How does the 370z perfom in the winter weather?

Spooler · 11-15-2014, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Well, I'll out it this way. I was keeping pace with traffic on the freeway when my car did a 180* with 7/32 tread on the factory tires. It was indeed raining, but Noone else had issues. Here I was looking out my windshield at an oncoming 18 wheeler doing 65 backwards with the clutch in.

I felt the front end get light and I took my foot off the pedal. It did not settle down. I very very very gently applied a cm or two of brake pedal. I was hoping to shift a few % points of weight more over the front. It got worse. All of a sudden it was 180* time. I think vdc or abs stepped in and popped the rotor hard and upset things terminally. I did not lose it instantly. I'd say I lost it over about 3-5 seconds. The stock Potenzas are just no good in the rain. I have experienced just how shitty they are and I'm sorry but your rhetoric will never trump staring out my windshield at highway speeds looking at an oncoming semi.

Luckiky, I slid off the embankment, completed the 360, and drove off with no damage. A true mulligan from the universe.

Sorry bud but this was driver error. Never mash the brakes if you start hydroplaning. Any tire will hydroplane especially if you get on a rutty road that collects water. You should have stayed steady on the gas and steering. If you start to drift left or right, steer in that direction ever so slightly. Once it stops, slow down.

Shotta · 11-15-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

No, cars been good in the winter, just watch for big drifts across the road, clearance is the only draw back.
I've got over 318,000kms on the car, and I bet 140+ are winter driving...

Does your city salt or sand in the winter? Any rust in the seams yet?

90 ST · 11-15-2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotta

Does your city salt or sand in the winter? Any rust in the seams yet?

Nothing in the seems, we mostly sand, no salt really. But I mostly just hwy drive the car.
That being said I do have some "rust" issues around both door handles, and a couple random spots on the lower door, but not at the very bottom, maybe 4-6" up from there. Oddly the paint has only bubbled there, not pealed yet, but the spots by the handles it's gone, I've touched it up with a color match pen for now. You also have to keep in mind the amount I drive the car period, it has the mileage of a 12-13 year old car...

SurfDog · 11-17-2014, 11:06 AM

I don't recommend the z during active snowfall. I've tried several tires and none of them have allowed me to escape the fact that we're light, and nose heavy and have wide rears. This winter I'm going square fitment (skinnier rears) blizzaks that should help quite a bit

zaimer · 11-17-2014, 01:40 PM

Summer tires-absolutely would not recommend. I have fairly new high performance summer tires on my Z and it is worthless in any snow. I seriously can't make it up many streets in town that are snow covered. And that is not the scary part. I can handle the Z being squirrelly in the rear end, but when you lose steering/braking abilities it becomes too dangerous. With summer tires you haven lose a good amount of braking ability, and I definitely wouldn't take the corners (normal speed) as fast.

BC416 · 11-17-2014, 01:46 PM

I'd stay away from any snow driving unless you are on a dedicated winter tire. I have some 18' rims and Blizzak LM60s on the way this week.

JF450 · 11-17-2014, 02:41 PM

Drove in about 2 inches of snow this weekend for the first time. Car drove just like any other cars with winter tires on.

I can't imagine driving on the stock tires in snow. There wasn't any snow yet and when temps dipped below 45f (8c) it was like driving on hockey pucks.

mishuko · 11-17-2014, 03:33 PM

I drove when it was snowing a few weeks back (from rain to snow... fkin canadia) and it was not exactly the most pleasent experience... and never wanted to do it again.

Shotta · 11-17-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

I drove when it was snowing a few weeks back (from rain to snow... fkin canadia) and it was not exactly the most pleasent experience... and never wanted to do it again.

Summer tires right? You don't need snow or rain for summer tires to suck, just need a cold surface.

I decided the 370 is going to be driven this winter just because and with the snow tires on it feels the same as driving any other properly equipped car.

90 ST · 11-18-2014, 01:21 AM

Winter tires FTW!

