BRZ in snow - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

WorldRallyBlueBRZ · 01-24-2013, 03:50 PM

Im in PG county MD and live around some crappy hills, but i didn't have a huge problem this morning.....but then again i didn't go faster than 5 MPH while trying to get out to a main road. lol

Flat Black VW · 01-24-2013, 03:51 PM

im in ffx also, with some decent winter tires the car is fine, especially in the TINY amount of snow we got. I wouldn't have been worried on my factory tires either. Honestly, its not even 3 and there is no more snow on the roads to speak of.

However if I had a second vehicle I would have driven it for fear of all the terrible drivers in the area who panic in the snow.

BRZnut · 01-24-2013, 10:41 PM

I've been wondering how the stock summers would take the cold and this week was able to find out. BRZ sat out in 13-17 F degree weather. Much to my surprise on a dry surface the grip seemed normal. Would not, however, chance it in the snow!!

brzninja · 01-25-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by #87

que winter tire thread

Ya, this. I live in Pittsburgh. I've had no problems in the snow with my wintertire equipped brz. Of course I changed my driving style as well...not as aggressive.

jmaryt · 01-25-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by swift996

I'm in the DC area and we got about 1-2". This car has a hard time finding traction. I know the lightweight (and light distribution over the rear axle) doesn't add up for a snow driving machine, but I was pretty surprised how bad it drives in snow. The little 215s don't help much.

car's too damn light! use some ballast in the as* end, plus dedicated snows,and be very careful!

Doug&Julie · 01-25-2013, 02:13 PM

Just had my first snow experience...pretty pleased overall. Wearing winter tires, have two bags of mulch in the trunk (wrapped in a blanket

), and of course hit the "SNOW" button on my TC settings. Sadly, snow clearing teams have been so bored around here this winter, all the parking lots were plowed / salted / cleared by the time I got out to lunch. So donuts will have to wait for another time...

jmaryt · 01-25-2013, 06:20 PM

was wondering how she acts in snow with the "slush" in "snow" setting!

Enemies · 01-25-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VoiD

Dang I thought HP primacy are all season tires.. I'm glad i left my BRZ in the garage today..

Argh. I hate when I see/hear people say that. I guess it's more excusable when it's somebody from a warm climate but all seasons don't and have never included winter. All seasons in California and Florida maybe but not the rest of the country.

DarkSunrise · 01-25-2013, 07:25 PM

It's worse than my GTI (FWD car), but a hell of a lot more fun! Got some sideways drift action going. With proper snow tires and some weight in the rear, I'm sure it'll be just fine.

Laika · 01-25-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

It's worse than my GTI (FWD car), but a hell of a lot more fun! Got some sideways drift action going. With proper snow tires and some weight in the rear, I'm sure it'll be just fine.

I'm running general altimax arctics and I actually took the spare out awhile ago for a project I can no longer remember. So I have 25 pounds less than stock over the drive wheels. It snowed a few inches today and it's been extremely cold so the roads got slippery quick. Almost everyone is struggling to drive properly out there right now (mostly because PA drivers don't know what they're doing in snow but I digress) but my BRZ took it just fine. Just start up calmly I got going every time.

I wish I could see the terrified look on peoples faces when my back end does step out a tiny bit... "

OH NO HE'S GONNA DIE!!!!!!!"

SubaSteve · 01-25-2013, 10:00 PM

Had some trouble getting up the my hill today. I'll take a pic tomorrow so you can see the beast I have to get up. I ended up having to back up my neighbors driveway, get some speed and just coast the rest of the way up not touching the accel till the top.

Snow wasn't really the issue it was due to several people in my family driving on the tiny bit that was there and it froze over during the day.

Also on a side note guy living in pg what part do you live in?

Jaylyons1 · 01-26-2013, 12:37 AM

I haven't had any issues yet myself. All stock, but I don't go out if there is crazy snow(which doesn't happen in MD).

sbxjap · 01-26-2013, 01:01 AM

I'm from Philly and we had snow.... I drove my BRZ to work. With stock summer tires. Definitely not advised, lol.

