can u drive a 370z in winter?

RonZwanson · 08-25-2015, 08:00 PM

Definitely invest in some snow tires if you can, or at least get some all seasons if you can't do that. I drove through a winter on summer tires (very conservatively) because I couldn't do otherwise. I never intentionally drove in the snow, but one day I was caught by a surprise snow drift coming over a little blind hill. Got a "sink or swim" lesson in drifting while a woman was blistering toward me in a Trail Blazer, yacking away on her cell. I put Michelin Pilot A/S 3s on a few weeks ago because I DD the car, so I needed something that, while not a snow tire, will be better in low temps, and hopefully won't send me into a light pole if there's a dusting on the road. I take my wife's Altima if there's any chance of snow/ice.

Like others said, snow tires should provide decent traction, but I'd still be worried about ground clearance if there's more than 2-3 inches on the ground.

HulaGirl · 08-25-2015, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RonZwanson

Definitely invest in some snow tires if you can, or at least get some all seasons if you can't do that. I drove through a winter on summer tires (very conservatively) because I couldn't do otherwise. I never intentionally drove in the snow, but one day I was caught by a surprise snow drift coming over a little blind hill. Got a "sink or swim" lesson in drifting while a woman was blistering toward me in a Trail Blazer, yacking away on her cell. I put Michelin Pilot A/S 3s on a few weeks ago because I DD the car, so I needed something that, while not a snow tire, will be better in low temps, and hopefully won't send me into a light pole if there's a dusting on the road. I take my wife's Altima if there's any chance of snow/ice.

Like others said, snow tires should provide decent traction, but I'd still be worried about ground clearance if there's more than 2-3 inches on the ground.

Interested in hearing your initial impressions of the Michelin Pilot A/S tires. Thanks!

RonZwanson · 08-25-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl

Interested in hearing your initial impressions of the Michelin Pilot A/S tires. Thanks!

Well, I've only had them on the car for a few weeks. I'm coming from Bridgestone Potenza S04s, which I really liked. I'd definitely buy them again if I lived in a warm region, I just needed something with more all-seasonable-ness. Those things are USELESS in a dusting of snow, and slip a lot in cold temps (feel like you're riding on shopping cart wheels), but that's not what they're made for. They're a summer tire.

Initial impression is that the Michelins are a softer, quieter ride, and the ultimate grip doesn't seem as high. Again, the trade-off you'd expect.

That said, I did run them on a track this past weekend, and I didn't necessarily feel they were crippling me. For an all season tire they definitely handled some pretty aggressive driving fairly well, and have plenty of grip for the occasional back road romp.

I really want to see how they do in the cold. That's why I bought them. If I ever get the opportunity, I'd like to see how they are in a very light snow, maybe drive it around my block.

HulaGirl · 08-26-2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RonZwanson

Well, I've only had them on the car for a few weeks. I'm coming from Bridgestone Potenza S04s, which I really liked. I'd definitely buy them again if I lived in a warm region, I just needed something with more all-seasonable-ness. Those things are USELESS in a dusting of snow, and slip a lot in cold temps (feel like you're riding on shopping cart wheels), but that's not what they're made for. They're a summer tire.

Initial impression is that the Michelins are a softer, quieter ride, and the ultimate grip doesn't seem as high. Again, the trade-off you'd expect.

That said, I did run them on a track this past weekend, and I didn't necessarily feel they were crippling me. For an all season tire they definitely handled some pretty aggressive driving fairly well, and have plenty of grip for the occasional back road romp.

I really want to see how they do in the cold. That's why I bought them. If I ever get the opportunity, I'd like to see how they are in a very light snow, maybe drive it around my block.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

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RonZwanson Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 130 Drives: 2009 Black MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Definitely invest in some snow tires if you can, or at least get some all seasons if you can't do that. I drove through a winter on summer tires (very conservatively) because I couldn't do otherwise. I never intentionally drove in the snow, but one day I was caught by a surprise snow drift coming over a little blind hill. Got a "sink or swim" lesson in drifting while a woman was blistering toward me in a Trail Blazer, yacking away on her cell. I put Michelin Pilot A/S 3s on a few weeks ago because I DD the car, so I needed something that, while not a snow tire, will be better in low temps, and hopefully won't send me into a light pole if there's a dusting on the road. I take my wife's Altima if there's any chance of snow/ice. Like others said, snow tires should provide decent traction, but I'd still be worried about ground clearance if there's more than 2-3 inches on the ground. HulaGirl likes this. __________________ It's a racing hen!

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