How is your 370z in the snow?

Colbizle · 02-19-2012, 01:36 AM

OP,

I literally had this exact same question about a year ago when I was thinking about purchasing a 370z. I thought maybe I could drive it the snow but luckily for me It worked out where I had kept my other car as a winter beater (and it was a beater) and I drove that most of winter .

To answer your question can you drive the z in snow?:

On stock tires, absolutely not. I learned this first hand. This car will not go anywhere on snow or even light ice on stock tires. Do not do this... Extremely dangerous.

If you buy snow tires, yes, I just purchased a set of used blizzaks tires for my Z and I just drove about 2-3 inches of snow just fine. Now for anything like a foot or more I'm not sure because it has not snowed that much here yet.. But yes with the correct tires you can.

LakeShow · 02-19-2012, 02:02 AM

Snow+VDC Off=Winning

AK370Z · 02-19-2012, 04:03 AM

My suggestion, DO get the sports package 370Z. You'll love those big brakes and nice little add ons available on the sports package. THEN,

Buy a set of dedicated winter rims/tires:My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

These will take miles off your summer tires (you can go more summer seasons with same tires) and will give you serious traction in snow. I am a big time blizzaks fan. I'm LM-25 but they are discontinued. You'll be fine with the LM-60. With these tires, you can clear as much snow as your front bumper will clear (which is about 4-5"). Anything more, you start to scrape front bumper. Also, make sure you get narrow rims and tires (that'll still clear the AKEBONO in sports package) for snow.

Good luck. We are always here to help you.

Unique_Z · 02-19-2012, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

My suggestion, DO get the sports package 370Z. You'll love those big brakes and nice little add ons available on the sports package. THEN,

Buy a set of dedicated winter rims/tires:My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

These will take miles off your summer tires (you can go more summer seasons with same tires) and will give you serious traction in snow. I am a big time blizzaks fan. I'm LM-25 but they are discontinued. You'll be fine with the LM-60. With these tires, you can clear as much snow as your front bumper will clear (which is about 4-5"). Anything more, you start to scrape front bumper. Also, make sure you get narrow rims and tires (that'll still clear the AKEBONO in sports package) for snow.

Good luck. We are always here to help you.

^^snow plowing Z

BTW AK, yours are not lowered am i right? that'll surely be an issue for lowered vehicles

SalA · 02-21-2012, 02:43 PM

Would not attempt it in the snow

02-19-2012, 02:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-19-2012, 04:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,931 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	My suggestion, DO get the sports package 370Z. You'll love those big brakes and nice little add ons available on the sports package. THEN, Buy a set of dedicated winter rims/tires:My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z) These will take miles off your summer tires (you can go more summer seasons with same tires) and will give you serious traction in snow. I am a big time blizzaks fan. I'm LM-25 but they are discontinued. You'll be fine with the LM-60. With these tires, you can clear as much snow as your front bumper will clear (which is about 4-5"). Anything more, you start to scrape front bumper. Also, make sure you get narrow rims and tires (that'll still clear the AKEBONO in sports package) for snow. Good luck. We are always here to help you. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

02-21-2012, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
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02-19-2012, 01:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Colbizle Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 115 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 16	OP, I literally had this exact same question about a year ago when I was thinking about purchasing a 370z. I thought maybe I could drive it the snow but luckily for me It worked out where I had kept my other car as a winter beater (and it was a beater) and I drove that most of winter . To answer your question can you drive the z in snow?: On stock tires, absolutely not. I learned this first hand. This car will not go anywhere on snow or even light ice on stock tires. Do not do this... Extremely dangerous. If you buy snow tires, yes, I just purchased a set of used blizzaks tires for my Z and I just drove about 2-3 inches of snow just fine. Now for anything like a foot or more I'm not sure because it has not snowed that much here yet.. But yes with the correct tires you can.