would have cost them at least time and half and with all the savings they are having to make they may have had to let someone from middle management go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaati Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Just had a tractor round the road, followed by the grit van. All the snow has been piled up at one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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