iwantyourcar

Guys,

How many of you around here drive your S in snow? I am located in South Bend, and we get some killer lake effect from time to time, up to 12 inches! The roads I travel on are usually plowed, however I have to deal with ice on just about an every day basis in the winter. Unfortunately I am in quite a predicament, some emergency medical expenses came up and the money I would be using for a winter beater is gone.

should i EVEN consider buying blizzaks and getting through this one winter, and keep the S. I am a responsible driver but will the elements be too much.

Luder94

UMW specific 'snow' threads: https://www.s2ki.com/search/forums?forum=31&query=snow

iwantyourcar

ah search is my friend, thanks!

rustywave

yeah, this question has been asked and answered many times. but i like answering many times...so:

yes, get winter tires. screw getting a beater...tires (and a little extra caution) are all you need. maybe some sand bags in back. i had dunlop wintersport M3s. the only time i got stuck was when i needed to park real fast in front of my apt and quickly plowed over a snowy area. had a little trouble getting out but nothing some of that blue salt stuff (calcite?) couldn't take care of.

arts2k9

i use winter tires during the winter and i had no problems. just drive smart and take advantage of the snow in an open parking lot

iwantyourcar

thanks guys, do you guys get alot of lake effect in Chicago? I mean it gets REALLY bad out here.

and what about ice, i deal with heavily iced roads on a basis, I have never owned winter tires so do not know what to expect

clawhammer

I live in Niles, MI for a number of years, so I know the kind of snow that you're talking about. I now live in Madison, WI and I drove my S2000 this past winter. South Bend averages 80 inches of snow a year, and last year Madison got over 100 inches. I had Dunlop Wintersport 3D tires on my S2000 and I had no problems, but I also drove rather slow. If you drive a lot of highway miles, you will like these tires better than the Blizzaks. I'll sell you my set of tires if you're interested because now I have a beater car. I can probably drop them off in South Bend next time I'm in the area. Or I'll trade you for some good summer tires.

moonliver

HERE COMES THE CLAWHAMMER!!!!!

marks_lude

The S is very manageable in the winter with an experienced driver and good tires. This, however, does not keep other cars for wreckin into you.

Almost happened to me twice last year, both times I was stopped at a red light and the guy behind me almost couldnt stop.

You can save your own ass if you stop a good 20 or more ft from the car in front of you, that way when u see a jackass hauling toward you in the rearview, you can watch if hes going to stop in time, and if not, pull up 15 ft and save your rear bumper. always leave your self distance or an escape route.

KnowledgeIsPower

i have ap1 wheels/blizzaks . PM me