Z in the snow?

Mergnthwirker · 11-13-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Z with summer tires in snow is a bad plan.

To all who claim that road salt will kill a Z....we'll find out soon enough. What about a Z do you think is different than any other car that has no problem surviving a road-salted winter? I've driven a number of cars through Chicago winters and had no corrosion problems.

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)

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?

StLRedrider · 11-13-2009, 05:02 PM

snow and z

370Zsteve · 11-13-2009, 05:03 PM

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.

370Zsteve · 11-13-2009, 05:04 PM

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..............

Brandon26pdx · 11-13-2009, 05:58 PM

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.

spearfish25 · 11-13-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

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.

ZKindaGuy · 11-13-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBgood

Planning a road trip to New Mexico next month, and will almost surely be encountering snow/ice. I have the option of taking the Z or my wife's Element. (Front drive, no traction control.)

I want to take the Z b/c of the nav and t/c, but am weary of driving on the summer tires. I'm also too cheap to buy a set of winter tires just for one trip.

Anyone have any experience driving in these types of conditions yet? Think I'll be ok for one week on the Bridgestones?

One word: BLIZZACKS!

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

11-13-2009, 05:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	snow and z __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	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. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

11-13-2009, 05:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	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.............. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

11-13-2009, 05:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
Brandon26pdx Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 36 Drives: 08 350Z Rep Power: 16	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. __________________ 08 350Z-6spd-Magnetic Black

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