Drive Yours in Snow Country All Winter?

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10-08-2013, 07:48 PM

#31

DayGlo

Join Date: Jun 2013

Location: MN

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My new Blizzak WS70s (mounted on new 17" wheels) should be in tomorrow. Yes, I plan on running the Green Steed through the winters here. We'll see if I look like a fool or not come December!

10-08-2013, 09:03 PM

#32

rbowmar

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Location: Littleton, Colorado

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Originally Posted by STSGuy

I had this question too, just bought a (new to me) 07 V6 (automatic) and live in Toronto. Last winter was abominable snow-wise, so I don't think I would have risked it at all, some intersections had so much snow piled up that you couldn't see around the corner whether it was safe to make a turn. However in light snow I'm still wondering if it's worth the risk. I also have a Miata and I know from experience that at least without snow tires, the car is a virtual sled in the snow.

My 06 is my daily driver so..Can it handle snow like that? yes Do I drive in snowq like that? yes Do I recommend driving in snow like that? Kinda..If you are not sure right off the bat, you might want to invest in some snow tires, even 4 to make it easier to get around those corners. Skill counts in snow you could put in some practice before the big snows fall.

I would go with the Stang over the Miata. I've had light English cars-Austin Healey-Triumph,etc. and I thought they were too light to power through the bigger drifts.

The Auto on your '07 should be fine. While I like a stick for everything, I know TONS of excellent snow drivers who drive automatics

10-21-2013, 02:35 PM

#33

teetertotter

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Location: Janesville, WI

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Originally Posted by DayGlo

My new Blizzak WS70s (mounted on new 17" wheels) should be in tomorrow. Yes, I plan on running the Green Steed through the winters here. We'll see if I look like a fool or not come December!

With 4 Blizzak's, keeping PSI 38-40 for maximum bite, you will be amazed in performance. Having rear weight over the wheels, or 100lbs in the trunk, adds more to traction and stability to any RWD.
I just replaced my 6 year old Blizzak's with new one's this past summer. You will be amazed with the control you will have along with traction and shorter stopping distance. Just watch out for any ice.