Anyone driving their Z in the winter weather?

[Thefunk]

I refuse to take my Z out in the winter unless the roads are clear of salt. Even then with summer tires it's a once in a while thing. I've seen people say "oh I'll just wash the car" then drive on salty roads. Pretty sure salt+water=corrosion.

 

[Bumflik]

I guess it depends where you live. In Edmonton, Alberta, Canada it wouldn’t matter what tires you put on your Z, it wouldn’t be going anywhere. I drive my Xterra in the Winter.

I miss my TJ Wrangler.

 

[chadgigachad]

Took my Z out this morning, hit ice, and did a complete 180 and smacked a curb. Minor tire sidewall damage. Going to wash the car and check for more damage later. Most of the ice has melted, but not all of it.

 

[Supremekai]

Took my Z out this morning, hit ice, and did a complete 180 and smacked a curb. Minor tire sidewall damage. Going to wash the car and check for more damage later. Most of the ice has melted, but not all of it.

Not even going to try taking my Z out. It might do fine on the highways, but surface streets still have a lot of ice

So much for not taking it out

What tires do you have on?

 

[FatRatZ]

My wife daily drives hers. Not during the foot of snow day- but she’s back to commuting her 80 mile trek in her 6 speed. Tires are oem and they slip and slide in the summer, so same same in winter.
My heritage is fair weather weekend only but with mods overpowers traction on the best of days. Need wider rims - maybe in the spring I’ll get the Nismo rs in graphite.
I have my company INFINITI to drive on the daily.

 

[chadgigachad]

So much for not taking it out

What tires do you have on?

I know, I know. Most of the ice had melted, but there was a shaded part of the frontage road leading to the on ramp for my commute. I have the OEM Nismo Dunlops.

 

[RickW]

no way here in Southern Ontario. The cold is no problem. Will drive great at below freezing but snow is zero traction

 

[Supremekai]

no way here in Southern Ontario. The cold is no problem. Will drive great at below freezing but snow is zero traction

I drive in the GTA.
I see Miatas, BRZ/86s, Mustangs, Chargers etc

 

[chadgigachad]

Took my Z out this morning, hit ice, and did a complete 180 and smacked a curb. Minor tire sidewall damage. Going to wash the car and check for more damage later. Most of the ice has melted, but not all of it.

Luckily this is the only damage. Should be able to get it refinished. Got a wheel and tire warranty when I bought the car, that should be able to cover it. If not, I can take it to a refinishing shop.

 

[Bumflik]

Luckily this is the only damage. Should be able to get it refinished. Got a wheel and tire warranty when I bought the car, that should be able to cover it. If not, I can take it to a refinishing shop.

Whew! Close one! Glad you aren't on the Wreck registry thread. Be safe my man! Glad you and the Z are good.

 

[Bumflik]

I refuse to take my Z out in the winter unless the roads are clear of salt. Even then with summer tires it's a once in a while thing. I've seen people say "oh I'll just wash the car" then drive on salty roads. Pretty sure salt+water=corrosion.

Agreed

 

[chadgigachad]

Whew! Close one! Glad you aren't on the Wreck registry thread. Be safe my man! Glad you and the Z are good.

Appreciate it, I'm glad my Z is still with me.

 

[takemorepills]

I refuse to take my Z out in the winter unless the roads are clear of salt. Even then with summer tires it's a once in a while thing. I've seen people say "oh I'll just wash the car" then drive on salty roads. Pretty sure salt+water=corrosion.

"Wash the car"
That slushy salt gets into all the nooks and crannies of a vehicle, good luck washing it out. They just gave their vehicle cancer....

 

[KrackaC8]

Appreciate it, I'm glad my Z is still with me.

Glad you're ok! I'd suggest an alignment too.

 

[chadgigachad]

Glad you're ok! I'd suggest an alignment too.

Just installed the Z1 Toe arm brace. Will need to do that and get my damage wheel refinished.