quick question about this car in snow

[ProjectoGL]

Last winter was my first winter with the FR-S at stock height. Traction control on this car is strong and only mildly slipped once on a long winding turn. Never got stuck. But to be safe i have a small shovel in the trunk and this year I'll keep a bag of kitty litter for traction just in case and to way the back down a little bit. Running Hankook Ipike (forgot the model number) 205/55/16.

[andrewmay9]

thanks for all the info i am getting a good set of snow tires and rims but I'm still curious about the rust proofing and if its necessary for this car.

[brzr]

Snow+frs=fun

[pushrod]

Originally Posted by andrewmay9

I'm still curious about the rust proofing and if its necessary for this car.

The twins are made of metal, so yes.

[JERM^]

Krown dripped spray any good for rust proofing?

[bruce]

try krown as the oil seeps everywhere. do it when its hottest in summer. cars a laugh in snow. deep snow is a problem though.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by bruce

try krown as the oil seeps everywhere. do it when its hottest in summer. cars a laugh in snow. deep snow is a problem though.

Blew through 18 inches of untouched snow with my lowered car the other day. Snow tires made all the difference.
Was a blast watching the 20 foot plumes of snow shoot out each side!

[bottle]

Running Michelin Xi3 on 215/45/17 (got em for half the price they should have been) and on stock rims. So far so good, braking is amazing, turning traction reminds me of fwd on all seasons. You'll turn as expected, but applying too much throttle results in some sliding but it's extremely predictable.

Avoid hilly areas in slow moving traffic. I had troubles keeping straight up the garage ramp with 3~ inches of snow.

No rust proofing for me, but I've got a season pass + touchless washes at Petro ready to go. Line-ups are hell in the evening but go just before they close and you should be alright.

[bruce]

I used petro Canada daily pass last year and they use wax which built up in layers. it was tough to remove in the spring. if I could get the wash without the wax I would do it but the way its priced you pretty well have to go daily maybe the bestr answer is to go to a self spray place several times a week.

[Sarlacc]

Toyota Norway recommends waiting 2-3 years instead of rustproofing a new car.
They say the rustproofing will stick better and last longer. And it'll stop any developing rust before it gets serious.
So I'll get mine done next year.

I'm curious as to why no one from North America ever mentions Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tyres. Are they not sold over there?
Too bad, because they have better grip when it counts in both the studded and the studless types than any other tyres.
Serious tests, AND my personal experience, makes me go for Hakka's when I buy new winter shoes for any lightweight car.


Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 studless 215/55R16

[jvincent]

Quite a few people run Hakkas here.

They tend to be a little more expensive, which is why you see people using other brands.

[Bergen23]

I considered them, but at almost twice the price of the Xi3's I picked up, just not worth it.

[Sarlacc]

They're expensive here too, but any good upgrade will cost. These tyres are worth it.

[LDN2012]

Originally Posted by ProjectoGL

Last winter was my first winter with the FR-S at stock height. Traction control on this car is strong and only mildly slipped once on a long winding turn. Never got stuck. But to be safe i have a small shovel in the trunk and this year I'll keep a bag of kitty litter for traction just in case and to way the back down a little bit. Running Hankook Ipike (forgot the model number) 205/55/16.

Running same setup - Hankook iPikes 419 and a shovel in the trunk!

Going into second winter. No issues so far. Traction control does help with slips and slides.