stang11v6

I have a 2011 v6 auto. Question on traction. I know this has one wheel traction. Since winter is coming how could I get it to where I can get both rear wheels to work for me for better traction?

snaf2u

Since all 2011 v6`s have a anti-spin rear diff. you should already be good. Combine that with the traction control as well, all you should need is a really good set of tires, a couple hundred pounds of sand in the rear and a well edcuated right foot.

Actually the right foot is the most important.

Chrispy294ss

Please read your owners manual, you have two wheels working for you as all 2011 have a limited slip differential.

You do need to be more carefull as the rear end is more prone to breaking loose during a turn.

I'm still waiting damit.

Cheers,

Chrispy

6+6 Stang

yep, moving from da UP was a good idea ...lol

conejo172

I thought the 11 V6 had a limited slip differential (posi) we 2010 owners have the one wheel peel! Anyways driving a rear wheel drive car in the snow and the rain requires you to drive more gently and smarter throttle control. Traction control should be left on with the exception when you are stuck. Drive slower and add weight in the trunk and carry a shovel too!

arnold66

When you start out on snow or ice put your transmission in third or second gear to start. The new 6 speed Auto when in 1,2, or 3 will stay in that gear.

stang11v6

thanks for the reply's. Here in Kansas City they are saying maybe snow next Wednesday. I will add sand this weekend. And next week if we get that snow will see how it goes. If I am not pleease then I guess I will go get those snow tires. I hear Blizzick are good. Will just put two in back. Cann't afford all four.

LostBoyz

Actually if you have a manual, the left foot is your best friend. Any time you lose traction, depress the clutch and steer into the skid. Being in neutral is the best thing you can do, otherwise you will either be accelerating or torquebraking.

stangs-R-me

Front ones are as important (if not more) than the rear ... having snows up front gives you BRAKING and STEERING ability un-obtainable with all-season tires.

To me, being able to STOP and TURN in winter conditions removes more driving stress than being able to accellerate !!

I've been running dedicated snow tires on my Mustang DD's since 1998 and just put my snow tire & wheel package on my 2011 yesterday.

Went with 215/65-17 Michelin X-ICE XI2 and 17x7 MB FIVE wheels from Discount Tire Direct. Got used O.E. Ford sensors w/ new valve stems from e-bay, and the training tool from AM. Total cost of $1036 was kind of tough to swallow, but I will NEVER go back to running A/S tires in winter on a RWD car !!

I'd post a pic, but I'm too much of a noob to do so !!

Doug

Nuke

Driving a Stang in snow... If you must you must.

Almost 40 years of driving; the first 37 years in northern winters; over 1 1/2 dozen vehicles and I can honestly say the Stang is one of the worst vehicles in poor, foul weather. You can make it barely tolerable with tires and weight but when you end up in a spin, slide or simply can't get out of the way of the OTHER bastard that's about to hit you, you'll wish you had bought a beater. Posi doesn't help much if your traction stinks to begin with and you have little ground clearance.