Originally Posted by JohnnyBgood

Planning a road trip to New Mexico next month, and will almost surely be encountering snow/ice. I have the option of taking the Z or my wife's Element. (Front drive, no traction control.)

I want to take the Z b/c of the nav and t/c, but am weary of driving on the summer tires. I'm also too cheap to buy a set of winter tires just for one trip.

Anyone have any experience driving in these types of conditions yet? Think I'll be ok for one week on the Bridgestones?