Just get some blizzack W6s for the rear tires and put about 200lbs in the trunk and youll be fine...just stay off the gas, take your time.

 

I've only run into trouble once this year (as in a day where I couldn't drive) but that was because it was snowing really hard, and I was only off the road for a night. I don't mind the snow so much as the ungodly amount of salt they use on the roads here in MA. My car might as well have been white, not black after the snow storms we've had.

I've got some Michelin snow tires, not sure exactly what they are, and a 60lb bag in my trunk and I do alright. I'm gonna grab another 60 lber and toss it in there for good measure, if I get more snow, that is...

 

Theres the best advice. Shame alot of people don't follow it.

 

Too true. A lot of people forget how to drive in the winter.

 

I picked up 4 used Michelin X-Ice's for $250 on Craigslist and tossed 160 pounds of leftover, bagged top soil in the trunk. Snow isn't really a problem so far, it's the ice that kills you. I've just slid down hills around the neighborhood. Deffinitely stay off the gas around turns unless you like to wag your tail a little bit. Who doesn't?

Of course, having a manual helps out as well.

 

Slowing down defiantly helps. I have 250 lbs in the back because I couldn't get out of my driveway with 100! With that weight it almost feels like I have a FWD, and I only have General All Season tires. I wanted snows, but when I got the new tires and it was gonna be another 300-400 I opted for the better tire and skipped the snows.

 

do u people not know how to drive or something.... puttin bags in your trunk? i just have some Winterforces on the back and Toyo Eclipses on the front... the streets where i live are pure ice right now and i have no problem with spinning tires or gettin stuck... i dont even have traction control in my car... i also had a 60-80 pound sub box in the trunk but i took it out cause i was not liking that i couldnt swing my a$$ out like i knew i could hahaha

 

Well, I've got to experience driving with and without the bags, and while I can do both, it's a much easier time to drive with the bags. Only a fool would want LESS traction in the winter. I'll admit I enjoy kicking the rear of my car out, but I also like to get where I'm going.

 

come out to montana and i will teach you how to drive in the snow and ice

 

Having bad traction is what happens when you own a RWD nose heavy car with an open diff. lol

Slow down, snow tires, and some weight in the rear end will help you out alot.