Snow-related thread: About to take the Z up to Pennsylvania...
#1
Snow-related thread: About to take the Z up to Pennsylvania...
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.
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.
#2
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
#3
Originally Posted by Rodeo
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.
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.
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!
#6
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.
I usually keep track of the weather pretty well and I havent heard any forecasts for snow this weekend.
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#11
Hills in snow
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.
#12
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.
#13
Originally Posted by Rodeo
Hey guys,
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Info: I don't have snow tires.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Info: I don't have snow tires.
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.
#14
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
get a beater.
jim
#15
Originally Posted by Corporate
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.
jim
#17
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. . .
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. . .
#20
Originally Posted by Bary626
Not if u know how to drive & have correct tires!
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