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Hot-Lava_Dave · 07-19-2016, 10:55 AM

I'm in Michigan, so we get just "a little bit of snow". I drove mine on Blizzaks all last winter, worked like a charm. Traction is there if you want/need it, just don't floor the throttle and smooth steering inputs. You can also have some fun sliding around when needed! (highly recommended)

Hot-Lava_Dave · 07-19-2016, 10:59 AM

This video was worth a watch: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKBdOE2z4O4&index=2&list=PLHxU7q4gi5_sFJCS zL7x5zPsz4WxzuKgd"]RWD in a Snowstorm - Are we Crazy? - FR-S Long Term #3 - Everyday Driver - YouTube[/ame]

humdizzle · 07-19-2016, 11:46 AM

drove mine here in missouri last winter on the stock tires. we only had 1 or 2 snows and they weren't that bad.

I'll be getting winter tires this year.

Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 12:52 PM

I appreciate all the feedback guys.

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Romanov · 07-19-2016, 01:02 PM

Being from Minnesota i highly recommend getting a set of Winter Tires, they are great. I don't winter my car because i can't expose it to the salt corrosion.

When my car was stock i drove it a little in the early spring in the snow on stock tires, it's fun to go spin around in a open lot, but terrifying on the road.

A friend of mine drives his lowered FR-s on stock tires in the winter. He has ended in a ditch twice. He's finally decided to get a SUV.

Tectoniic · 07-19-2016, 01:10 PM

I honestly enjoyed driving this car in the winter with winter tires more than I enjoy summer driving on the stock tires

Braces · 07-19-2016, 02:29 PM

Having spent an entire childhood raised in Alaska. After driving RDW, FWD, 4X4, AWD ... my preference was always a 4X4.

If your winters are mild .... the FRS with snow tires is fine.

If your in an area with serious snow and ice. Get a 4X4 or AWD beater if you can afford it. Use the FRS as it was designed in dry conditions and the beater for the snow and ice.

Ultramaroon · 07-19-2016, 02:36 PM

Warning: Per the owner's manual, do not install chains or cables!

There's not enough room in there and they will rip shit to shreds.

/PSA

Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 02:56 PM

Max we get where I live is 1ft under extreme instances

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Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 02:56 PM

Plus I can't afford a 2nd car

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Aloof The Icon · 07-19-2016, 02:57 PM

At this point I just want the car. 4 years is a long time.

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gramicci101 · 07-19-2016, 03:00 PM

There are a few people that live in Canada and drive their cars year round. You just need some dedicated winter tires, and you need to stay within the limits of those tires.

Braces · 07-19-2016, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aloof The Icon

Max we get where I live is 1ft under extreme instances

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Then you're good to go. Get some good winter tires and you're set.
Stop waiting and buy the car.

NOHOME · 07-19-2016, 03:27 PM

Buy the Blizzacks and you will be fine. Leave the traction Nanny on unless you are Hooning around.

3 winters in on mine and no real issues with drive-ability in slippery conditions. Biggest winter issue is that the auto up-down window dance that happens when you open the door does not like frozen water. The glass will end up in the down position and you will get snow or rain in the car.

Good news is that I see where you currently live on "Earth"; word on the street is that Earth is getting warmer and soon the entire planet will be able to revert to real-wheel-drive vehicles.

07-19-2016, 10:59 AM	#16
Hot-Lava_Dave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2016 Hot Lava MT Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 226 Thanks: 364 Thanked 211 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This video was worth a watch: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKBdOE2z4O4&index=2&list=PLHxU7q4gi5_sFJCS zL7x5zPsz4WxzuKgd"]RWD in a Snowstorm - Are we Crazy? - FR-S Long Term #3 - Everyday Driver - YouTube[/ame] Last edited by Hot-Lava_Dave; 07-19-2016 at 12:01 PM.

07-19-2016, 11:46 AM	#17
humdizzle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2018 GT3 / 2015 M3 Location: Missouri Posts: 290 Thanks: 102 Thanked 316 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	drove mine here in missouri last winter on the stock tires. we only had 1 or 2 snows and they weren't that bad. I'll be getting winter tires this year. __________________ 2018 GT3 6MT 2021 M2 Comp DCT Past: 458 Italia, R35 GTR, E36/E46/F80 M3, 335i, Scion FRS

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Braces Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 987 Thanks: 570 Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Having spent an entire childhood raised in Alaska. After driving RDW, FWD, 4X4, AWD ... my preference was always a 4X4. If your winters are mild .... the FRS with snow tires is fine. If your in an area with serious snow and ice. Get a 4X4 or AWD beater if you can afford it. Use the FRS as it was designed in dry conditions and the beater for the snow and ice. __________________ My 2013 Firestorm Red 13 FRS is gone. Bought the next best thing: 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C

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Hot-Lava_Dave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2016 Hot Lava MT Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 226 Thanks: 364 Thanked 211 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm in Michigan, so we get just "a little bit of snow". I drove mine on Blizzaks all last winter, worked like a charm. Traction is there if you want/need it, just don't floor the throttle and smooth steering inputs. You can also have some fun sliding around when needed! (highly recommended)

07-19-2016, 12:52 PM	#18
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)	I appreciate all the feedback guys. Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

07-19-2016, 02:56 PM	#23
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)	Max we get where I live is 1ft under extreme instances Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

07-19-2016, 02:57 PM	#25
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)	At this point I just want the car. 4 years is a long time. Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	There are a few people that live in Canada and drive their cars year round. You just need some dedicated winter tires, and you need to stay within the limits of those tires.

07-19-2016, 03:27 PM	#28
NOHOME Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RAVEN Location: LONDON ONTARIO Posts: 795 Thanks: 86 Thanked 800 Times in 346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Buy the Blizzacks and you will be fine. Leave the traction Nanny on unless you are Hooning around. 3 winters in on mine and no real issues with drive-ability in slippery conditions. Biggest winter issue is that the auto up-down window dance that happens when you open the door does not like frozen water. The glass will end up in the down position and you will get snow or rain in the car. Good news is that I see where you currently live on "Earth"; word on the street is that Earth is getting warmer and soon the entire planet will be able to revert to real-wheel-drive vehicles.

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