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steve1ddd · 11-07-2011, 06:58 PM

I am a car noob...lets get that out of the way firstly.
i just bought a 2009 370Z Touring (only 6k miles, showroom condition). Not the most practical thing since i live in the Mts of Colorado at 9000 ft. But hey, who buys a Z cuz its practal. i bought it cuz its pretty and makes nice VROOM VROOM noises. I looked on the forum but couldnt find any advice on the subject of studded tires. Anyone got any advice on the matter. I basicly drive to and from the airport and leave my baby in long term airport parking all week

My concern is getting back up the Mtn. The roads are pretty well plowed so my concern is not clearance rather, it can get icey and i see cars spinning tires all the time in the winter. Also on that note, for SLOW driving in ice, do you recomend turrning off Traction control and accecpting some spin or do you recomend leaving it on. My driveway had a little ice on it this week and after the 5th time trying with TC on, i turned it off and went right up the driveway with just a little slip of the tires is why I ask?

11-07-2011, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
steve1ddd Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: denver Posts: 33 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 13	Studded winter tires? I am a car noob...lets get that out of the way firstly. i just bought a 2009 370Z Touring (only 6k miles, showroom condition). Not the most practical thing since i live in the Mts of Colorado at 9000 ft. But hey, who buys a Z cuz its practal. i bought it cuz its pretty and makes nice VROOM VROOM noises. I looked on the forum but couldnt find any advice on the subject of studded tires. Anyone got any advice on the matter. I basicly drive to and from the airport and leave my baby in long term airport parking all week My concern is getting back up the Mtn. The roads are pretty well plowed so my concern is not clearance rather, it can get icey and i see cars spinning tires all the time in the winter. Also on that note, for SLOW driving in ice, do you recomend turrning off Traction control and accecpting some spin or do you recomend leaving it on. My driveway had a little ice on it this week and after the 5th time trying with TC on, i turned it off and went right up the driveway with just a little slip of the tires is why I ask?