Hey guys,
I've looked at a lot of snow threads here, and it's got me thinking twice about driving the Z in ANY amount of snow. I'm actually taking my Z up through the Pennsylvania Turnpike this weekend, and it doesn't look like I'll be running into any major snow or blizzards. However, there might be a bit of snow in the mountains, and I'm wondering: how much snow is too much? I'm thinking about renting a car just to avoid the risk...

When there are posts about snow, are y'all talking about 3-4 inches of snow? or just a little bit of snow on the road with very little accumulation?

Also, any information about how the Pennsylvania Turnpike deals with snow and how conditions are in the mountains would be a major help. Thanks!


Info: I don't have snow tires.

 

Truth Be told. ..i was dirving home from Brick NJ one night back from my gf's house doing about 50 last year on some backroads through Freehold. .when out of nowhere i hit a blizzard. . and i thought i was going to bite the big one. .i regained control and drove in 2nd and 3rd gear the rest of the way. .all i can tell you is NEVER agian. .damn. .i rarely drive it in the rain now to!!!. .my opinion is. .take the beater. .if u have 1

 

If u have summer tires do not drive at all in snow.
If u have all season few inches is ok just drive carefully!
If u have snows & really what u should have? no more then few inches.
As u know the front is very low & will only become a plow if snow is to deep.
I'm been driving mine in few inches with "All Season Good Year F1" and been great!

 

isnt it common sense for any vehicle?

would you go outside in a snow storm naked? doubt it. quit being cheap and get snow tires or enjoy the view from the ditch

 

If you expect snow, get a rental, you'll thank yourself later.

 

What part of PA will you be driving through? I live in western PA and the winter has been very mild with little accumulation. Ive only had to leave the Z in the garage 3 days thus far. However, I can tell you that Penndot sucks at getting to the snow, and with the stock tires, you will have issues going up any type of incline, ecspecially if you have to stop on a hill and try to move again.

I usually keep track of the weather pretty well and I havent heard any forecasts for snow this weekend.

 

On one side of a mountain road is the mountain. On the other side is a cliff. Lets think about this.

 

This one is a NO BRAINER. Leave the car at home!

 

The Z is worthless in any amount of snow.

 

If you can see snow on the ground then that's waaaaaaay to much! Get a rental!

 

During the last snow here in Connecticut, I saw a Z going backwards while attempting to go forward up a hill on the Saw Mill Parkway. The driver looks terrified. I was in a 4X4 going on the other direction and could not help her.

 

I have some all season tires and I'm fine on the roads with a few inches of snow. It can get tricky but just don't be an idiot. I also stick to the well traveled pathways unless I absolutly have to.

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike + 350Z + regular Summer Tires = Accident waiting to happen.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a dangerous road in the winter, specially cause truck drivers drive like they are in a Nascar race through there.

Good luck, but my advice = don't do it.

 

i wouldn't recommend too much snow. i don't have all season tires or anything, but it snows up here in upstate NY quite a bit and i got stuck driving the Z through a decent snow storm once. there was only about 1" or so on the ground at the time, but i had almost zero traction. i am used to driving in snow too, but with performance tires, no rear weight and oodles of power, the Z is a terrible winter car.

get a beater.

jim

 

problem number one..........woman driving a Z!



jim

 

this is why when i move to pa for grad school i have a jeep for a snow beater!

 

Not sure how much the difference in handling is between the Z and the G, they both felt pretty close to me . . .do not drive if you don't have winter tires. If you're going to get winter tires, start off slow until you get a feel and become comfortable with it.

I've driven the G for 2 winters now, as well as a 1500km roadtrip from Edmonton up to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in a blizzard the entire way. Very comfortable cars in the winter IMO. . .

 

Rental CAr +1

 

Not if u know how to drive & have correct tires!

 

+1 the Z is fine in the snow, just like any other rwd car...just don't be an idiot, and wash your car often!!!