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Old 01-24-2006, 04:06 PM
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can you drive 350z in snow
Old 01-24-2006, 04:14 PM
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If you are a skilled driver, and have winter tires you have a chance in the snow. But the 350z is not meant to be driven in the snow since it is RWD.
Old 01-24-2006, 04:16 PM
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Sure can!

Old 01-24-2006, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Sure can!

+1 on that. Drove mine all winter long in the snow with stock potenzas, drives normally

*J/K* HORRIBLE unless you have good winter tires. I got stuck one time in less than an inch of snow, just put it away or get good tires. +2

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Old 01-24-2006, 05:39 PM
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Any car can be driven in the snow if you know what you are doing.
Old 01-24-2006, 05:47 PM
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My G35 is my daily driver and it handles well in the snow. I have not 1) been stuck, 2) wreck or 3) slide off the road. I'm using the Avon M550 A/S and I do not have any complaints (I'm sure winter performance will be better with a dedicated set of snows). You will be fine with either a set of Good A/S or a set of winter tires (the only thing that will limit you is the ground clearence). I think the majority of the horror stories come from those who use PERFORMANCE TIRES in the winter.
Old 01-24-2006, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bagelmeister
Any car can be driven in the snow if you know what you are doing.

Absolutly,
I've driven everything from my old suby,and folks awd volvo to my neighbour's GT3 (No joke, it's just one of his "daily driver's"...) in snow, slush and ice covered surfaces....
What your driving dosent matter, it's how you drive it.
Old 01-24-2006, 05:51 PM
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its prob pretty bad in the snow from a past experience a friend had i know
Old 01-24-2006, 06:36 PM
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didnt u know SNOW is the Z's worst enemy!! Damn the salt! Damn the snow...

Good luck driving on the snow with stock tires... U wont be going anywhere...
Old 01-24-2006, 06:36 PM
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As long as you respect the power of your Z and drive safe you'll be fine....with winter tires that is
Old 01-24-2006, 06:37 PM
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Yes if you can get it out of the driveway.
Old 01-24-2006, 08:47 PM
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With appropriate shoes Snow tires in the snow are a must. You wouldn't wear your track shoes out in a snow storm would you? Seriously, the last CO trip we had was in a BMW with Dunlop snows and it was fine. A Z w/snows will be fine, not amazingly great, but it will do just fine if you keep your wits about you.
Old 01-24-2006, 09:48 PM
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I had fun in the snow, we've been having a great winter. Not too many expected instances of snow blizzards
Old 01-24-2006, 10:02 PM
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Driving in snow on stock tires= no way!
Driving in snow with Blizzaks= goes thru snow like a 4x4
Old 01-25-2006, 11:25 AM
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I attempted this 1 time and 1 time only. It is absolutely horrible!
Old 01-25-2006, 11:41 AM
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I'm seriously considering getting those headlight armor covers. If I take the kit to a window tint place can they do this for me? Or would you recommend someone else?

thx
Old 01-25-2006, 01:36 PM
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Running Blizzak Ws-50s on 17s, unstoppable....
Old 02-01-2006, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by italiabink
Running Blizzak Ws-50s on 17s, unstoppable....
Are you using OEM 17" wheels? If not, where did they come from? Can you put them on with the locator pins? I don't want to remove my pins, which is what I need to do if I get Tire Rack wheels. Do they have Tire Pressure sensors? I'm looking to next winter, but want a separate set of tires/wheels for winter. My '06 (I'm picking it up Friday) stock wheels are 18, but 17 makes more sense for winter. BTW, how are the Blizzaks when the pavement is dry?
Old 02-01-2006, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Yes if you can get it out of the driveway.
And back in.
Old 02-01-2006, 07:13 AM
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Do a forum search to get other results. This seems to be a popular question asked about every two weeks.


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