driving accord lx on gravel roads?

Discussion in 'Accord' started by curious, Jun 1, 2004.

  1. curious

    curious Guest

    Hello,
    Was planning to drive to some falls in the north
    Georgia region (Rabun County) and heard that some
    of the roads are gravel roads that lead from the
    Rabun Beach recreation area.

    I've never driven my accord lx on gravel roads.

    Is this bad for the tires? engine?


    Let me know and thanks!
     
    curious, Jun 1, 2004
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  2. curious

    mike Guest

    mostly the body, due to stone chips. right behind all the wheels, front
    especially.
     
    mike, Jun 1, 2004
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  3. curious

    Sean Dinh Guest

    Passenger tire degradation on gravel road is dependent on type of gravel
    and driving style. On my Civic, my 'spin the tires on acceleration, lock
    the wheels during braking, and slide the car on corners' style is pretty
    bad for tires. On one tire, a portion of the tread block chipped off,
    exposing the casing. That was on mixed round and crushed gravel.

    If you take it easy, the tires should be ok.
     
    Sean Dinh, Jun 1, 2004
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  4. curious

    JM Guest

    Neither. But if the gravel is small enough to get thrown against the
    car, you'll chip the paint off, big time. If you don't have mud flaps
    on all four tires, consider it.

    Also, if you get into sandy territory, the front end can sink up to
    the axle. It will happen much more readily than a rear-drive car,
    because the front tires apply the power, they can turn and make
    trenches, and they carry 2/3 of the weight. I nearly lost my first
    front wheel drive car (almost brand new) to the tide after getting it
    stuck miles from anywhere.

    JM
     
    JM, Jun 2, 2004
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