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A5D5TRYR · 01-22-2013, 11:05 PM

If it's snowing but the roads are clear you're fine. Just take it easy whenever you're turning. If there's ANY sort of accumulation of snow on the road, even if it's just a layer, I wouldn't bother. Wait until a day where the roads are clear.

A5D5TRYR · 01-22-2013, 11:07 PM

And as others have suggested, if you're going to be driving it in the winter then you're going to want winter tires anyways so it might not be a bad time to just get them installed when you pick the car up and that way you can drive away regardless of the weather.

Demandred7 · 01-22-2013, 11:10 PM

You might stand a chance if you have the Bridgestone Turanza all seasons that some people have instead of the summer only Michelin Primacy HP's.

nbafandan · 01-22-2013, 11:17 PM

ahh I see, and the winter tires won't cause a problem at all?

wbradley · 01-23-2013, 08:45 AM

If you plan to drive in winter you need winter tires. You absolutely should not risk a 2 hr highway drive in the first real snow accumulation. Either get snows near/from the dealer or wait for a clear day but still realize the Michelins give reduced traction in freezing conditions.

Rayme · 01-23-2013, 09:12 AM

All seasons are unforgiving, specially on the highway, one mistake and you'll be off the road, at least with snow tires you still have some control even in deep snow. Why not just buy some tires? They are worth it if you drive alot.

I've put my winter tire payment through my lease price :P

Rich1 · 01-23-2013, 09:43 AM

16" Snow Tires on steelies will run you about $800 installed at places in Toronto. Alloys maybe about $11-1200. If you are winter driving it's a no brainer for your own personal piece of mind and insurance purposes.

Depending on where the dealership I would think of either getting the winters and bringing them with you for delivery and getting them installed. Or if the shop isn't too far, drive the car to get the steelies installed at the tire shop.

Minimize your risk by going early in the morning too.

nbafandan · 01-23-2013, 12:17 PM

perfect, thanks for the help guys !

abitolder · 01-23-2013, 12:42 PM

saturday is supposed to be clear

BioRage · 01-23-2013, 02:23 PM

You could tow it via flat bed if you're baller.

Or if you are a CAA, you can tow it for xxx mileage

FA5 · 01-23-2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nbafandan

I'm about to go pick up my car from a dealer in Toronto on Friday ( that's when it comes in) and there is a 80% chance for 5~ cm snow... Should I postpone it (hate to) or just go for it? *first RWD & I'll be driving to Niagara Falls*

I'm picking up mine on Friday too. Where did you buy it?

nbafandan · 01-23-2013, 05:47 PM

Downtown Scion, I ordered it about 6 days ago too! you?

pheoxs · 01-23-2013, 05:58 PM

Its supposed to snow 10cm tonight and I have to take my car in to get detailed and 3m'd tomorrow on the stop Mich HP tires. Going to be a fun day!

nbafandan · 01-25-2013, 02:41 PM

Turns out dealer doesn't even have my car in yet *sighs*
Can't say I didn't see that one coming though.

01-22-2013, 11:05 PM	#15
A5D5TRYR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: FR-S 6MT Ultramarine (BeeDrill) Location: London, Canada Posts: 238 Thanks: 104 Thanked 56 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it's snowing but the roads are clear you're fine. Just take it easy whenever you're turning. If there's ANY sort of accumulation of snow on the road, even if it's just a layer, I wouldn't bother. Wait until a day where the roads are clear. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S - Ultramarine 6MT

01-22-2013, 11:07 PM	#16
A5D5TRYR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: FR-S 6MT Ultramarine (BeeDrill) Location: London, Canada Posts: 238 Thanks: 104 Thanked 56 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And as others have suggested, if you're going to be driving it in the winter then you're going to want winter tires anyways so it might not be a bad time to just get them installed when you pick the car up and that way you can drive away regardless of the weather. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S - Ultramarine 6MT

01-23-2013, 09:12 AM	#20
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All seasons are unforgiving, specially on the highway, one mistake and you'll be off the road, at least with snow tires you still have some control even in deep snow. Why not just buy some tires? They are worth it if you drive alot. I've put my winter tire payment through my lease price :P __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

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BioRage Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ~_~ Location: Toronto Posts: 831 Thanks: 27 Thanked 190 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You could tow it via flat bed if you're baller. Or if you are a CAA, you can tow it for xxx mileage __________________ Join us! @ EightSixClub

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Demandred7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6 Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 1,041 Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You might stand a chance if you have the Bridgestone Turanza all seasons that some people have instead of the summer only Michelin Primacy HP's.

01-23-2013, 09:43 AM	#21
Rich1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Cadillac DeVille DHS Location: Toronto Posts: 127 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	16" Snow Tires on steelies will run you about $800 installed at places in Toronto. Alloys maybe about $11-1200. If you are winter driving it's a no brainer for your own personal piece of mind and insurance purposes. Depending on where the dealership I would think of either getting the winters and bringing them with you for delivery and getting them installed. Or if the shop isn't too far, drive the car to get the steelies installed at the tire shop. Minimize your risk by going early in the morning too.

01-23-2013, 12:42 PM	#23
abitolder Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Argento MT Location: Ontario Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	saturday is supposed to be clear

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