Moving from GA to PA .. does the Z fair well in the snow ????

whoadeeson · 07-25-2011, 09:09 AM

So I'm moving from Georgia up to the Pocono's and I have no experience driving on snow, ice .. etc ....

I'm thinking of trading it in for a FWD car that is better on gas ( traveling salesman). Can anyone share their wisdom or experiences with driving a Z in winter conditions. I really appreciate the help !

kenchan · 07-25-2011, 09:10 AM

Why suddenly all these snow tire threads today?

DrEvil · 07-25-2011, 09:18 AM

Not very good in the snow. My motto, when it snow, the Z don't go. My '03 Accord coupe was much better in the snow. Keep the Z and buy a used Subaru for snow days.

Nick911sc · 07-25-2011, 09:21 AM

I agree, in the North East it might be easier to invest in a DD beater for the snow. Some years you get lucky and it doesn't snow very much, and then out of no where you'll get like 10 ft of snow.

Roadster4Us · 07-25-2011, 09:22 AM

The Pocono area can get some snow

Honestly, with being a traveling salesman, I would look for an AWD or 4WD.

The Z can do okay with the right tires but any kind of snow buildup on the road or in parking lots could make clearance an issue.

Good luck...

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-25-2011, 11:30 AM

AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA... the Poconos, the east coast aspen??? my cousin lives there. You might as well trade in your Z for snow dogs and a sled or an all trak. I left NY cuz I couldn't deal with blizzards anymore. Poconos is like 3x worse than NYC. You will drive your Z in the summer only bro. Buy another vehicle or trade. Good luck dude.

whoadeeson · 07-25-2011, 04:10 PM

Looks like I'll be going to the KIA dealership soon .... FML

Thanks for the heads up everyone, the Z was fun while it lasted !

kenchan · 07-25-2011, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoadeeson

Looks like I'll be going to the KIA dealership soon .... FML

Thanks for the heads up everyone, the Z was fun while it lasted !

hey, gotta do watcha gotta do. good luck with your new job!

hope you can grab another Z down the road.

SigPapa226 · 07-25-2011, 10:46 PM

I garage mine from the first snow until after a couple of good rains after the last snow in April.

ProfessorDave · 07-26-2011, 10:57 AM

The Poconos are just a few minutes from where I live. They get more snow than the surrounding areas because of the mountains. Measurable snow can start in October, and last until April. The main roads in the area (380, 84, 80) are terrible and often icy. Sell the Z or get a winter car.

eddieconfetti · 07-26-2011, 02:18 PM

bye bye fellow georgian.

pa19103 · 07-28-2011, 11:55 AM

I don't drive my Z in the rain, let alone snow.

Justin1686 · 07-28-2011, 08:29 PM

def get a winter/snow or dd. check at a used murano, phenomenal in the snow, or a used subaru

03g35coupe6mt · 07-28-2011, 08:48 PM

Get a Beater for the crappy months

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-29-2011, 01:56 PM

Get a juke awd with snow mode

07-25-2011, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
whoadeeson Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 24 Drives: 10 370Z 6MT Black Rep Power: 14	Moving from GA to PA .. does the Z fair well in the snow ???? So I'm moving from Georgia up to the Pocono's and I have no experience driving on snow, ice .. etc .... I'm thinking of trading it in for a FWD car that is better on gas ( traveling salesman). Can anyone share their wisdom or experiences with driving a Z in winter conditions. I really appreciate the help !

07-25-2011, 09:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	The Pocono area can get some snow Honestly, with being a traveling salesman, I would look for an AWD or 4WD. The Z can do okay with the right tires but any kind of snow buildup on the road or in parking lots could make clearance an issue. Good luck... __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

07-25-2011, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA... the Poconos, the east coast aspen??? my cousin lives there. You might as well trade in your Z for snow dogs and a sled or an all trak. I left NY cuz I couldn't deal with blizzards anymore. Poconos is like 3x worse than NYC. You will drive your Z in the summer only bro. Buy another vehicle or trade. Good luck dude. Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 07-25-2011 at 11:35 AM.

07-25-2011, 10:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	I garage mine from the first snow until after a couple of good rains after the last snow in April. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

07-26-2011, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	The Poconos are just a few minutes from where I live. They get more snow than the surrounding areas because of the mountains. Measurable snow can start in October, and last until April. The main roads in the area (380, 84, 80) are terrible and often icy. Sell the Z or get a winter car. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

07-25-2011, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Why suddenly all these snow tire threads today?

07-25-2011, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 14	Not very good in the snow. My motto, when it snow, the Z don't go. My '03 Accord coupe was much better in the snow. Keep the Z and buy a used Subaru for snow days.

07-25-2011, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I agree, in the North East it might be easier to invest in a DD beater for the snow. Some years you get lucky and it doesn't snow very much, and then out of no where you'll get like 10 ft of snow.

07-25-2011, 04:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
whoadeeson Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 24 Drives: 10 370Z 6MT Black Rep Power: 14	Looks like I'll be going to the KIA dealership soon .... FML Thanks for the heads up everyone, the Z was fun while it lasted !

07-26-2011, 02:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 23	bye bye fellow georgian.

07-28-2011, 11:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
pa19103 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PA Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	I don't drive my Z in the rain, let alone snow.

07-28-2011, 08:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 38 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	def get a winter/snow or dd. check at a used murano, phenomenal in the snow, or a used subaru __________________ 2009 Touring & Sport Package \|\| Platinum Graphite \|\| 40% 3M Tint \|\| Xpel Clear Bra \|\| Berk CBE \|\| Berk HFC \|\| Stillen Sway Bar \|\| H&R Spacers \|\| Swift Springs \|\| SPC Rear Camber Kit \|\| Thanks to Savage Autosports, VTR, PM, and R.A.D.

07-28-2011, 08:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	Get a Beater for the crappy months

07-29-2011, 01:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Get a juke awd with snow mode

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