Yes, zincrometals and corrosion-resist coatings have made a huge difference in snow belt states. I posted earlier about Ford's new self-healing paint. This is a huge change! When I was growing up in upstate NY, we'd see brand new Cadillac's reduced to piles of rust after 3 winters. (this tells you that I am an old fart):nutswinger:

Porsche & Audi pioneered 2-sided Galvineel and now that most of the industry uses at least 1-sided, very few rust-through warranty's have to be honored.

Anyone know whether the Z uses 1-sided or 2-sided Galvineel?

snow and z :bowrofl:

That is the one trait of Japanese cars I hope they have fixed. Rust. I own a '96 Camry that we use as a knock-around DD. It does not have any rust at all. Good sign.

When I bought my 1999 Benz (ML-320), I asked the salesman about rust (The rust protection I think is 10 years). He said "they don't rust". He was right.

So uh, what is the minimum temp (F) that the Bridgestones can handle, anyway? Ima drive it in winter if it's 40F and no snow..............

A pair of Blizzaks on the back would make a night and day difference, but, cmon man. Salt, mud, gravel flying at your bumper and windshield...you dont want to do that.

You absolutely should NOT mix winter tires with different seasonal tire (eg, winters on the rear, summer up front). As stated on numerous tire sales websites, this can lead to a dangerous traction imbalance.

Summer tires become more rock-like as the temp drops. You can certainly use them in 40F dry weather, but they won't have the same grip as in 80F weather. Traction will be reduced but summer tires in 40F DRY weather isn't unsafe.

One word: BLIZZACKS!

Make sure you buy them for all four wheels. You will have absolutely no problems with them on all four wheels.