Snow driving experience with my 370z (AK370Z)(w/blizzaks TR Motorsport C2 ) w/video
 

You're about to see a video. In the video, you'll the SAME road I took about one year ago. It was snowing lightly and I was on my sports package (19" RAYS) rims/tires. Not even half mile driving into the road, I was able to spin out my 370z 180 degrees! :( . It was at night but traffic was still pretty busy. I have had people drive around me for at least 5 minutes as I was trying to get traction.

It was a VERY scary experience. I didn't drive my car for at least 3 days (since I was in shock)

End of 2009, I ordered a set of winter rims/tires. I went with Blizzaks LM-25 with TR Motorsport C2. You can learn more about the setup HERE : http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...cs-ak370z.html

This time around (last week), with my winter setup, I had a totally different experience. These blizzaks and thinner tires from Tireracks were wonderful. I had NO traction issues what so ever. I was driving with a whole new confidence I never had before! As you can see in the video, I drove on about 2-4" of snow. Sometimes it was even more. I had no problem taking off, turning or even braking. These tires have grip that defies the laws of physics! Me being in a RWD car, I was able to keep up with SUVs and trucks with these tires.

Few snow driving tips
a. I always started my car on 2nd gear. After driving a little, I was able to drive away with no wheel spin even on acceleration.

b. During turn, it's safer to just let the car cruise through the turn (instead of pressing gas). As soon as you become straight, slowly hit the gas pedal.

c. Always keep some snow gloves in your trunk. I underestimated the cold and was cleaning my car without gloves. Within 3-5 minutes, I lost feeling to my hands! (14 degrees temp doesn't help either)

In conclusion, I want to recommend these tires (Blizzaks) to everyone that plan on driving the Z all year long (including winter season). These tires have phenomenon grip in snow/sleet/icy/wet conditions and will save your Z from an accident. My setup ONLY costs 5% of the Z purchase price but I feel that it's one of the best investment I made to the car till date.

You can use the link in my sig to go to tirerack and purchase the rims/tires. It's an affiliate link and will help out the forum if you do.

Thanks for reading. Now time to watch the video :driving:

Do you mind if I do some editing to sell products on ebay uk?

:bowrofl: sure.

http://www.the370z.com/images/smilies/bowrofl.gif
Seriously, I'm sure the snow drivers will appreciate this! :D

I hope so. I was looking for a video of 370Z driving on snow on blizzaks before buying my rims but I didn't find any. This video should help out any perspective buyers or current blizzak owners that didn't see snow yet.

Nice one AK! I have the exact same wheels and tires, I have been in similar weather and I can only come to the same conclusion: best investment in the Car by far!

:iagree: . The difference is night and day! I never thought I will be able to drive a RWD sports car in snow. :tup:

Some pictures

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...w/DSC03007.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...w/DSC03014.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...w/DSC03009.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...w/DSC03022.jpg
(yes frost, I'm putting my copyrights on the body panels now! Though I highly doubt anyone will steal this pic :icon17:)

I won't drive in snow. I did that in the 300ZX. That was bad enough. Yikes!

rofl, you need to watermark the entire pic!

NOW this comment makes sense to me but when I first saw it, when you posted it, I was like wtf:confused:

rofl. yes, reading in another thread is required.

so it appears..lol


Either way, great info AK. It's amazing that you were able to go out in that storm last month in the Z. This is great news!:happydance:

lol as much as I hate california, Id rather live here than in a place that can die from simply walking a mile or so without proper attire due to the harsh wether. F that! I lived in Logan, Utah for my senior year of highschool and the first time it was below zero (with the wind) I walked outside, tried to breathe, but I couldn't inhale the rediculously cold air. In fact it hurt! Much respect for you sir. much respect

I see those pics of AK's car in the snow and I want to cry. We just had a big snowstorm down here and my car in no seeing the snow. I prefer to walk to work.

OMG you're giving me seizures! Get a camera mount! :rofl2:

I liked seeing that Durango spinning it's tires while you scooted on by him :tup: