Question for Minnesota or Midwest 370z owners

Blue370tt · 03-21-2011, 09:13 AM

Having lived in Mound MN (on lake Minnie) for three years, I would advise against driving the Z in snow. I would recommend driving your FWD civic during snow days. Thats what I did.

Some on here will say that "you can do it with snow tires" and you can. That being said, the way the weight is distributed in the Z makes it difficult even with snow tires.

I wouldnt risk it........but thats me.

gbrettin · 03-21-2011, 09:43 AM

I live in Michigan and have driven the 370z in the worst snow storms. The car will drive in the snow. Yes, there are better cars to drive in the snow. The civic will be no better than your Z when you have a good set of snow tires. Keep in mind not everyday is a blizzard.

onzedge · 03-21-2011, 09:56 AM

What is "Snow"?

gbrettin · 03-21-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

What is "Snow"?

I hope to forget it soon. I will be moving to Phoenix, AZ in about a year.

Colbizle · 03-21-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

I live in Michigan and have driven the 370z in the worst snow storms. The car will drive in the snow. Yes, there are better cars to drive in the snow. The civic will be no better than your Z when you have a good set of snow tires. Keep in mind not everyday is a blizzard.

Very well put. Thank you.

ezred · 10-23-2011, 05:23 PM

My 2010 Z has 6500 miles on her now. I will shut the Z down soon. When the salt and sand starts to coat the roads.

Lets get something together next year

03-21-2011, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	What is "Snow"? __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

10-23-2011, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
ezred Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Red Wing MN Posts: 131 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z 7sp AT Rep Power: 15	Mn 370 z... My 2010 Z has 6500 miles on her now. I will shut the Z down soon. When the salt and sand starts to coat the roads. Lets get something together next year

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03-21-2011, 09:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 15	Having lived in Mound MN (on lake Minnie) for three years, I would advise against driving the Z in snow. I would recommend driving your FWD civic during snow days. Thats what I did. Some on here will say that "you can do it with snow tires" and you can. That being said, the way the weight is distributed in the Z makes it difficult even with snow tires. I wouldnt risk it........but thats me.

03-21-2011, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,296 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I live in Michigan and have driven the 370z in the worst snow storms. The car will drive in the snow. Yes, there are better cars to drive in the snow. The civic will be no better than your Z when you have a good set of snow tires. Keep in mind not everyday is a blizzard.