Chicago Folk

All - I was just curious - who survived the snow storm this morning??? I saw to Z's and a G35 Coupe on the road this morning in that snowstorm.

I thought to myself, I wouldn't be caught dead out in this storm.

 

Got through it up in Waukesha.

Not in the Z though - it's safely wrapped up in the garage until the salt is again washed away.

 

for me:

snow day = off day

 

I backed the Z into a parking stall (I know, dumb idea), and when I got in it to leave the car slid sideways and came inches away from hitting the car next to it. Wow, that was close! I wish I didn't have to ride her in the snow (the car, not my wife), but until I can afford a beater (car, not woman) I'll have to brave the snow.

 

get some snow tires and a second set of rims for the winter...I can drive in the snow without any problem at all with my snow tires.

 

Do you have Blizzaks?

 

actually no...I have Michelin Pilot Alpin snow tires. I got them in the Z's stock 17" sizes and just picked up some cheap 5-spoke 17" rims.

The Michelins are sportier than the Blizzaks on the dry pavement and they still get phenomonal snow traction.

 

I'm considering purchasing a 350Z Touring with Automatic, and my only concern in getting around in the snow...obviously an issue. For those who have them, how much of a help are snow tires? Does it make a huge difference or just a little difference? With a good set of snow tires will I be able to get around Chicagoland in a snowstorm okay? Any advice would be very much appreciated!!

 

Snow tires make a HUGE difference. I tried driving my Z the first week I had it in January with the stock tires on just a dusting of snow on the road...and the thing would barely move AT ALL. I got my snow tires on later that week, and shortly after that we got about 4 inches and the Z was amazing on the snow covered roads. Actually BETTER than my FWD maxima with all-seasons was.