ATTN: Forum Moderator

I recommend this comment for it's own sticky for 911 IN THE SNOW.

 

just put on a set of pirellie scottozero series 2 for winter. i did not want to invest in a set of 18 inch wheels since i lease. the 19s run perfect. all set now for snow.

 

My recommendation is to lower your collision deductible to $100 and to raise your liability coverage as high as you can. You will need it when you cause a wreck.

 

My car is not my DD and can pick and choose when I drive, so I don't change out the tires. I don't put it away because there are plenty of beautiful winter days to drive. Just take the turns easy

Anyway, a few years ago I brought the car in to have some work done and it took longer than I thought. On the way home got stuck in some freezing snow/rain and it was brutal. I remember I was STOPPED at a red light and the car started moving sideways while I was stopped Not fun at all.

Like stated earlier, KNOWINGLY driving these cars in the snow with summer tires is insane.

 

We took everyone's advice and drove the AWD car, and we're glad we did,
We saw a bad wreck on I-81 north of Harrisburg and the slushy roads were partially to blame.
Mr. B

 

Glad to hear you had a safe trip. Welcome back.

 

Thanks!
Mr. B

 

Late to post...
I had to drive my 6GT3 about 10 miles in the snow to get it loaded on a transport to go south for a track event. It was horrifying...no traction at all with the PS2's. I got stuck trying to go over a small 3" hump of snow left by a plow on our subdivision road and had to flag down a couple of guys to help push....here it is at the shop it was a relief to arrive safely!

 

Then it's a good thing that I have a 328xi and a 4x4 Tahoe.
BUT, how do these vehicles do in rain???
Mr. B

 

As much as I love the gt3 I needed the the awd of the 4s simply because of 'weather'. Rain can be just as big a pita. The tire selection can help with the wet handling of a rear drive pcar. On my trip last week I did find snow, ice and very cold asphalt and I still enjoyed the ride at very high speeds (where appropriate). The latest awd on the '09 fours is remarkable in comparison to the '07 version.

18" Pilot Alpin 295's in the rear is a great way to go. Many owners find that on the rwd cars a set of snows is all they need to still safely travel during the winter. While in St. Anton in '03 my lust for pcars was cemented; I was shocked how many pcars I saw with ski racks (winter rubber though). My wife thought I was nuts reviewing the tires !

 

I had a 2006 C2S on Michelin PS2's and it did fine in the rain. Never drove it in snow though. The GT3 came with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa's and, from what I read, they don't seem to be too popular with GT3 owners. Anyway, it's clear from this thread that driving in snow is to be avoided. I was wondering about rain though.

Any and all comments will be appreciated.
Mr. B

 

I try to avoid driving in the rain but I got caught in heavy rain for about an hour of highway driving and did not have any problems with Pilot Sports. I can't speak regarding tracking in the rain.

 

I have lots of experience with Pilot Sports. I'm curious how the Pirelli P-Zero Corsa's do in the rain--not on the track, but on the streets and highways.
Mr. B

 

Ooohhh I hate to see that nice car in wad! It's the "other" guy I worry about.

 

I used PS2s for rain tires and the car is pretty skittish in the wet especially if the tread depth isn't deep enough. On the highway I found ruts to be a bigger issue that rain but that's with track camber settings. I think as long as you have the right tire the 2WD cars are just fine in the wet.