[Atty]

We had snow here too this week and I loved driving with ZSP and stock summer tires - it's great!

Ok, in actuality the car truly sucks in the snow. It's literally the WORST bad-weather car I've ever owned. But that's what I like about it; to me, there's nothing more fun than driving everywhere you go - sideways.

I did have a few disconcerting moments, because the rear really breaks loose without notice, even with just a light tap on the throttle. But once I got used to that sensation, it was a blast.

Hehehe

[human]

Dude, that's all "well and good," but please go out and get a set of snow tires (or all-seasons). There will be certain weather conditions where the roads seem safe at first, but summer tires will betray you. I had a very serious close-call in the past, and (I would hope that) experienced members will agree that snow or all-season tires are the way to go in the snowy states. Sorry to drop a terd in the punch bowl.

[nrg09]

Originally Posted by Atty

We had snow here too this week and I loved driving with ZSP and stock summer tires - it's great!

Ok, in actuality the car truly sucks in the snow. It's literally the WORST bad-weather car I've ever owned. But that's what I like about it; to me, there's nothing more fun than driving everywhere you go - sideways.

I did have a few disconcerting moments, because the rear really breaks loose without notice, even with just a light tap on the throttle. But once I got used to that sensation, it was a blast.

Hehehe

An Attorney driving recklesly in the snow...WHAT HAS AMERICA BECOME!!!!! hehe j/k

[scottz5]

Originally Posted by human

Dude, that's all "well and good," but please go out and get a set of snow tires (or all-seasons). There will be certain weather conditions where the roads seem safe at first, but summer tires will betray you. I had a very serious close-call in the past, and (I would hope that) experienced members will agree that snow or all-season tires are the way to go in the snowy states. Sorry to drop a terd in the punch bowl.

I live in NJ and have never used snow tires! While they are a huge help they dont make you a good driver in the snow! IMO the e90 sits way to low to even drive it in any real snow fall. I was plowing snow the other day and it was only about 6in. If it is that bad I will just not drive it.

[Atty]

Originally Posted by human

Dude, that's all "well and good," but please go out and get a set of snow tires (or all-seasons). There will be certain weather conditions where the roads seem safe at first, but summer tires will betray you. I had a very serious close-call in the past, and (I would hope that) experienced members will agree that snow or all-season tires are the way to go in the snowy states. Sorry to drop a terd in the punch bowl.

Dude thanks anyway but I'm good. I've been driving in winter conditions for over 20 years and never had a problem like you've had. Plus, since I'm moving to sunny Southern CA in a few months, snow tires would be a big waste of money.

[scottz5]

Originally Posted by Atty

Dude thanks anyway but I'm good. I've been driving in winter conditions for over 20 years and never had a problem like you've had. Plus, since I'm moving to sunny Southern CA in a few months, snow tires would be a big waste of money.

South CA your one lucky guy!

[silverado]

Originally Posted by scottz5

I live in NJ and have never used snow tires! While they are a huge help they dont make you a good driver in the snow! IMO the e90 sits way to low to even drive it in any real snow fall. I was plowing snow the other day and it was only about 6in. If it is that bad I will just not drive it.

I agree about the car being too low, especially with ZSP and my replacement 17" wheels (Dunlop M3 DSST tires). Although general perfomance was pretty good in the snow, I was ploughing the snow myself before the ploughs had worked well through the streets. I also bottomed out once and had a heck of a time getting out. you can read more about it in this thread.