How does the 370z perfom in the winter weather?

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.

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.

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.

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??

zefaulter · 12-11-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

Anyone in GTA take their Z out today??

You know I did!

JF450 · 12-11-2014, 04:48 PM

Got about 30cm in the last 2 days in Montreal. Took the Z out for my first snow driving experience with it and I got to say I'm impressed on how well it handles itself on snow packed roads.

squid267 · 12-12-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

Anyone in GTA take their Z out today??

Which car is Z equivalent in GTA. Sorry off topic.

czirrfb · 12-12-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by squid267

Which car is Z equivalent in GTA. Sorry off topic.

You can just get the PC version of GTA4 and mod real life cars into the game. And GTA5 is coming to PC soon and im sure modders will be all over it as well.

BC416 · 12-12-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by squid267

Which car is Z equivalent in GTA. Sorry off topic.

I'm guessing GTA stands for Greater Toronto Area in this case. Just a guess as both posters were from Canada.

kenchan · 12-12-2014, 02:03 PM

my Z is motionless in the winter..

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11-17-2014, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 593	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	#2 (permalink)
JF450 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 72 Drives: 2015 Evo GSR Rep Power: 11	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	#4 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	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	#6 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 422	Winter tires FTW!

11-18-2014, 09:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
SlowRollin Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 46 Drives: 14' 370z Tour/Sp AT Rep Power: 11	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.

12-11-2014, 04:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
JF450 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 72 Drives: 2015 Evo GSR Rep Power: 11	Got about 30cm in the last 2 days in Montreal. Took the Z out for my first snow driving experience with it and I got to say I'm impressed on how well it handles itself on snow packed roads.