First Winter for the 370z

spearfish25 · 01-07-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

My truck laughs at your 10-13 inches, and requests 10-13 more.

That said, safe drive home man. I may disagree with you on some things, but the last thing I want is harm!

LOL. At least we agree with each other for 9 months of the year! ...and when I move to Florida in 3 years, we'll be in 100% agreement.

TreeSemdyZee · 01-07-2010, 09:05 PM

I TRIED to drive mine in the snow today. I made it about a half mile, now it's sitting in a driveway (not mine) and I rented a Ford Focus. Snow tires and wheels on the way. I was blown away how bad the sport tires are in the snow. Zero traction. I only had one problem in my 350 in the three years that I had it, but I had all-season tires and of course higher profile tire.
Come on Blizzaks!

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'm driving my Z in the snow with some winter rims and Blizzaks. So far it handles great. Sure someone else may hit me, but at least I'm secure with front and side airbags. We're getting 10-13 inches today. Made it to work without any issues. Hoping for the same back home.

You have NO idea how much better this makes me feel. I've basically been having the old internal freaking out all day over not being able to get my car to move. We don't get that much snow here, but our road crews bite the biggest one. They were our for two days spreading brine on the roads before the snow came and I think they were inside all day today watching soap operas. They sure weren't clearing the roads.

PapoZalsa · 01-07-2010, 09:30 PM

I hate Winter, drove my 350Z last year but I wasn't as bad as this Winter. The 370Z is staying in the garage unless is over 50ºF and sunny.

People around here don't know how to drive.

CrownR426 · 01-07-2010, 10:07 PM

You'll be good with a nice set of winter tires + rims.
AK has a nice write up on his set up, you can check it out on the rims/wheels section of the forums!
Be safe!

OldGuy · 01-07-2010, 10:15 PM

PA winters are suicidal for cars like the Z. Mine's clean and dry and warm for the winter in the garage. And I visit her nightly...

Mhaddy · 01-08-2010, 10:27 AM

For those storing in the garage - do you have a cover for her? If so, which one?

mototrmpt · 01-08-2010, 05:56 PM

Here's a couple of Pics of my Z heading South for the winter. It will be enjoying the winter in Las Vegas.

priya007 · 01-09-2010, 05:13 AM

Hi there,
I live in Chicago and bought my z recently..drove today and it was a nightmare...
Where did u order ur tires from and how much did they cost u
Thanks

AK370Z · 01-09-2010, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by priya007

Hi there,
I live in Chicago and bought my z recently..drove today and it was a nightmare...
Where did u order ur tires from and how much did they cost u
Thanks

It's VERY VERY dangerous to drive this car in snow with stock tires. Please get yourself a Set of Winter rims/tires if you're going to drive this car in snow. Here's my thread

My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

Tirerack has a great deal on Winter rims/tires. Please use the following link to visit their site and buy the rims and tires. This will help keep The370Z online.

01-07-2010, 09:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I hate Winter, drove my 350Z last year but I wasn't as bad as this Winter. The 370Z is staying in the garage unless is over 50ºF and sunny. People around here don't know how to drive. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-07-2010, 10:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	You'll be good with a nice set of winter tires + rims. AK has a nice write up on his set up, you can check it out on the rims/wheels section of the forums! Be safe! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-07-2010, 10:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	PA winters are suicidal for cars like the Z. Mine's clean and dry and warm for the winter in the garage. And I visit her nightly...

01-08-2010, 10:27 AM	#21 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 16	For those storing in the garage - do you have a cover for her? If so, which one?

01-09-2010, 05:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
priya007 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 21 Drives: 09Nissa 370Z PG AT Rep Power: 15	Hi there, I live in Chicago and bought my z recently..drove today and it was a nightmare... Where did u order ur tires from and how much did they cost u Thanks