driving in winter - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MzCaron · 08-31-2015, 02:15 AM

okay.. this is going to sound like a dumb question, but I have an issue. Do any of you drive your car year round? Like on the slippery roads in the winter? In snow?

Lived in Hawaii all my life. Moving to Carson City/Reno, NV somewhere and my car isnʻt selling. That means Iʻm going to have to ship it. No idea how to drive in winter and have been told a rear wheel car isnʻt a good option..

Advise please!!

zman · 08-31-2015, 02:24 AM

It's drivable but some winter tires will make you almost unstoppable.. If you're on a budget just get 2 and put them on the back

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MzCaron · 08-31-2015, 02:38 AM

By " unstoppable" you mean I can drive on slippery roads?
Do you drive your FRS in the winters in Philly?

YMAA · 08-31-2015, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zman

It's drivable but some winter tires will make you almost unstoppable.. If you're on a budget just get 2 and put them on the back

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I disagree with the two tire approach. The budget option would be four as close to identical as possible used winter tires. Having winter tires in the rear will make it easier to get started but there won't be enough traction to turn properly. Two tires may work some or even most of the time, but you'll wish you spent the money when you lose traction before or during a turn. Especially if OP is as inexperienced in winter driving as the typical Hawaiian resident.

I drive my car year round with winter tires in the snowy seasons. I don't know that I'd call it unstoppable, as it's very low to the ground and the snow makes the car even more tail-happy than normal, perhaps even floaty, but it's very manageable. Just avoid giving it too much throttle in turns and realize that if the snow is up to the bumper it's going to turn into a plow with not nearly as much traction.

But there are no absolutes, so YMMV. I can only share my experiences.

Mr_Hann · 08-31-2015, 04:17 AM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24037

I can't speak from personal experience - I will learn about RWD this winter as well.

I have run a Subaru with winter tires for the past few years. The difference from using all seasons vs winter tires was appreciable enough for me to never use all seasons again.

Digitalanalog · 08-31-2015, 04:22 AM

My brz is good in the winters here in Colorado with winter tires. The only time I had trouble moving was when we had a very dry powdery snow and couldn't get moving. If I dug out a bit I probably would have been ok.

Tcoat · 08-31-2015, 06:41 AM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93244

JazzleSAURUS · 08-31-2015, 09:22 AM

Do not try it without good winter tires.

Winter tires make a massive difference in stopping distance, (which is greatly increased in snow,) as well as lateral grip.

I suggest ordering some fresh Altimax Arctics pre-mounted on steelies or cheap alloys from Tire Rack for winters.

fika84 · 08-31-2015, 10:08 AM

shifter907 · 08-31-2015, 10:09 AM

Last Christmas/New Year week, I drove up to Colorado Springs from New Mexico in snow and ice on the stock tires. Despite getting stuck in an apartment complex parking lot, I really had no problem getting around.

BWilky · 08-31-2015, 10:17 AM

I have visited Reno, NV many times and had a friend who lived there for over 4 years.

They don't much snow in the lower levels, unless you head to the Mt. Rose or other ski resorts, you will be required to have chains for bad snow days.
You maybe able to get away with all seasons.....any locals want to weigh in?

Tcoat · 08-31-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fika84

This one did not even require a search. The existing thread was 4 below it at the time it was written a 30 second scan of what was already there was all that was needed.

STV3 · 08-31-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

This one did not even require a search. The existing thread was 4 below it at the time it was written a 30 second scan of what was already there was all that was needed.

lol and I dont know if this is new, but there are now similar threads listed at the bottom. Three different threads with the same exact name too smh

slipdog · 08-31-2015, 10:45 AM

The car is fine with winter tires. Driving in inclement weather on the stock summer tires (or probably any summer tire) is irresponsible and downright dangerous.

08-31-2015, 02:15 AM	#1
MzCaron Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Maui Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	driving in winter okay.. this is going to sound like a dumb question, but I have an issue. Do any of you drive your car year round? Like on the slippery roads in the winter? In snow? Lived in Hawaii all my life. Moving to Carson City/Reno, NV somewhere and my car isnʻt selling. That means Iʻm going to have to ship it. No idea how to drive in winter and have been told a rear wheel car isnʻt a good option.. Advise please!!

08-31-2015, 06:41 AM	#7
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08-31-2015, 09:22 AM	#8
JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do not try it without good winter tires. Winter tires make a massive difference in stopping distance, (which is greatly increased in snow,) as well as lateral grip. I suggest ordering some fresh Altimax Arctics pre-mounted on steelies or cheap alloys from Tire Rack for winters. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

08-31-2015, 10:09 AM	#10
shifter907 Lurker Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '14 BRZ Ltd 6MT Location: Hurlburt Field, FL Posts: 182 Thanks: 484 Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Last Christmas/New Year week, I drove up to Colorado Springs from New Mexico in snow and ice on the stock tires. Despite getting stuck in an apartment complex parking lot, I really had no problem getting around. __________________ Instagram : @brampbell_candon Facebook : Hipster Vision Photography

08-31-2015, 10:17 AM	#11
BWilky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ WRB Location: Hooksett, NH Posts: 199 Thanks: 158 Thanked 63 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have visited Reno, NV many times and had a friend who lived there for over 4 years. They don't much snow in the lower levels, unless you head to the Mt. Rose or other ski resorts, you will be required to have chains for bad snow days. You maybe able to get away with all seasons.....any locals want to weigh in? __________________

08-31-2015, 02:24 AM	#2
zman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: scion frs Location: philadelphia Posts: 531 Thanks: 233 Thanked 514 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	It's drivable but some winter tires will make you almost unstoppable.. If you're on a budget just get 2 and put them on the back Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-31-2015, 02:38 AM	#3
MzCaron Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Maui Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	By " unstoppable" you mean I can drive on slippery roads? Do you drive your FRS in the winters in Philly?

08-31-2015, 04:17 AM	#5
Mr_Hann Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2015 Steel FR-S Location: DMV Posts: 61 Thanks: 42 Thanked 34 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24037 I can't speak from personal experience - I will learn about RWD this winter as well. I have run a Subaru with winter tires for the past few years. The difference from using all seasons vs winter tires was appreciable enough for me to never use all seasons again.

08-31-2015, 04:22 AM	#6
Digitalanalog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '13 BRZ Limited, '95 BMW M3 Location: Colorado Posts: 104 Thanks: 13 Thanked 67 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	My brz is good in the winters here in Colorado with winter tires. The only time I had trouble moving was when we had a very dry powdery snow and couldn't get moving. If I dug out a bit I probably would have been ok.

08-31-2015, 10:45 AM	#14
slipdog Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 65 Thanks: 7 Thanked 29 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The car is fine with winter tires. Driving in inclement weather on the stock summer tires (or probably any summer tire) is irresponsible and downright dangerous.

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