blmustang

So we've had our first snow in New York @20",
and my 3 week old,2010 told me "I don't like snow!"
Snow on the ground and I couldn't get up a slight incline
to park it.I know rear wheel drive and all,but
I can really use some suggestions for winter driving.
Is it true that driving in reverse
(to get into my parking spot) has better traction,like a front wheel drive?
How much weight in sand,gravel,cement whatever should I put in the trunk to make a difference?
Appreciate any comments.

daredevil95

Your best bet is not to drive while it's snowing, but if you must get some blizzak snow tires and as much weight as possible in the trunk.....carry a come-along winch & shovel to pull yourself out when you get stuck & YOU WILL.....mustang is the worst car you could drive while it's snowing.

blmustang

"carry a come-along winch & shovel to pull yourself out when you get stuck & YOU WILL.....mustang is the worst car you could drive while it's snowing".

That was harsh but true,after this weekend the wife and I decided in bad weather,we'll drive the "other"car,
which is great in the snow.
I still will be putting sandbags in the trunk for rainy days,
for hydroplaning.
Now tell me,will 75 lbs either side be bad for the
rear springs,shocks,suspension,I was going to leave it it
the trunk year round.
What do you think?

daredevil95

Good choice....the other car We all have those...most of us.

As far as the sandbags.....I'm not sure, but I think it will change the handling characteristics and the extra weight would use more gas. It may also wear out the rear shocks quicker then normal. I would go with a quality ALL SEASON tire for year-round driving if rain is a concern....I like the Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S. This type of tire will significantly improve your wet driving experience and if you know in advance it may snow while at work.....place the sand bags in the trunk before going to work and you should get home with no problems if you leave early enough.....before the heavy snow arrives. Good luck!

Nuke

Weight in the TRUNK for hydroplaning? Obviously, you need to understand the physics behind hydroplaning in order to realize that weight in the trunk (which is fine for snow) has NO affect on hydroplaning. The only cures are better tires and slowing down.

As far as your Stang in the snow, don't drive it under those conditions. BUT, if you have to, then dedicated winter tires are a must. All season tires are U S E L E S S. 100-200 lbs in the trunk with dedicated tires is the best you can do to make the Stang a mediocre handler.

And then there's the issue of ground clearance. A 4-5" snowfall, unplowed, of wet snow and you end up lifting the Stang on a snow pile and the tires won't bite. A.K.A., stuck.

stang06lv

its good to know that in las vegas we dont have to worry about snow

blmustang

I think I get the Idea,
I was just checking Blizzak snow tires and got excited,thought they would help.
Then after reading everyone's responses,
tires and sand will give mediocre traction
and destroy the rear suspension.
I think the Grand Prix will be seeing more driving now.
Damn,I just got the Mustang!

MythEyeLess

The only good thing about living in such a retched city.

MustangFirstCar

My mustang does just fine and the stock pirellis hit the wear bars about 2 months ago. Of course, none of my friends want to ride in my car in the rain/snow though, lol. And neither do I. I am trying to get some new tires but I just got my first job and they for some reason can't pay me for another week or 2 and then it will still take a few more weeks to get enough money. I know how dangerous it is and I do drive very carefully especially in these conditions, and I definatly have learned how to come out of a spin!

JIM5.0

You lucky bastard...Wait a minute! I too live where it doesn't snow!

From one lucky bastard to to another lucky bastard: CHEERS!