can i put the blizzaks in 225/50/18 on all four tires on the stock 18s or do i have to go with the stock staggered set-up ?
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12-21-2009, 04:48 PM | #32 (permalink) |
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The reason that you spend so much on a winter ride is because it was an Audi, they are known to be money pits. The very reason I didn't buy one. I had a subaru legacy w/4wd i bought for 1500 bucks, drove it for four winters and spent money on oil changes and a timing belt, then sold it for $1200. Definately worth it IMO. Subaru w/ winter tires = win
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In the Jersey/ Delaware area we got anywhere from 8-14 inches of snow last weekend. My car was shoveled out and cleaned off and has not yet moved. If there is any amount of snow or ice on the roads..I'd much rather let it sit.Not taking any risk in a Z. My 350z drove like **** in the snow. Like someone already said..I have plenty of PTO accrued. I don't mess with the snow!
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The 225/50/18 is technically too narrow for the 9" rear rim but it would fit anyway, and look a little stretched. Given that in NY area it's not snowing that often the staggered setup will offer better dry grip, and do fine in the plowed and not too deep snow. The Z can't handle anymore than about 3 inches of snow anyway because of the ground clearance.
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Thanks for all the input. Its going to be very hard to decide what to do.
When I have a car, especially a new one, I like to drive it everyday! I would get down and frustrated if I had to just look at my new Z all winter sitting in my garage. I'd go nuts!! Plus in NJ the last thing you want is to have to pay insurance on two cars, one of which sits unused all winter. I do apprecite all your input. This seems to be a very active board (even more that the Maxima.org where I usually lurk!), so if I do get my Z I will be sure to return! Thanks again |
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Regarding insurance, you should speak with your insurance company. Most will let you drop coverage on a car while you initiate coverage on another for part of the year. Just be sure to keep comprehensive coverage on whichever car you're not using.
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I drive my Taurus on crappy weather days, and the aftermath of the salt on the roads.
Out of all the great reasons to have a 2nd car in my case, #1 comes down to this. People are stupid. If they're going to smash into one of my cars because they think 4wd makes them invincible, I'll be driving my Taurus. It's happened before, and I'm sure it will happen again. I drive my Z when it's dry, and the salt has been washed away. I'm driving it today, but I'll be in the Taurus tomorrow with the threat of freezing rain/snow. It makes me appreciate the Z even more to have to drive my Taurus now and then. |
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That and you don't have a 2nd vehicle, and can't see the logic in protecting your investment by getting some much more suitable for winter driving on a number of levels. No offense, of course. Also, I, along with others are just offering advice. If you don't want advice you don't want to hear, don't ask for it.... Last edited by kannibul; 12-21-2009 at 10:13 PM. |
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