SlowRollin · 11-18-2014, 09:05 PM

We're going to have some 30s and 40s temps in Central Florida... I think I'm going to really limit my driving as much as possible.

onzedge · 11-18-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Well, I'll out it this way. I was keeping pace with traffic on the freeway when my car did a 180* with 7/32 tread on the factory tires. It was indeed raining, but Noone else had issues. Here I was looking out my windshield at an oncoming 18 wheeler doing 65 backwards with the clutch in.

I felt the front end get light and I took my foot off the pedal. It did not settle down. I very very very gently applied a cm or two of brake pedal. I was hoping to shift a few % points of weight more over the front. It got worse. All of a sudden it was 180* time. I think vdc or abs stepped in and popped the rotor hard and upset things terminally. I did not lose it instantly. I'd say I lost it over about 3-5 seconds. The stock Potenzas are just no good in the rain. I have experienced just how shitty they are and I'm sorry but your rhetoric will never trump staring out my windshield at highway speeds looking at an oncoming semi.

Luckiky, I slid off the embankment, completed the 360, and drove off with no damage. A true mulligan from the universe.

Wow.

Spooler · 11-19-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowRollin

We're going to have some 30s and 40s temps in Central Florida... I think I'm going to really limit my driving as much as possible.

LOL. I just got back from Atlanta with 20deg temps. It is not an issue. Just wait a little bit and get some heat in the tires before you get too crazy.

Luciano13 · 12-11-2014, 08:45 AM

Anyone in GTA take their Z out today??

DLSTR · 12-11-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JF450

Drove in about 2 inches of snow this weekend for the first time. Car drove just like any other cars with winter tires on.

I can't imagine driving on the stock tires in snow. There wasn't any snow yet and when temps dipped below 45f (8c) it was like driving on hockey pucks.

Good post!

Summer compounds can crack in cold temps. Every major tire seller trumpets the same message - Dont drive them in near or freezing temps. So few heed the words and wonder what happend when they have issues.

Winter tires work because of the temps. Anything below 7C average and one should be on winters for effective traction, and braking most importantly. In Germany you can lose your insurance coverage without them if you cause an accident and you will be ticketed on the spot without them.

Tire rack has some great vids on winter vs summer and all seasons, and the results. IF you live where its cold get winters. If you cannot afford them then you cannot afford the car if you are unable to equip it properly. Park it until you can. Winters can be the literal difference of stopping a few feet short or not, and hitting something, soft or hard doesnt matter. Cars cause great damage even at low speeds.

11-17-2014, 11:06 AM	#154 (permalink)
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11-17-2014, 01:40 PM	#155 (permalink)
zaimer Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 160 Drives: Q60S Rep Power: 11	Summer tires-absolutely would not recommend. I have fairly new high performance summer tires on my Z and it is worthless in any snow. I seriously can't make it up many streets in town that are snow covered. And that is not the scary part. I can handle the Z being squirrelly in the rear end, but when you lose steering/braking abilities it becomes too dangerous. With summer tires you haven lose a good amount of braking ability, and I definitely wouldn't take the corners (normal speed) as fast.

11-17-2014, 01:46 PM	#156 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 591	I'd stay away from any snow driving unless you are on a dedicated winter tire. I have some 18' rims and Blizzak LM60s on the way this week.

11-17-2014, 02:41 PM	#157 (permalink)
JF450 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 72 Drives: 2015 Evo GSR Rep Power: 10	Drove in about 2 inches of snow this weekend for the first time. Car drove just like any other cars with winter tires on. I can't imagine driving on the stock tires in snow. There wasn't any snow yet and when temps dipped below 45f (8c) it was like driving on hockey pucks.

11-17-2014, 03:33 PM	#158 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9434	I drove when it was snowing a few weeks back (from rain to snow... fkin canadia) and it was not exactly the most pleasent experience... and never wanted to do it again.

11-18-2014, 01:21 AM	#160 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	Winter tires FTW!

11-18-2014, 09:05 PM	#161 (permalink)
SlowRollin Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 46 Drives: 14' 370z Tour/Sp AT Rep Power: 10	We're going to have some 30s and 40s temps in Central Florida... I think I'm going to really limit my driving as much as possible.