Winter Driving experiences. . - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 02:15 AM

Hey everyone, I'm STRONGLY considering a Twin for my next car. It would be my daily driver. Anyone have issues driving in snow/slush?

I was thinking invest in some blizzaks, I drive 30 miles to get to work (mostly highway) and the Winters here are brutal.

Thanks

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Ultramaroon · 07-19-2016, 02:26 AM

Get it. They're fun in the winter. Snow tires are a must. Mount 'em on some cheap steelies and go for it.

Songha · 07-19-2016, 02:46 AM

I think they do just fine, it's other drivers that worry me

killboy · 07-19-2016, 03:09 AM

I think you'll be fine.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XycqZE5kShs"]Snowdayz 2016 Final Version - YouTube[/ame]

Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 03:16 AM

Thanks gents! And damn that video put things into prospective lol

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FR-Sky · 07-19-2016, 03:45 AM

is it good for snow? Its a rear wheel drive man. Unless you are takumi...

Quicksilverfrs · 07-19-2016, 03:48 AM

Yup, definitely get the blizakks. The stock skinny Prius tires are terrible in the winter. I tried it last year and I almost ended up on the opposite lane despite driving slowly and avoiding sudden accelerations.

humfrz · 07-19-2016, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Aloof The Icon

Hey everyone, I'm STRONGLY considering a Twin for my next car. It would be my daily driver. Anyone have issues driving in snow/slush?

I was thinking invest in some blizzaks, I drive 30 miles to get to work (mostly highway) and the Winters here are brutal.

Thanks

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WELCOME to ....The Forum .... there, Aloof The Icon .......

Yep, like said, get some snow tires and drive slowly.

Heck, most of us old timers have driven many ah mile with rear wheel drive cars ...... with 65% of the weight in the front; no ABS; no ESC; no TC; no LS differential; bias ply tires ....... and did I mention it was up hill both ways.

The FR-S is quite predictable on slick roads.

humfrz

Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 03:51 AM

RWD has a tendency to be unpredictable in some cars. I have friends with RWD cars that are slightly heavier and they don't run winters and do fine. I also know a few people who can't get out of the street without having trouble. I know some RWD cars do better than others. Just wanted the opinion of an actual owner that's why I asked.

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Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 03:53 AM

And thanks Humfrz! Lurked around the forums a bit decided to finally chime in.

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Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 03:55 AM

Quicksilverfrs I drive a 2002 protege and I can't tell you how many times I nearly died in that thing trying to stay in my lane on the highway during a storm lol

I hear the stock tires are great if you like kicking out the tail tho

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Th3rdSun · 07-19-2016, 08:59 AM

If you aren't committed to getting winter tires for this car,don't even bother buying it. Stock tires are beyond terrible in any significant amount of snow. I found a guy parting out '03 WRX wheels with Winter Force tires already on for $200. If nothing else,look for some cheap wheels,then go get some decent winter tires mounted. Or just buy a WRX or STI and be done with it.Still might have to get winter tires for those too though,but at least you'll have more control with AWD.

MarkR171 · 07-19-2016, 09:46 AM

This.

Summerwolf · 07-19-2016, 10:13 AM

If you need to drive this car in winter, you need winter tires. Period. The stock tires suck in any type of snow. Weight in the trunk and good throttle control helps tremendously as well.

As for AWD, yes it helps, but it is not a cure-all. Most people have winter setups for those as well. Having said that, I have a daily driver forester and it is pretty much unbeatable for almost any situation.

07-19-2016, 02:15 AM	#1
Aloof The Icon Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: Compact Rust Location: Earth Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Winter Driving experiences. . Hey everyone, I'm STRONGLY considering a Twin for my next car. It would be my daily driver. Anyone have issues driving in snow/slush? I was thinking invest in some blizzaks, I drive 30 miles to get to work (mostly highway) and the Winters here are brutal. Thanks Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

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Aloof The Icon Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: Compact Rust Location: Earth Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks gents! And damn that video put things into prospective lol Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

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Quicksilverfrs Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: 2014 Firestorm FRS Location: MI Posts: 12 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup, definitely get the blizakks. The stock skinny Prius tires are terrible in the winter. I tried it last year and I almost ended up on the opposite lane despite driving slowly and avoiding sudden accelerations.

07-19-2016, 03:51 AM	#9
Aloof The Icon Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: Compact Rust Location: Earth Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	RWD has a tendency to be unpredictable in some cars. I have friends with RWD cars that are slightly heavier and they don't run winters and do fine. I also know a few people who can't get out of the street without having trouble. I know some RWD cars do better than others. Just wanted the opinion of an actual owner that's why I asked. Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

07-19-2016, 03:53 AM	#10
Aloof The Icon Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: Compact Rust Location: Earth Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And thanks Humfrz! Lurked around the forums a bit decided to finally chime in. Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

07-19-2016, 03:55 AM	#11
Aloof The Icon Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: Compact Rust Location: Earth Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quicksilverfrs I drive a 2002 protege and I can't tell you how many times I nearly died in that thing trying to stay in my lane on the highway during a storm lol I hear the stock tires are great if you like kicking out the tail tho Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

07-19-2016, 08:59 AM	#12
Th3rdSun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S MT Hot Lava Location: Chicagoland Area Posts: 591 Thanks: 156 Thanked 309 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you aren't committed to getting winter tires for this car,don't even bother buying it. Stock tires are beyond terrible in any significant amount of snow. I found a guy parting out '03 WRX wheels with Winter Force tires already on for $200. If nothing else,look for some cheap wheels,then go get some decent winter tires mounted. Or just buy a WRX or STI and be done with it.Still might have to get winter tires for those too though,but at least you'll have more control with AWD.

07-19-2016, 10:13 AM	#14
Summerwolf Panda Trueno Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: No twin now. Location: North Indiana Posts: 3,349 Thanks: 2,113 Thanked 2,409 Times in 1,332 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If you need to drive this car in winter, you need winter tires. Period. The stock tires suck in any type of snow. Weight in the trunk and good throttle control helps tremendously as well. As for AWD, yes it helps, but it is not a cure-all. Most people have winter setups for those as well. Having said that, I have a daily driver forester and it is pretty much unbeatable for almost any situation.

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