How does the 370z perfom in the winter weather?

Leadfoot · 02-19-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan

Didn't your city shutdown after a storm that Florida gets at least 3-5 times a year?

Our city simply isn't prepared for snow/ice. We get a bad storm once every 3 to 5 years.

Nah the Police just caused more problems honestly. I've heard many Police horror stories. At one point, they only responded to accidents of 3 or more cars. We also use sand mostly.

NY never shuts down. It could be a 12inch blizzard and schools will remain open..We had one last week LOL!

harordr · 02-23-2014, 08:32 PM

I live in michigan and drive my car 140 miles round trip each day...if you know what your doing it performs fine just stick some good snows on it and it trucks through

SterlingDrive · 02-23-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Leadfoot

I would have done the same but the potholes in NY are no joke during the winter time. Some streets have craters that are unavoidable, so i decided to play it safe and get my winter tires on cheaper rims to avoid rim repair in April. I would love to see pictures if you can.

Let me see what I can do in the next day.

Sterling

SterlingDrive · 03-01-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SterlingDrive

Let me see what I can do in the next day.

Sterling

Sorry for the dirty car, we are having a wintery weekend...

Sterling

maizenblue · 03-01-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by harordr

I live in michigan and drive my car 140 miles round trip each day...if you know what your doing it performs fine just stick some good snows on it and it trucks through

Woo im not the only Z owner in michigan! So now there at least 2 Zs in the metro detroit area.
Also I drive 80 miles everyday regardless of snow, she's a champ

6MT · 03-01-2014, 10:21 PM

"How does the 370z perform in winter weather?"

......poorly

onzedge · 03-02-2014, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

"How does the 370z perform in winter weather?"

......poorly

MacCool · 03-02-2014, 08:50 AM

Traded my 2011 for a 2014. Tried to drive it to the dealer, got about 50 yards up our snow packed road and it just wouldn't go any farther. Traction control chattering like crazy. I had to install the tow hook and pull it back home with my truck. Made the Z exchange with the dealer's flatbed auto hauler.

I don't know about Blizzaks, but Potenzas are a no-go for sure.

maizenblue · 03-02-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Traded my 2011 for a 2014. Tried to drive it to the dealer, got about 50 yards up our snow packed road and it just wouldn't go any farther. Traction control chattering like crazy. I had to install the tow hook and pull it back home with my truck. Made the Z exchange with the dealer's flatbed auto hauler.

I don't know about Blizzaks, but Potenzas are a no-go for sure.

You actually tried to drive through snow with summer tires? Lol

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MacCool · 03-02-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

You actually tried to drive through snow with summer tires? Lol

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Only needed to go about 200 yards to avoid a flatbed, one-time deal, but yeah....it was comical.

zefaulter · 03-02-2014, 10:16 AM

Summer tires in snow? You can't blame the car

MacCool · 03-02-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

Summer tires in snow? You can't blame the car

I don't.

ImportConvert · 03-03-2014, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

After almost having to drive my 370z this winter............
Just wondering how the 370z performs in our cold, winter weather???
Any who drives them through out, can you please inform the rest that never experience this kind of drive

Tires. Not car.

ImportConvert · 03-03-2014, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Traded my 2011 for a 2014. Tried to drive it to the dealer, got about 50 yards up our snow packed road and it just wouldn't go any farther. Traction control chattering like crazy. I had to install the tow hook and pull it back home with my truck. Made the Z exchange with the dealer's flatbed auto hauler.

I don't know about Blizzaks, but Potenzas are a no-go for sure.

Potenzas on those cars from the factory are worthless except on clean dry pavement over 50*f. In the rain they are deathtraps. If I ever buy another car with them the rubber will be left at the dealer for credit and replaced with a good tire like the pss.

MacCool · 03-03-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Potenzas on those cars from the factory are worthless except on clean dry pavement over 50*f. In the rain they are deathtraps. If I ever buy another car with them the rubber will be left at the dealer for credit and replaced with a good tire like the pss.

According to the general run of comments elsewhere around the web, the PSS appears to be a very good summer tire, and pretty cost-efficient. Your comparison comments, however, appear to be rather overstated.

02-23-2014, 08:32 PM	#107 (permalink)
harordr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: detroit Posts: 42 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 11	I live in michigan and drive my car 140 miles round trip each day...if you know what your doing it performs fine just stick some good snows on it and it trucks through TreeSemdyZee, Leadfoot and SterlingDrive like this.

03-01-2014, 10:21 PM	#111 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	"How does the 370z perform in winter weather?" ......poorly onzedge and LMBmikeZ like this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-02-2014, 10:16 AM	#116 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	Summer tires in snow? You can't blame the car Leadfoot and SterlingDrive like this.

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03-02-2014, 08:50 AM	#113 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Traded my 2011 for a 2014. Tried to drive it to the dealer, got about 50 yards up our snow packed road and it just wouldn't go any farther. Traction control chattering like crazy. I had to install the tow hook and pull it back home with my truck. Made the Z exchange with the dealer's flatbed auto hauler. I don't know about Blizzaks, but Potenzas are a no-go for sure.