I live in the northeast where it snows. with snow tires do they go in the snow?

thanks

 

do they go? like go to the bathroom? Can they write their name in the snow? Or are you asking if driving a Z in the snow is scary enough to make you **** you pants?

or are you asking if they go in circles? go backwards? go to the store? go fast? go as in move slightly? can they drive themselves without a driver?

wherever they go, they probably don't get there very well, especially if you have to ask.

 

Well the 350Z's weren't that good in the snow so I doubt the 370Z will be. Some people with good snow tires were able to drive in the snow. I am going to drive the old beat up Xtrerra when it snows.

 

snow is a no go...I couldn't even get out my condo's covered parking stall...and that's like 8 feet...

 

Yes. Just not in a straight line.

 

I made it to the the end of my street last winter with 2 inches of snow. Slid into a snow bank and had to tow the Z back with my mothers suv Don't plan on going far...

 

It's about time somebody asked this question.

 

YES, but only if you plan on replacing it once you lose control.

 

If you drive it like your should when there's snow on the ground you shouldn't have a problem.

 

if there is more than a inch on the ground dont do it

 

Have done it, it isn't a problem.....but hated it. You can't get much traction without snow tires, stopping was a nightmare, but it did much better than I anticipated. If you know how to actually drive in the snow and you don't have far to go, you should be ok (you will be taking a huge risk...they just aren't like a front wheel or all wheel drive car).

Pick up a $500 beater and call it a day. Oh...you realize it is the start of summer???? Don't have to worry about snow for awhile

 

I live in Southern Ontario. I get plenty of snow, trust me. I commute nearly 130 km's each day to and from work. There was not one day when I didn't make it into work because of a snow storm. I never spun out, and never lost control. If you have a set of winter tires, leave your TCS on, and know how to drive, then it's fine. It will never be an A4 but it'll do the job. Key words though SNOW TIRES.

 

Ok, and now for the question of the day for those who tried it and could not make it past 1 mile:

Did you use summer rubber, all season rubber or winter rubber?

Now, for those that say summer or all season, please pick up your stupid sign on your way out and stop posting your feedback in threads like this one. It is reasonable to assume that when members ask about winter capabilities, it pertains to driving with WINTER tires in WINTER. Revelations that go something like this: "I took it out with summer tires and slid into a snow bank" are to be expected. You're supposed to kill yourself if you do that. I am curious, do people really expect that to work?

Yes, you can drive it in snow, with appropriate tires, as long as ground clearance is not an issue. I live in MA and drive my Z year round. I do not take it out in blizzard conditions but if it is snowing and the roads are reasonable, it hasn't been a problem. As always, exercise caution when driving in snow. That goes for any car. I use a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires between months of December and April.

 

Agree, must have high quality snow tires. I have summers and snows for my Maxima and I have a hard time getting my Maxima up my drive way, which is barely a slope, with just a 1/2 inch of fresh snow. Even front wheel drive doesn't help this situation. With my winter tires (Michelin Alpines) I head right out into blizzards to catch Colorado Powder days in the mountains all the time. Granted, I can't plow through continuous drifts above the floorboards, but absolutely no problem with snow packed roads.

I would recommend getting dedicated, inexpensive wheels/rims though in case you plow into a curb. Plus most tire places will swap wheel/tires for free (or do it yourself), but will charge you if you remount tires on the same rims (x2 times a year).

As to rear wheel drive, a lot of cars out there with 4 wheel drive are rear wheel drive unless 4 wheel is engaged manually. Granted you don't have that option in a Z if you get stuck. Also there was a time in the not too distant past when almost all cars were rear wheel drive and no traction control, yet people got to where they are going. I would trust Gyotar's first hand experience.

Tires and good winter driving skills will get you there better than the idiot in 4x4 SUV who thinks their invincible. Routinely confirmed by the disproportionate number of SUVs in the median or off the side of the road during CO snow storms.

Just think of the winter as a great time to practice your drifting skills! I loved delivering pizzas back in the day with my RWD Corolla. Never had to use reverse, just powerslide the back end around, great fun!

 

honestly you can do it as long as you dont drive crazy. have very good snow tires and stay in low rpms which makes less likely to spin out. use your head its simple.

 

My 08 350 enthusiast goes in the snow with Blizzak winter tires.

I live in Minnesota and drove the 350 through this past winter with Blizzaks and I intend to do it again next winter.

Generally it felt okay. One thing that seemed to consistently present a challenge was unpacked deep snow which made it difficult to get the vehicle moving from a stop (although I never got stuck).

If you're going to do it, I would recommend trying to find a place where you can safely familiarize yourself with the vehicle's handling characteristics in the snow, and doing so as soon as practical.

 

drove in 2-3 inches of snow with toyo t1r's. handled like ****, but i made it to and from work with little problems. when there was more snow then that, I couldn't even get out of my parking lot.

 

Seem to recall reading about this snow phenomenon before.

 

Yes, depends on tires and depth of snow. I drove mine with
3" of snow on A/S Bridgestones RE960's w/o problems. Of course your gonna drift a bit w/ that kinda of torque and rear tire size.

 

I drove my z in the snow all winter and half the winter was with bald if you are smart and don't do stupid sh*% you will be fine. just get a great set of snow tires and always a full tank of gas plus like 80 to 120lbs of weight in the back you will be fine in almost any weather. but if you can afford it get a winter beater good luck