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jasonojordan · 03-24-2016, 04:57 PM

Yes but why drive it when I have other vehicles to drive in the snow that are designed to handle the snow not just retrofitted to cope with it.
Not to mention in mn they spread road salt like you spread salt on your popcorn. Why would I want to subject the car to that if I dont have to.

gled21 · 03-24-2016, 05:15 PM

The car is super easy to correct one youre sliding, in the snow anything can happen tho. Just play it safe

Jfheisenberg · 03-24-2016, 05:40 PM

This car sucks in the snow without PROPER WINTER TIRES.

DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR ON SUMMER TIRES during winter especially during snow storms!!!!

Get some Blizzaks, drive smart, and this car is a fckn truck in the snow.

fumanchu1 · 03-24-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by S84kam

how boring! i could understand for an exotic car but our twins are.... affordable sports cars

Depending on where he is salt is gonna be a big factor... Also you're assuming everyone is stock or has the same priorities as you do. Hell I'd still be doing donuts trying to get out of my street if I'd be driving it during winter.

jasonojordan · 03-25-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fumanchu1

Depending on where he is salt is gonna be a big factor... Also you're assuming everyone is stock or has the same priorities as you do. Hell I'd still be doing donuts trying to get out of my street if I'd be driving it during winter.

This is also the case. When you have lowered the car even if you have snow tires I would go nowhere in anything more then 2 inches of snow just do to the fact I would be pushing a mountain.

Ultramaroon · 03-25-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fumanchu1

Depending on where he is salt is gonna be a big factor... Also you're assuming everyone is stock or has the same priorities as you do. Hell I'd still be doing donuts trying to get out of my street if I'd be driving it during winter.

Wait, you really don't drive it in the snow? I thought you were being sarcastic.

Tcoat · 03-25-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonojordan

This is also the case. When you have lowered the car even if you have snow tires I would go nowhere in anything more then 2 inches of snow just do to the fact I would be pushing a mountain.

I drive it in all depths and do indeed plow snow! It shoots out the sides pretty nice though so you don't really have to push a mountain. Nothing like having 3 inches of clearance and being the first person down the road after14 inches of snow.

Tcoat · 03-25-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Wait, you really don't drive it in the snow? I thought you were being sarcastic.

Hell Fuman has issues in the rain I think snow is right out of the question.

Ultramaroon · 03-25-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Hell Fuman has issues in the rain I think snow is right out of the question.

Well, then colour me disappointed.

justatroll · 03-25-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gled21

The car is super easy to correct one youre sliding, in the snow anything can happen tho. Just play it safe

Unless you have bags of sand in the trunk right?
Polar-moment-of-inertia.....

Just sayin

SleepingPanda · 03-26-2016, 08:30 AM

Just to add. I run blizzaks. And they get me through the deepest snow with ease. Even starting and stopping on a snowy hill is not an issue. I had Michelin x-ice 2 on a different car. And they were awesome as well. I'd say the blizzaks are quieter though.

Da Breeze · 03-26-2016, 10:18 PM

I put 16" blizzak WS 80 tires on steel rims. With 16" tires you can have more sidewall which gives a bit more clearance as well as a better ride. I actually like the them so much I am thinking about going to them for summer on lightweight wheels once the stock tires need to be replaced.
I like the Blizzaks but have X-Ice Michelins on a WRX and prefer them as far as handling. Both will get the job done though.

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jasonojordan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 satin white brz limited Location: Cottage Grove MN Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 162 Thanked 511 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes but why drive it when I have other vehicles to drive in the snow that are designed to handle the snow not just retrofitted to cope with it. Not to mention in mn they spread road salt like you spread salt on your popcorn. Why would I want to subject the car to that if I dont have to.

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gled21 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: White brz 2015 / 93' s13 Location: Tucson AZ / Las Vegas NV Posts: 46 Thanks: 25 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The car is super easy to correct one youre sliding, in the snow anything can happen tho. Just play it safe

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Jfheisenberg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series Blue WRB Location: North Jersey Posts: 830 Thanks: 371 Thanked 204 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This car sucks in the snow without PROPER WINTER TIRES. DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR ON SUMMER TIRES during winter especially during snow storms!!!! Get some Blizzaks, drive smart, and this car is a fckn truck in the snow.

03-26-2016, 08:30 AM	#67
SleepingPanda Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2016 BRZ Hyper.Blue Location: Beverly MA Posts: 113 Thanks: 59 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Just to add. I run blizzaks. And they get me through the deepest snow with ease. Even starting and stopping on a snowy hill is not an issue. I had Michelin x-ice 2 on a different car. And they were awesome as well. I'd say the blizzaks are quieter though.

03-26-2016, 10:18 PM	#68
Da Breeze Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2014 subaru brz and forester Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 45 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I put 16" blizzak WS 80 tires on steel rims. With 16" tires you can have more sidewall which gives a bit more clearance as well as a better ride. I actually like the them so much I am thinking about going to them for summer on lightweight wheels once the stock tires need to be replaced. I like the Blizzaks but have X-Ice Michelins on a WRX and prefer them as far as handling. Both will get the job done though.

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