Winter... To drive the Z or not to drive the Z

JAYNO20 · 10-12-2013, 11:55 AM

I am debating on getting a set of winter tires/rims or trying to find a beater car. Price wise it's more logical to get the winter tires/rims but I'm not sure how well this car is going to do in Pennsylvania winters.

Basically, I'd like to save the money and the headaches that go along with a beater car if I can, but I also don't wanna smash up my Z. Anyone from PA drive their Z in the winter with winter tires? I'd love to hear from ya.

kfull · 10-12-2013, 12:09 PM

I'm in mass and I used blizzak lm-60's for the winter. They work great. I always drive super slow in snowy conditions anyways though. They look a little funny on the car because they are so narrow and a square setup but it's not too bad. Last winter I was able to drive through 3ish inches pretty easliy in the driveway, and driving on the road was fine in fresh snow or slush. I actually did get stuck on a hill once, but it was a fairly decent incline and I probably shouldn't have tried it anyways, but luckily I had a buddy with me who was willing to push me up the rest of the hill

. The only times you really have to worry driving in snow with the winter tires is the first 24 hours or so after a storm. After that time the plows usually do a good enough job that you don't have to worry at all. Basically just drive cautiously and avoid any big hills. Here is a link to a few pics of my car last winter with the blizzaks on: 2 random pictures of my Z in the snow

Jasonle · 10-12-2013, 12:20 PM

Dude get a beater! Find one on craiglist. Man I love my DD/winter car. Winter time severe weather no worries!

enkei2k · 10-12-2013, 12:26 PM

I drive my Z as long as there isn't snow accumulating on the roads. Flurries are OK. But if you do decide to drive your Z in the snow, don't forget to wash the car afterwards (under carriage included). Nothing sucks more than the possibility of salt getting on your car and probably rusting over time.

Elan · 10-12-2013, 12:34 PM

Thank god real winter doesn't exist in the South! Wtf is snow?!

Nailzs · 10-12-2013, 02:25 PM

Winter, the cooler summer here in Florida.

Ziggyman · 10-12-2013, 03:07 PM

Get a beater, the salt damage alone is a good enough reason.

rAiN · 10-12-2013, 05:48 PM

get the snow tires!
it is soooooo much fun driving on snow with snow tires.
rAiN' journal

gr8-wrx · 10-12-2013, 07:46 PM

Get a winter car! It can double as your DD.

JAYNO20 · 10-12-2013, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

Get a winter car! It can double as your DD.

I like my Z as my daily driver.

JAYNO20 · 10-12-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rAiN

get the snow tires!
it is soooooo much fun driving on snow with snow tires.
rAiN' journal

That is pretty convincing...

mayday813 · 10-13-2013, 08:04 AM

I've driven mine for two winters now w/Michilen snow tires and dedicated rims. Works great. It's a car made to be driven and responds great in ice and snow as long as you drive it sensibly and watch out for the other guy. Snow deeper than about 4.5 inches can be a problem!

OldGuy · 10-13-2013, 09:46 AM

Save your car and your life and garage her from the first flurry until April 1st. Much less stress and risk.

skidad62 · 10-13-2013, 09:49 AM

I live in Canada's snowiest city... no Z's on the road here in winter...

Drex · 10-13-2013, 02:32 PM

My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

10-12-2013, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Winter... To drive the Z or not to drive the Z I am debating on getting a set of winter tires/rims or trying to find a beater car. Price wise it's more logical to get the winter tires/rims but I'm not sure how well this car is going to do in Pennsylvania winters. Basically, I'd like to save the money and the headaches that go along with a beater car if I can, but I also don't wanna smash up my Z. Anyone from PA drive their Z in the winter with winter tires? I'd love to hear from ya. __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1 Last edited by JAYNO20; 10-12-2013 at 12:08 PM.

10-12-2013, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	I'm in mass and I used blizzak lm-60's for the winter. They work great. I always drive super slow in snowy conditions anyways though. They look a little funny on the car because they are so narrow and a square setup but it's not too bad. Last winter I was able to drive through 3ish inches pretty easliy in the driveway, and driving on the road was fine in fresh snow or slush. I actually did get stuck on a hill once, but it was a fairly decent incline and I probably shouldn't have tried it anyways, but luckily I had a buddy with me who was willing to push me up the rest of the hill . The only times you really have to worry driving in snow with the winter tires is the first 24 hours or so after a storm. After that time the plows usually do a good enough job that you don't have to worry at all. Basically just drive cautiously and avoid any big hills. Here is a link to a few pics of my car last winter with the blizzaks on: 2 random pictures of my Z in the snow __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS Last edited by kfull; 10-12-2013 at 12:11 PM.

10-12-2013, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Dude get a beater! Find one on craiglist. Man I love my DD/winter car. Winter time severe weather no worries! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast Last edited by Jasonle; 10-12-2013 at 12:23 PM.

10-12-2013, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	I drive my Z as long as there isn't snow accumulating on the roads. Flurries are OK. But if you do decide to drive your Z in the snow, don't forget to wash the car afterwards (under carriage included). Nothing sucks more than the possibility of salt getting on your car and probably rusting over time. __________________ ...need boost...

10-12-2013, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 15	Thank god real winter doesn't exist in the South! Wtf is snow?! onzedge, SouthArk370Z, 9Zs_Ed and 6 others like this. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

10-12-2013, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 12	Winter, the cooler summer here in Florida. 9Zs_Ed and Leadfoot like this. __________________ 3M Crystalline Tint

10-12-2013, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ziggyman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Shore Posts: 176 Drives: 11 SR Tour/Sport MT Rep Power: 12	Get a beater, the salt damage alone is a good enough reason. __________________ The Dude abides!

10-12-2013, 05:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
rAiN Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: va Posts: 721 Drives: 2012 370z mt Rep Power: 17	get the snow tires! it is soooooo much fun driving on snow with snow tires. rAiN' journal Leadfoot and kfull like this.

10-12-2013, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Get a winter car! It can double as your DD. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

10-13-2013, 08:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
mayday813 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 143 Drives: 11 370Z spt tour 6mt Rep Power: 14	I've driven mine for two winters now w/Michilen snow tires and dedicated rims. Works great. It's a car made to be driven and responds great in ice and snow as long as you drive it sensibly and watch out for the other guy. Snow deeper than about 4.5 inches can be a problem! Leadfoot likes this.

10-13-2013, 09:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Save your car and your life and garage her from the first flurry until April 1st. Much less stress and risk.

10-13-2013, 09:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
skidad62 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 214 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	I live in Canada's snowiest city... no Z's on the road here in winter... __________________ 2010 370Z Black Cherry Roadster Touring Sport 2003 Mustang Vortech YSI 640 rwhp - sold but not forgotten

10-13-2013, 02:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z) __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

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