So, for winter....

MCKempt · 10-09-2010, 06:09 AM

I just got my Z, like a week ago, and I'm wondering what people from the western region are going to do for winter. (On the fence for buying snow tires, or a beater 4x4 truck myself.) The past two winters have been pretty light, but I was also driving a different car...

I'm thinking of storing my 370z in a rent-a-storage, but before I waste a ton of cash on snow tires or a car, I'm hoping that someone who has already lived the winter & in this region can give me a good idea on what to do with my 370z can help answer so I can get good guidance. Today we had a small hail storm, but it was enough to cause me to worry!!!!

I live in Northern Utah myself, and I am trying to be a one-car person.

Thanks!!!

Lemers · 10-09-2010, 08:52 AM

Is it a base or sport model?

TreeSemdyZee · 10-09-2010, 09:21 AM

Stock Bridgestones=no go on snow. I bought snow tires.
I parked mine for almost a week last year because it literally wouldn't go. All I could do was spin the tires and slide. I bought a set of Bridgestone Blizzaks (cheap and Tirerack) and cheap wheels and was good as gold.

MCKempt · 10-09-2010, 05:33 PM

How much was the set?
I'm deciding if I should spend 500 bucks on new tires and wheels, or 500 bucks on a junker.

And its base, with sport package.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-09-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCKempt

How much was the set?
I'm deciding if I should spend 500 bucks on new tires and wheels, or 500 bucks on a junker.

And its base, with sport package.

Here's the link. I'd recommend going with the recommended size for winter tires. 225/50 18s all around. I spent $1255 for wheels and tires balanced, etc. All I had to do was slap them on when I got them.

TireRack.com Search Winter / Snow Tires By Vehicle at Tire Rack

It's just my opinion, but I don't think I'd want to rely on a $500 junker in the middle of the winter.

memorylasts · 10-09-2010, 06:52 PM

the blizzak LM-25 are on close out so you could pick it up pretty cheap....

370Z_Fan · 10-09-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Here's the link. I'd recommend going with the recommended size for winter tires. 225/50 18s all around. I spent $1255 for wheels and tires balanced, etc. All I had to do was slap them on when I got them.

TireRack.com Search Winter / Snow Tires By Vehicle at Tire Rack

It's just my opinion, but I don't think I'd want to rely on a $500 junker in the middle of the winter.

How wide were the wheels? 8.5 inches? 9 inches? I'm looking at a similar setup but I want to make sure the wheels clear the brake calipers.

memorylasts · 10-09-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

How wide were the wheels? 8.5 inches? 9 inches? I'm looking at a similar setup but I want to make sure the wheels clear the brake calipers.

if you go through tirerack the generally wont let you screw up as long as you already put in you car info. make sure if you have sport to put in sport.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-09-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

How wide were the wheels? 8.5 inches? 9 inches? I'm looking at a similar setup but I want to make sure the wheels clear the brake calipers.

8

These are what I bought. They probably clear better than Rays.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ge&qty_front=4

MCKempt · 10-10-2010, 09:15 AM

Sweet stuff.
Its looking like I'll have to use different tires and drive slowly I guess.
I couldn't do much until December anyways since the dealership is taking a grand out for down payments this and next month.

Normally I wouldn't care but last year I saw a freaking 4x4 sport utility (unsure of actual car.) hit a firebird driving in front of me on the highway while we were going, like, 4 MPH.
That guy was probably just driving like an *** since he figured he had 4 wheels or whatever, but I was about to pass the firebird at the very moment the truck hit.

Just saying, if that happens to me this winter I'm punching that dude in the ear.

buddahson · 10-20-2010, 11:52 PM

I went the route of the beater truck. I'm going to be into it for $2500 once I put on some AT tires. I figure it will be good for getting me up to the mountains to snowboard and will haul the bike to the track next summer.

10-09-2010, 06:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
MCKempt Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370Z M6 w/Sport Rep Power: 14	So, for winter.... I just got my Z, like a week ago, and I'm wondering what people from the western region are going to do for winter. (On the fence for buying snow tires, or a beater 4x4 truck myself.) The past two winters have been pretty light, but I was also driving a different car... I'm thinking of storing my 370z in a rent-a-storage, but before I waste a ton of cash on snow tires or a car, I'm hoping that someone who has already lived the winter & in this region can give me a good idea on what to do with my 370z can help answer so I can get good guidance. Today we had a small hail storm, but it was enough to cause me to worry!!!! I live in Northern Utah myself, and I am trying to be a one-car person. Thanks!!!

10-09-2010, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Stock Bridgestones=no go on snow. I bought snow tires. I parked mine for almost a week last year because it literally wouldn't go. All I could do was spin the tires and slide. I bought a set of Bridgestone Blizzaks (cheap and Tirerack) and cheap wheels and was good as gold.

10-09-2010, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
MCKempt Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370Z M6 w/Sport Rep Power: 14	How much was the set? I'm deciding if I should spend 500 bucks on new tires and wheels, or 500 bucks on a junker. And its base, with sport package.

10-10-2010, 09:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
MCKempt Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370Z M6 w/Sport Rep Power: 14	Sweet stuff. Its looking like I'll have to use different tires and drive slowly I guess. I couldn't do much until December anyways since the dealership is taking a grand out for down payments this and next month. Normally I wouldn't care but last year I saw a freaking 4x4 sport utility (unsure of actual car.) hit a firebird driving in front of me on the highway while we were going, like, 4 MPH. That guy was probably just driving like an *** since he figured he had 4 wheels or whatever, but I was about to pass the firebird at the very moment the truck hit. Just saying, if that happens to me this winter I'm punching that dude in the ear.

10-20-2010, 11:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
buddahson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 272 Drives: 09 370z, 07 R6 Rep Power: 15	I went the route of the beater truck. I'm going to be into it for $2500 once I put on some AT tires. I figure it will be good for getting me up to the mountains to snowboard and will haul the bike to the track next summer.