Snow Driving...Who's done it so far?

ChrisSlicks · 04-16-2009, 07:45 PM

Not sure why they wouldn't have included it, seems strange as it's just a software mode for the computer.

I think some of the Infiniti models have it, I remember seeing it in my friends M35X.

And yes, on the stock summer tires you aren't going anywhere if there is 1" or more of snow on the ground. All season performance tires are a little better but still pretty useless if there is more than a couple of inches.

spearfish25 · 04-16-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Not sure why they wouldn't have included it, seems strange as it's just a software mode for the computer.

I think some of the Infiniti models have it, I remember seeing it in my friends M35X.

And yes, on the stock summer tires you aren't going anywhere if there is 1" or more of snow on the ground. All season performance tires are a little better but still pretty useless if there is more than a couple of inches.

I'm still waiting to figure out how to fit rims for my car so I can get a set of snow tires. The short story is that I want 18"s so I can fit Blizzaks, but I have no idea which 18"s if any will fit the sport brakes. Hopefully one day Tire Rack will measure the car.

ChrisSlicks · 04-16-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'm still waiting to figure out how to fit rims for my car so I can get a set of snow tires. The short story is that I want 18"s so I can fit Blizzaks, but I have no idea which 18"s if any will fit the sport brakes. Hopefully one day Tire Rack will measure the car.

I think the biggest issue with any after market wheels is going to be the spokes clearing the caliper (whether 18's, 19's or 20's). The wheel hoop itself should clear on most 18's, but there's not much room to spare.

Wonder if anyone tried the base model 18's on the sport? They would make great snow rims if you bought someone's take offs.

SoCal 370Z · 04-16-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I think the biggest issue with any after market wheels is going to be the spokes clearing the caliper (whether 18's, 19's or 20's). The wheel hoop itself should clear on most 18's, but there's not much room to spare.

Wonder if anyone tried the base model 18's on the sport? They would make great snow rims if you bought someone's take offs.

Why can't a wheel shop base their specs off the 370Z's spare? At least for the minimums.

marcussoori · 01-24-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'm still waiting to figure out how to fit rims for my car so I can get a set of snow tires. The short story is that I want 18"s so I can fit Blizzaks, but I have no idea which 18"s if any will fit the sport brakes. Hopefully one day Tire Rack will measure the car.

As you probably know, you can buy Blizzaks for the 19" sport wheels. Have them on my car in NE and the Z is pretty darn good in snow lower than the clearance of the car.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	Not sure why they wouldn't have included it, seems strange as it's just a software mode for the computer. I think some of the Infiniti models have it, I remember seeing it in my friends M35X. And yes, on the stock summer tires you aren't going anywhere if there is 1" or more of snow on the ground. All season performance tires are a little better but still pretty useless if there is more than a couple of inches.