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

swift996 · 01-24-2013, 12:29 PM

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.

#87 · 01-24-2013, 12:32 PM

que winter tire thread

ap5512 · 01-24-2013, 12:43 PM

I'm in the NOVA area and i didn't even bother taking the car out today..hopped in the CUV and came into work....not worth taking the BRZ out in the snow (unless snow tires are installed).

dsgerbc · 01-24-2013, 12:46 PM

Improper title. It's a thread about your tires.
I'm actually enjoying driving this car in the snow/slush, on proper tires. When there's noone around I also turn aids off, and this car is very easy to control if you're somewhat smooth.

It probably doesn't make sense to get winter tires in DC, but a good set of all-seasons during winter months will make a lot of difference.

Chimpo · 01-24-2013, 12:49 PM

Quote:

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.

Skinny tires do better in snow than wide tires. And why are you driving this car in the snow w/o snow tires?

I've seen your past machines and your build threads; how much are you trolling us right now? ;-)

chenshuo · 01-24-2013, 01:02 PM

here is my comment on another thread of another guy pretty much saying the same thing as you. He was driving in snow with summer tires:

"You're walking in snow bare feet, and you're wondering why your feet are so cold?"

edward · 01-24-2013, 01:20 PM

Summer tires don't grip well when it's cold, and they barely grip at all in snow/ice.

/thread

swift996 · 01-24-2013, 01:39 PM

Sorry - Just sharing an observation. I've driven all my other cars with summer tires in snow (less than 3"). I was just surprised how bad the car has to fight for traction.

IloveBaldEagles · 01-24-2013, 01:48 PM

I drove the sister to your car this morning. No issues observed, summer tires with 7/32nds thread. Just once when I got to work and decided to gain speed quickly after a turn.

VoiD · 01-24-2013, 02:06 PM

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

edward · 01-24-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swift996

Sorry - Just sharing an observation. I've driven all my other cars with summer tires in snow (less than 3"). I was just surprised how bad the car has to fight for traction.

No worries. The Primacy tires are particularly slippery in the snow

brzadrian · 01-24-2013, 02:19 PM

i drove in some slush last night with summer tires and i was fine u just gotta take it easy on the pedal
but i haven't actually driven in 1 or 2 inches of snow so

The359 · 01-24-2013, 03:18 PM

Tirerack.com suggests putting 16" tires on if you're going to get a snow set to help. Buy a set of four and some cheap rims and just throw them on for 3 months out of the year if you live anywhere north. And don't forget to throw some weight in the trunk for added grip.

Marcoscrdo · 01-24-2013, 03:32 PM

Makes sence because i had little trouble driving IN couple inches of snow but after nah just go slow :P In maryland we got like 1-2 i think but it was fun around 5am

01-24-2013, 12:29 PM	#1
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 955 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ in snow 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. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

01-24-2013, 03:18 PM	#13
The359 X Rated Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 265 Thanks: 16 Thanked 113 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tirerack.com suggests putting 16" tires on if you're going to get a snow set to help. Buy a set of four and some cheap rims and just throw them on for 3 months out of the year if you live anywhere north. And don't forget to throw some weight in the trunk for added grip. __________________ NULLA TENACI INVIA EST VIA My BRZ

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01-24-2013, 12:32 PM	#2
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	que winter tire thread

01-24-2013, 12:43 PM	#3
ap5512 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: NoVA Posts: 532 Thanks: 241 Thanked 142 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm in the NOVA area and i didn't even bother taking the car out today..hopped in the CUV and came into work....not worth taking the BRZ out in the snow (unless snow tires are installed).

01-24-2013, 12:46 PM	#4
dsgerbc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: BRZ(sold), STI Location: A2, MI Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 176 Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Improper title. It's a thread about your tires. I'm actually enjoying driving this car in the snow/slush, on proper tires. When there's noone around I also turn aids off, and this car is very easy to control if you're somewhat smooth. It probably doesn't make sense to get winter tires in DC, but a good set of all-seasons during winter months will make a lot of difference.

01-24-2013, 01:02 PM	#6
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	here is my comment on another thread of another guy pretty much saying the same thing as you. He was driving in snow with summer tires: "You're walking in snow bare feet, and you're wondering why your feet are so cold?"

01-24-2013, 01:20 PM	#7
edward Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ - Sterling Silver Metallic Location: CA Posts: 84 Thanks: 74 Thanked 32 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Summer tires don't grip well when it's cold, and they barely grip at all in snow/ice. /thread

01-24-2013, 01:39 PM	#8
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 955 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry - Just sharing an observation. I've driven all my other cars with summer tires in snow (less than 3"). I was just surprised how bad the car has to fight for traction. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

01-24-2013, 02:06 PM	#10
VoiD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 WRB BRZ Location: VA Posts: 184 Thanks: 73 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Dang I thought HP primacy are all season tires.. I'm glad i left my BRZ in the garage today..

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