i am looking in to buying a 300zx as my only car and i am wondering how the car handles in the snow? and wondering if any one can give me some input on that

 

its a rear wheel drive car...its not going to handle well at all unless you have some really good snow tires on it

i wish i had the option to own a second car for the winter because i hated driving the z around normally in the snow. i was scared that someone was going to slide into me, and the care wouldnt be able to react quickly. i got stuck many a time in the snow.

 

Last winter I wasnt even able to get my Z out of my driveway for 3 months after it snowed (but then again we had over 4 feet of snow at my place). But when it was back on the street in the slush/snow crap, I didn't notice very much rear end slip, at least not as bad as my 240sx, must have been the LSD or something.

 

Its ok if you drive defensively, you can handle it in the snow, but other people cant handle their cars, that was the only thing I was worried bout.

 

i think tires will make all the difference in the snow.
Don't forget that if you have aftermarket rims, that you'll need to protect them from the salt that they put down. Provided they do that in your part of the country. Stockers with snow tires on em for the off season is a real good idea.


P.S. Moved to 300ZX (Z32) Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

 

If you are going to try it, get the tallest and most narrow snow tires that will fit. It's pretty unanymous that Blizzaks are the best.

 

cool thank you all for you input.. i am a little less worryed about it now

 

I have two stock alloys in excellent condition with kuhmo ecsta supra tires 225/50ZR16 with pretty low tread and also have 4 just about brand new Bridgestone Blizzak 225/50R16 snow tires.

 

good for you.

 

do you have a life?

 

Many of us dont...thanks for rubbing it in.

 

i'll have you know that i most certainly do not!!!!

 

I do............ I work, then I work and when I'm not working, I work.