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4r3s · 12-22-2010, 10:00 AM

semi looking forward to the snow this time around, get to see how much of a difference the new snow shoes make. Still need to get some sand bags for the trunk though.

shadoquad · 12-22-2010, 10:03 AM

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sand bags for the trunk though.

Is this to add weight to the rear wheels for more traction?

m4a1mustang · 12-22-2010, 10:12 AM

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Is this to add weight to the rear wheels for more traction?

Yep.

m4a1mustang · 12-22-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

semi looking forward to the snow this time around, get to see how much of a difference the new snow shoes make. Still need to get some sand bags for the trunk though.

What tires did you get? I have the Dunlop Wintersport M3s in 245/45/18 and got to drive around in the snow last week and they are awesome. Steep *** hill with 2.5" or so of snow was no problem from a stop. With some sand bags in the trunk it'd be even better.

Stopping and cornering traction is incredible compared to a all-season. The tires almost inspire too much confidence, but they make snow-packed roads ridiculously fun.

4r3s · 12-27-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What tires did you get? I have the Dunlop Wintersport M3s in 245/45/18 and got to drive around in the snow last week and they are awesome. Steep *** hill with 2.5" or so of snow was no problem from a stop. With some sand bags in the trunk it'd be even better.

Stopping and cornering traction is incredible compared to a all-season. The tires almost inspire too much confidence, but they make snow-packed roads ridiculously fun.

I got Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires. Couldn't tell you how they are in the snow yet but they are probably about half as loud as the stock Z tires are. I will say they have made a big difference in grip on the dry roads though with our current temperatures. I don't get that tire hop either now with really sharp steering and I don't feel like I'm riding on 4 gigantic hockey pucks. Going to be ordering some RS-D wheels sometime within the next month so I can be ready when summer time hits!

m4a1mustang · 12-27-2010, 08:12 AM

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I got Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires. Couldn't tell you how they are in the snow yet but they are probably about half as loud as the stock Z tires are. I will say they have made a big difference in grip on the dry roads though with our current temperatures. I don't get that tire hop either now with really sharp steering and I don't feel like I'm riding on 4 gigantic hockey pucks. Going to be ordering some RS-D wheels sometime within the next month so I can be ready when summer time hits!

Yeah, nothing beats having a proper winter tire on the car when the weather gets really cold. Our tires are at optimum operating temperature when we start our cars first thing in the morning.

The X-Ice Xi2s should rock in the snow.

SHIROZE · 12-27-2010, 05:58 PM

Found out today that one of my tires is bald - handled great in the snow though - oh yea, Its a Jeep Thing.

Z smiling in the garage!

Merry Christmas!

(Been waiting all year to use this)

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4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 26	semi looking forward to the snow this time around, get to see how much of a difference the new snow shoes make. Still need to get some sand bags for the trunk though.

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SHIROZE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 136 Drives: 350Z Nismo Rep Power: 17	Found out today that one of my tires is bald - handled great in the snow though - oh yea, Its a Jeep Thing. Z smiling in the garage! Merry Christmas! (Been waiting all year to use this)