Mine is a 2002 Canadian 2.5RS.

I had 7000 good reasons not to get a WRX... hehehe

No EVOs in Canada either...

 

ohhh 2.5RS...
not WRX...
I was thinking you had WRX and it cost like 2k to get the EVO

 

allseasons and ultra high performance...I don't think you can find both. Ultra high performance is superb dry and wet and not anything else. All season is well all season meaning snow too. Where did you see ultra high performing all seasons?

 

Super Ultra high performance all season tires, are awesome on the track, for drag racing, for wet, and for snow rallies. I've heard stories where people use them for off roading too!!

The only down side is they don't make them for the 350Z

 

Check this out about driving in the snow: https://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-off-topic/157635-drive-carefully.html

 

I just recently purchased my Z and don't even know what NOT driving in winter is about. Mounted on Blizzak WS50s the car is rock solid. Haven't had one issue with being stuck or out of control once.

 

they don't

 

I drove mine in about 1 - 2 inches of snow, lets just say, either stay home, take a cab, or drive something FWD, or AWD, cuz the Z is pretty much useless unless you drive oh say about 5 - 10 mph. One tip i can absolutely forward though is if you are going to, start off in second gear.

Denny

 

driving my Z in the snow is suicide!! Id literally jus slip everyone without having to step on the gas much. I once got stuck in my friends street and a damn kia managed to drive off that street. I had this confused and shocked look on my face.. People were just looking at me and i had to call my friend to push the car back so i can find another route home.. boohoo..

After than incident, i never drop the car in the snow again!

 

go slower
1500max rpm

 

i was driving slow. I dropped it in 2nd gear and damn tires just kept spinning even thought i was controlling the speed.

 

They handle like cheetah's baby...snow cheetah's.

 

lol

 

Actually, If you live an an area that only gets snow 1 or two days a month or only snows for a week or so (Like WV, PA, VA, KY, MD ect) you can purchase a set of Steel Wheels and Snow Tires in 15", Narrow with enough sidewall to keep the stock ride height for less than $500. A set of 4 should last you the life of the car and can be swapped out in under 30 Minutes with a jack, tire iron and torque wrench.

 

Like a hockey puck!

 

I'm bringing these "winter" threads back. Why? Cause winter is here and every year ppl will post "how to store for winter", "winter tires" and "winter driving" where there is already tons of these threads.

Note: This thread was started in 2005. Those recommended winter tires are still great but there are also new winter tires on the market.

 

I didn't read the entire thread but this time of year is good to discuss this stuff. I've driven Mustangs for 15 years until I bought this Z last week. The biggest improvement you can make towards winter driving is tires. Be it winter specific tires if you can manage that or a proper all-season if you don't have storage capabilities.

The biggest issue I can see is that the stock tires are summer only (dry/wet rated ONLY!). Non-snow or non-winter rated tires can't handle the cold temps. You might as well be on slicks. I went from Nitto 555s to BFG KDWS and it was like night and day in a Cobra.

 

The Z without snow tires handles a lot like a sled, but it's a little more difficult to control.
With good snow tires and vdc/tcs, it does pretty well actually.
I kept my 17" stockers and wrapped them in Blizzak LM 22's.

 

This should say it all!

 

There are ways that you can still drive in snow with the Z without snow tires. I just wouldn't recommend it.

I was at work when CO's snow storm hit. I had Toyo T1R! Here's some of my rules that I've found helpful when driving the Z:

1. Start off in 2nd or 3rd gear with your VDC OFF. Once you get going you can turn it back on.

2. When braking or acclerating, be gentle on the pedal. Smoothness is control. Allow plently of room for braking.

3. Your Z can only handle one imput at a time. That means when coming into a corner, brake first, then turn, then acclerate out of the turn. Don't try to brake AND turn or turn AND acclerate at once. You will see your taillights in front of you if you do so.

3. Hills are your enemy. Try to preplan your route with the least hills, turns, and stops.

4. When entering a hill, try to keep a constant speed or gently deacclerate. If I'm entering a hill too fast, I let off the gas and let gravity do the breaking. I don't use my brakes. I've found it best to enter a hill just a little fast and keeping that speed. That momentume will push you over the hill. But if you slow down during the hill, you won't have traction to speed up again.

5. Drive in fear! Be two steps ahead of yourself and always think of the worst. What if that vehicle in front of me spins? What if that bridge has black ice? What if I start spinning now? I've learned that if you drive in a "Control Fear" your mind will force you into a state of "commons sense" vs "tombstone courage".

6. If you are spinning or are in trouble of some sort, remember to still be gentle on the brake or gas. If you start smashing pedals you will be in alot of trouble. Smoothness is control.

7. ALWAYS look at where you want to go. DON'T EVER look at what you are going to hit. Your body will naturaly steer to where ever you look. This takes practice and discipline but its the universal rule to all moving sports (skiing, biking, racing, boating etc.)

Drive safely every one, and remember to get those snow tires. They REALLY help.

You can also try to put extra weight in the trunk for tractions but remember that it will effect your suspension in the long run.