Driving in winter conditions
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Driving in winter conditions
I'm on the verge of buying a 350z but have a couple of questions. This car is going to be a year-round driver but won't be used in the snow unless completely necessary. Is the traction control offered with the enthusiast model a big must or does it not make a huge difference? If I get a set of winter tires, is it necessary to get the enthusiast model? I'm gonna be living on long island so the snowfall won't be too bad..thanks!
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I live in North NJ and get along fine in the winter without TC. As long as you avoid the really big snow falls(like the 2 footer at the end of winter) you should be fine. I use all seasons too but winter tires would be a help thing to have.
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Your best purchase would be snow tires. I bought a 370 this year and it absolutely would not go on the snow with stock tires. I bought some Bridgestone Blizzaks and they were awesome. I went zipping by cars with FWD and 4WD with no problems. Of course I work in KY and most don't have a clue how to drive on dry pavement let alone snow. TC is nice, but not 100% necessary.
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I drive my Z year around, and in the winter months, in snow and on ice.
TCS and/or VDC is “nice to have,” but not “need to have” for winter driving.
You must have snow tires to drive on snow and ice. I mount 4 studless snow tires (you need to stop as well as go).
--Spike
TCS and/or VDC is “nice to have,” but not “need to have” for winter driving.
You must have snow tires to drive on snow and ice. I mount 4 studless snow tires (you need to stop as well as go).
--Spike
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long island daily z driver here had z for 2 snow seasons stock tires sucked the tires i had on this year worked much better but snow tires and traction control and a lsd are a big must if you get stuck just rock it it will come out i drove my z right out and it was covered with snow over the roof just be smart and you will be good i loved passing by all the hoda ricers stock in snow on my summer tires lol
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Yeah, i'm looking to use it use it as little as i can during the winter but when necessary it looks like i'll be able to make it with a nice set of blizzaks
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Another alternative to blizzaks are the Vredestein Wintraks. I Live in North Chicago and they worked great this past winter. Obviously you still have to drive carefully because it's still easy to go sideways on any corner.