winter driving

[Lytheum]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Being we are from the same area, I'm sure you know that studded snow tires are illegal on the roads in Ohio. I didn't read that from your post, just wanted to make sure it was out there.

I have ContiWinterContact TS810 S (the performance Winter/snow tires) that I used on the tC for the past three years that worked wonderfully. I plan on using them on the FR-S as well.

actually didnt know that lol...i dont see why anyone here would need studded tires. we dont get that bad of winters. if this year is like last we will barely need snow tires at all!

[Shizuma]

I drive mine year round, though I'm just going to do the same thing I have with most of my other vehicles, throw some ultra high performance all seasons on it and call it a day, they will have at least as good dry traction as the OEM times and be fine for the winter, especially with the total lack of torque our engine has, heck I had no issues with all seasons in New England winters with my Magnum which has 390ft-lbs of torque stock, the only vehicle I ever put winter tires on was my Dakota R/T 5.9, RWD pickup with a big V8 and no traction control or stability system to speak of, basically the worst thing you can get in the snow.

[ST185RC]

Gonna drive my car approximately 0KM in the winter, got winters on the Rav4 though. I miss my GT-Four RC dearly when it comes to snow

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Lytheum

actually didnt know that lol...i dont see why anyone here would need studded tires. we dont get that bad of winters. if this year is like last we will barely need snow tires at all!

I would agree, especially if you are from anywhere besides Northern Ohio. Lake effect can be a killer sometimes.

[avp1]

Originally Posted by Shizuma

I drive mine year round, though I'm just going to do the same thing I have with most of my other vehicles, throw some ultra high performance all seasons on it and call it a day, they will have at least as good dry traction as the OEM times and be fine for the winter, especially with the total lack of torque our engine has, heck I had no issues with all seasons in New England winters with my Magnum which has 390ft-lbs of torque stock, the only vehicle I ever put winter tires on was my Dakota R/T 5.9, RWD pickup with a big V8 and no traction control or stability system to speak of, basically the worst thing you can get in the snow.

This is a bad idea. If you want to get most from the car you must have two sets of tires. All-seasons are not going to give you best performance summer and reliable driving in winter. If you do not want to invest in proper tires, sport car is not for you.

[_hollywood]

Ill probably just drive my trusty 4wd silverado in the winter, unless we get another weak ass winter....the salt here just destroys cars.

But a few late night drift sessions might just happen!!!

[abitolder]

Just thought I would update you folks, where the owners manual says the top speed with winter tires is only 50 kph, here is the response from Scion Canada:

We have researched your inquiry and we wish to confirm that there will be a correction to future Owner's Manuals to indicate that the max recommended speed is 120km/h when using snow tires, not 50km/h. We apologize for the error.

[avp1]

Always get the best tires you can afford. The difference can be your life or death. I would only trust major brands like Dunlop, Pirelli, Nokian. Look at Tirerack ratings. Do not take anything with rating below 8 on snow.

[Sarlacc]

I think this thread lacks photos, so here's one:



This is my GT86 with studless Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 215/55R16 on SvF Le Mans 7x16 ET45 rims.

Now, everybody out and play in the snow :-)

[Snowball]

^that looks awesome! Hope the Nokian's work out for ya, that was my alternate tire choice but I went with the Blizzak WS70's instead (great hookup). If the longevity on these is poor I may try those next 😁


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[Suberman]

Originally Posted by abitolder

Just thought I would update you folks, where the owners manual says the top speed with winter tires is only 50 kph, here is the response from Scion Canada:

We have researched your inquiry and we wish to confirm that there will be a correction to future Owner's Manuals to indicate that the max recommended speed is 120km/h when using snow tires, not 50km/h. We apologize for the error.

Lowest speed rated winter tire is 160 km/hr. Q

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by avp1

This is a bad idea. If you want to get most from the car you must have two sets of tires. All-seasons are not going to give you best performance summer and reliable driving in winter. If you do not want to invest in proper tires, sport car is not for you.

Except possibly for Michelin Pilot A/S Plus which are really unbelievably good in snow.

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by Lytheum

i cant decide between performance snow or studless snow/ice tires. learning towards the performance snow ones, just worried they wont be much better then all season. ive used the studless the last 4 or 5 and great while snowing they suck the rest of the time.

They will be much better than all season tires. I use high performance winters out here in western Canada with zero issues.

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by ashtray

It will be interesting to hear stories of this car in the snow - and I'm sure countless stories of spins and of people driving through snow on the stock summer Primacy's.

As for weight in the rear - I've heard conflicting stories. With my old car and old pickup, there was like a 70/30 F/R weight distribution, so you needed 100 lb in the trunk to help. People with 50/50 BMWs and Miatas claim no need to put weight in the trunk, and that just causes the car to spin more (more weight in motion side to side).

This car is a performance driver's dream in snow. Unbelievably good. I love mine. I fit Pirelli Sottozeros which are high performance winter tires and the car handles perfectly on ice.