Who got stuck in the snow before with the stock tires? What did u do? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

b rawr z · 02-05-2014, 08:38 AM

Just bought the BRZ last Saturday and last night I was on my way to take him to a garage. Everywhere else was plowed except the streets near the garage. My husband and uncle had to push it while I try to run it in first gear. I'm afraid I put too much strain on the engine and the clutch. Not so concerned about the tires since I plan to replace it. I was ready to call roadside assistance. What did u guys do? Share your horrible experience.

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Burrcold · 02-05-2014, 08:50 AM

If you were stuck you shouldn't have been trying to get out in 1st. You would have had better luck in 2nd.

reeves · 02-05-2014, 08:58 AM

First, if you have room, you should back the car up a little to get momentum getting past the spot you're having a hard time getting through. If you can't do that, you can always try putting a wodden board, gravel, or small rocks under & in front of the rear tires so they have a little more traction. Hope that helps!

sshole · 02-05-2014, 09:17 AM

Snow and stock tires? What, do you have a death wish?

b rawr z · 02-05-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

If you were stuck you shouldn't have been trying to get out in 1st. You would have had better luck in 2nd.

Maybe I should have. I'm not very experienced with manual transmission yet.

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b rawr z · 02-05-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by reeves

First, if you have room, you should back the car up a little to get momentum getting past the spot you're having a hard time getting through. If you can't do that, you can always try putting a wodden board, gravel, or small rocks under & in front of the rear tires so they have a little more traction. Hope that helps!

Thanks for the tip. I'll keep this in mind but hopefully I will never be in that situation again. I never planned to drive it in snow that's why I put it in the garage. I have an awd for such annoying weather.

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TimR · 02-05-2014, 10:02 AM

Step 1 - get stuck. Step 2 - ask friends to push. Step 3 - spray friends with snow & mud. Step 4 - after purchasing snow tires look for new friends.

soundman98 · 02-05-2014, 10:15 AM

i broke out the tow strap and hook, called my brother with the jeep, and ordered snow tires that night.

b rawr z · 02-05-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TimR

Step 1 - get stuck. Step 2 - ask friends to push. Step 3 - spray friends with snow & mud. Step 4 - after purchasing snow tires look for new friends.

Is step 3 necessary? Lol

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HunterGreene · 02-05-2014, 10:19 AM

To be entirely honest, if I were purchasing a car like this in the winter, I would have just ordered snow tires right there and not left the dealership until the winter rubber was on.

b rawr z · 02-05-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

i broke out the tow strap and hook, called my brother with the jeep, and ordered snow tires that night.

Sounds like a good plan

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b rawr z · 02-05-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterGreene

To be entirely honest, if I were purchasing a car like this in the winter, I would have just ordered snow tires right there and not left the dealership until the winter rubber was on.

True but I don't plan on using it when the weather is bad. I have another car for that.

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soundman98 · 02-05-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by b rawr z

Is step 3 necessary? Lol

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not with the stock tires. they don't grip enough to throw anything!

b rawr z · 02-05-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

not with the stock tires. they don't grip enough to throw anything!

Oh haha right

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