Snow or Ice?

2theextreme · 10-16-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Who doesn't?

Homer sure does......

eastwest2300 · 10-16-2012, 01:42 PM

Dude, where the hell did you find that at?

4r3s · 10-16-2012, 01:52 PM

Sometimes you can't just decide to not drive your car. If you're at work and it suddenly starts snowing you gotta get home. In the first "epic blizzard" this happened to me and I had to get home. There is no way I was staying at work. I basically drove sideways from columbia to catonsville on 29 and 70 on the summer tires. Not fun and scary as hell. I ended up getting a set of michelin x-ice tires. Still haven't driven them in the snow/ice but they are a lot more grippy than the summer tire will be at 50 degress and below. The summer tires in the cold winter feel like riding around on 4 giant hockey pucks. Its dangerous and I don't recommend it. If you can't afford two sets of wheels and its your dd I would go with all seasons.

Also throw in there the snow tires are half as loud as the stock tires were.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-16-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

Sometimes you can't just decide to not drive your car. If you're at work and it suddenly starts snowing you gotta get home. In the first "epic blizzard" this happened to me and I had to get home. There is no way I was staying at work. I basically drove sideways from columbia to catonsville on 29 and 70 on the summer tires. Not fun and scary as hell. I ended up getting a set of michelin x-ice tires. Still haven't driven them in the snow/ice but they are a lot more grippy than the summer tire will be at 50 degress and below. The summer tires in the cold winter feel like riding around on 4 giant hockey pucks. Its dangerous and I don't recommend it. If you can't afford two sets of wheels and its your dd I would go with all seasons.

Also throw in there the snow tires are half as loud as the stock tires were.

This. That's pretty much what I did for the past year.

cossie1600 · 10-16-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

If the ABS is freaking out due to packed snow/ice then it is actually a really good idea [to pull the e-brake]. Quickest stop in those conditions is with wheels locked, so provided your are going straight and the speed is low it is highly effective. It has saved my *** from a certain crash more than once, especially in downhill when the rear gets light.

That is if you are going slow enough to not lose control of the backend.

2theextreme · 10-16-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Dude, where the hell did you find that at?

Google search for doughnuts gif. It was the 2nd or 3rd one that popped up.

eastwest2300 · 10-16-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Google search for doughnuts gif. It was the 2nd or 3rd one that popped up.

Man, that is just funny...

chieuxuan · 10-16-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Don't even try to drive in the snow with summer tires... Unsafe.

nah, I do it all the times, it's good for the heart

eastwest2300 · 10-16-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chieuxuan

nah, I do it all the times, it's good for the heart

ChrisSlicks · 10-16-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

That is if you are going slow enough to not lose control of the backend.

With more drag in the rear than the front the rear rarely steps out unless turning, but yes, this is a 30 mph or slower evasive maneuver not something I would recommend at higher speed.

Vicster · 10-16-2012, 08:12 PM

Hey guys, I really appreciate the input!

It sounds like the idea in this area is "just get something" not necessarily that one thing is better than another. To be honest this was the feeling I had before creating the thread but it's good to see other opinions who live in my area. Again, appreciate it!

I am probably going to grab a set of LM-60s on some decent wheels for the winter as EazyD did in this thread. I do really like the sport package wheels and the grip of the Potenzas. We'll see what happens. Hopefully I can do this soon... two weddings this year and an expensive Christmas. Not to mention I bought the Z... lol I should be able to make it happen soon though.

cossie1600 · 10-16-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

With more drag in the rear than the front the rear rarely steps out unless turning, but yes, this is a 30 mph or slower evasive maneuver not something I would recommend at higher speed.

Perfect pavement and perfect condition, yes. Snow and ice while you are losing control, pulling e-brake should be used as the last resort, not the first move.

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10-16-2012, 01:52 PM	#48 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 25	Sometimes you can't just decide to not drive your car. If you're at work and it suddenly starts snowing you gotta get home. In the first "epic blizzard" this happened to me and I had to get home. There is no way I was staying at work. I basically drove sideways from columbia to catonsville on 29 and 70 on the summer tires. Not fun and scary as hell. I ended up getting a set of michelin x-ice tires. Still haven't driven them in the snow/ice but they are a lot more grippy than the summer tire will be at 50 degress and below. The summer tires in the cold winter feel like riding around on 4 giant hockey pucks. Its dangerous and I don't recommend it. If you can't afford two sets of wheels and its your dd I would go with all seasons. Also throw in there the snow tires are half as loud as the stock tires were. Vicster likes this. Last edited by 4r3s; 10-16-2012 at 01:57 PM.

10-16-2012, 08:12 PM	#56 (permalink)
Vicster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 425 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Hey guys, I really appreciate the input! It sounds like the idea in this area is "just get something" not necessarily that one thing is better than another. To be honest this was the feeling I had before creating the thread but it's good to see other opinions who live in my area. Again, appreciate it! I am probably going to grab a set of LM-60s on some decent wheels for the winter as EazyD did in this thread. I do really like the sport package wheels and the grip of the Potenzas. We'll see what happens. Hopefully I can do this soon... two weddings this year and an expensive Christmas. Not to mention I bought the Z... lol I should be able to make it happen soon though. __________________ -Chris '13 Z34 Touring Sport \| ARK GRiP CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| AAM HFC \| UpRev \| 20mm Z1 Spacers \| StopTech Drilled/Slotted Rotors \| StopTech SS Lines

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