Started in second gear, just a lil power... And still slid a lot, but nothing uncontrollable, just really often.... Glad I live close to my job, lol

glorydays · 01-26-2013, 02:32 AM

I live In northern ny where todays temp was -11... does the car slip in the snow? Yea but not as bad as you might think. I deal with lake effect snow about once a week and so far the traction and stability control does an amazing job at keeping the car straight and saving me from spins. Ive got a set of winters in the closet right now because I just dont feel the need to use them.

01-25-2013, 02:13 PM	#20
Doug&Julie Boxer Fan Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 72 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just had my first snow experience...pretty pleased overall. Wearing winter tires, have two bags of mulch in the trunk (wrapped in a blanket ), and of course hit the "SNOW" button on my TC settings. Sadly, snow clearing teams have been so bored around here this winter, all the parking lots were plowed / salted / cleared by the time I got out to lunch. So donuts will have to wait for another time... __________________ Doug 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 1986 Porsche 911

01-25-2013, 07:25 PM	#23
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	It's worse than my GTI (FWD car), but a hell of a lot more fun! Got some sideways drift action going. With proper snow tires and some weight in the rear, I'm sure it'll be just fine. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

01-26-2013, 12:37 AM	#26
Jaylyons1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2022 WRB BRZ; 1993 Skyline GT-R Location: Pearl City, HI Posts: 977 Thanks: 331 Thanked 237 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I haven't had any issues yet myself. All stock, but I don't go out if there is crazy snow(which doesn't happen in MD). __________________ 2013 BRZ "Bria" Build Thread 2022 BRZ "Grim86" build Thread

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01-24-2013, 03:50 PM	#15
WorldRallyBlueBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: World Rally Blue BRZ Location: Maryland Posts: 176 Thanks: 63 Thanked 85 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im in PG county MD and live around some crappy hills, but i didn't have a huge problem this morning.....but then again i didn't go faster than 5 MPH while trying to get out to a main road. lol

01-24-2013, 03:51 PM	#16
Flat Black VW Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NOVA Posts: 894 Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	im in ffx also, with some decent winter tires the car is fine, especially in the TINY amount of snow we got. I wouldn't have been worried on my factory tires either. Honestly, its not even 3 and there is no more snow on the roads to speak of. However if I had a second vehicle I would have driven it for fear of all the terrible drivers in the area who panic in the snow.

01-24-2013, 10:41 PM	#17
BRZnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Limited Location: USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 431 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been wondering how the stock summers would take the cold and this week was able to find out. BRZ sat out in 13-17 F degree weather. Much to my surprise on a dry surface the grip seemed normal. Would not, however, chance it in the snow!!

01-25-2013, 06:20 PM	#21
jmaryt Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2012 honda civic ex Location: salem,nh. Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 299 Thanked 186 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	was wondering how she acts in snow with the "slush" in "snow" setting!

01-25-2013, 10:00 PM	#25
SubaSteve Captain Cocoa Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ MT Location: MD Posts: 597 Thanks: 32 Thanked 282 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Had some trouble getting up the my hill today. I'll take a pic tomorrow so you can see the beast I have to get up. I ended up having to back up my neighbors driveway, get some speed and just coast the rest of the way up not touching the accel till the top. Snow wasn't really the issue it was due to several people in my family driving on the tiny bit that was there and it froze over during the day. Also on a side note guy living in pg what part do you live in?

01-26-2013, 02:32 AM	#28
glorydays Remember me? Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ Series.Blue Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 483 Thanks: 259 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I live In northern ny where todays temp was -11... does the car slip in the snow? Yea but not as bad as you might think. I deal with lake effect snow about once a week and so far the traction and stability control does an amazing job at keeping the car straight and saving me from spins. Ive got a set of winters in the closet right now because I just dont feel the need to use them.

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