can u drive a 370z in winter?

Salsy1 · 09-22-2009, 10:17 PM

NO! The problem with driving in the snow is that your Z has a very low front end and is basically a snow plow with no traction! Could you drive in the winter on days where there is no snow? Sure. But just realize if you get caught out in a snow storm, you are stranded.

I'm not even planning on taking my 370Z out in the winter. My 350Z would be worthless on even 1 inch of snow. Instead of buying snow tires and playing that game, your best bet is to just buy a cheap, used 2nd vehicle which is snow friendly.

Mergnthwirker · 09-22-2009, 11:45 PM

A winter beater is nice, if you can afford it. Gotta have the space to keep it and a space to keep your Z protected in the "bad" months. In my state, I used to be able to take a car off the road and insure the one I was driving, but now the state insists that I carry insurance even on the car not driven, which makes this much more expensive to do. For many years I had a '91 Sentra SE-R which was a fantastic winter car with snows and its factory limited slip. Only problem was, the SE-R was more fun to drive than some of the cars I was "protecting"!! I had to eventually upgrade to a Z to get a car that came anywhere near being as much fun to drive!

ArtVandaleigh · 09-23-2009, 12:14 AM

You will be fine with snow tires in normal winter weather, but watch out for anything over 3-4 inches on the road. Ground clearance will be your biggest issue, so be prepared to be the plow on a few uncleared streets and parking lots here and there. I drove my previous 350Z with Nismo suspension on blizzak tires and got away with it... but did have some issues with the ride height occasionally. I think we all know it's not a great winter car, but you can surely get away with it if you live somewhere in a non-snowbelt.

naydene · 08-25-2015, 10:40 AM

I'm from Jersey & last year I rode around all winter (when I was actually able to get my car out of my driveway) with my summer tires. However last year we had a really bad winter. So there would be weeks I wouldn't be able to move my car from the parking spot. I never had issues with clearance when I was actually driving the car . This year I plan on getting some snow tires & a beater for the really bad storms. All you can do. Either that....or get an all year round car which I'm sure you won't!!!

osbornsm · 08-25-2015, 10:47 AM

NECRO THREAD

Really... this thread is 6 years old!!!

kenchan · 08-25-2015, 10:53 AM

hey at least he searched and didn't start a new thread like them oil threads..

osbornsm · 08-25-2015, 10:57 AM

...but since it was asked.

The answer is Yes.

kenchan · 08-25-2015, 11:00 AM

u look like me in the winter with a t-shirt. lol

snowy days = warm days.

osbornsm · 08-25-2015, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

hey at least he searched and didn't start a new thread like them oil threads..

True... gold star for you!!!

kenchan · 08-25-2015, 11:01 AM

i did it

axmea? · 08-25-2015, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

...but since it was asked.

The answer is Yes.

For us folks who see snow mostly in pictures, this is awesome. Ok......I know what snow feels and taste like. Yes I had to taste it.

BoneZ · 08-25-2015, 06:32 PM

What's all that white crap?

DeliriousClam · 08-25-2015, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

For us folks who see snow mostly in pictures, this is awesome. Ok......I know what snow feels and taste like. Yes I had to taste it.

You taste the yellow snow? Tastes pretty good.

MacCool · 08-25-2015, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

man alot of you guys abviously don't know how to drive in winter. Winter tires and you are good to go. will it be the best thing in the snow no. but you will be fine. just not aon the big storm days but that is just common sence.

I'm from Minnesota. Pretty good idea how to drive in the snow and I know from experience that it's possible, but not pleasant, to kludge around in a Z in the snow. It ain't fun, and I bought the car to have fun. Mine goes in the garage with the first snowflake and I drive the 2500 Sierra HD. That first snowflake is the exact point where the 3/4 ton 4WD pickup truck is more fun to drive than the Z.

MacCool · 08-25-2015, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'll let you know how the big storm days go...I may have no choice. Also, my job necessitates middle of the night drives to work which can mean the plows haven't hit the streets yet. This is going to be an interesting Chicago winter!

Uh...remember, you absolutely can't drive the Z in the snow on the stock tires. That is an absolute impossibility.

08-25-2015, 10:40 AM	#34 (permalink)
naydene Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 1 Drives: 2010 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	It's tough I'm from Jersey & last year I rode around all winter (when I was actually able to get my car out of my driveway) with my summer tires. However last year we had a really bad winter. So there would be weeks I wouldn't be able to move my car from the parking spot. I never had issues with clearance when I was actually driving the car . This year I plan on getting some snow tires & a beater for the really bad storms. All you can do. Either that....or get an all year round car which I'm sure you won't!!! kidicenj likes this.

08-25-2015, 10:47 AM	#35 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	NECRO THREAD Really... this thread is 6 years old!!! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

08-25-2015, 10:53 AM	#36 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hey at least he searched and didn't start a new thread like them oil threads.. TerribleONE and Ghostvette like this.

08-25-2015, 10:57 AM	#37 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	...but since it was asked. The answer is Yes. axmea? and Ghostvette like this.

08-25-2015, 11:00 AM	#38 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	u look like me in the winter with a t-shirt. lol snowy days = warm days. osbornsm likes this.

09-22-2009, 10:17 PM	#31 (permalink)
Salsy1 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Maxima Rep Power: 16	NO! The problem with driving in the snow is that your Z has a very low front end and is basically a snow plow with no traction! Could you drive in the winter on days where there is no snow? Sure. But just realize if you get caught out in a snow storm, you are stranded. I'm not even planning on taking my 370Z out in the winter. My 350Z would be worthless on even 1 inch of snow. Instead of buying snow tires and playing that game, your best bet is to just buy a cheap, used 2nd vehicle which is snow friendly.

09-22-2009, 11:45 PM	#32 (permalink)
Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 16	A winter beater is nice, if you can afford it. Gotta have the space to keep it and a space to keep your Z protected in the "bad" months. In my state, I used to be able to take a car off the road and insure the one I was driving, but now the state insists that I carry insurance even on the car not driven, which makes this much more expensive to do. For many years I had a '91 Sentra SE-R which was a fantastic winter car with snows and its factory limited slip. Only problem was, the SE-R was more fun to drive than some of the cars I was "protecting"!! I had to eventually upgrade to a Z to get a car that came anywhere near being as much fun to drive!

09-23-2009, 12:14 AM	#33 (permalink)
ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 675	You will be fine with snow tires in normal winter weather, but watch out for anything over 3-4 inches on the road. Ground clearance will be your biggest issue, so be prepared to be the plow on a few uncleared streets and parking lots here and there. I drove my previous 350Z with Nismo suspension on blizzak tires and got away with it... but did have some issues with the ride height occasionally. I think we all know it's not a great winter car, but you can surely get away with it if you live somewhere in a non-snowbelt.

08-25-2015, 11:01 AM	#40 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i did it osbornsm likes this.

08-25-2015, 06:32 PM	#42 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	What's all that white crap?

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