Driving in snow ??
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the cars themselves are not bad as long as the snow is not too deep. The stock tires, on the other hand, suck in the snow. You must be in the NE I'm guessing....
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Really depends on the tires. Don't get going faster than you can stop. Your 4;10 is gona be fun. may have to start in 3rd. If it don't feel right leave it home. 
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Hey neighbor 
Oh boy, I would suggest you keep the vette at home, if you check the northeast section, several people have been reporting that its really nasty out with blizzard conditions and since it rained this morning, then quickly turned to snow and the temps dropped, its like ice skating out there. Even if you go slow, you're putting your vette at risk. Unless its urgent, I'd stay home.
Oh boy, I would suggest you keep the vette at home, if you check the northeast section, several people have been reporting that its really nasty out with blizzard conditions and since it rained this morning, then quickly turned to snow and the temps dropped, its like ice skating out there. Even if you go slow, you're putting your vette at risk. Unless its urgent, I'd stay home.
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Check this out from today's northeast section:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1033538
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1033656
BTW, my own experience with my vette in the snow is that its not the best vehicle to use under snowy conditions. The one time I drove my vette in the snow, the back end was constantly trying to get out from behind me. The stock runflat's treads get stuffed with tires and can't get any good traction. I drove home like an 90 yr old grandma in a buick roadmaster. At least I got home in one piece.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1033538
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1033656
BTW, my own experience with my vette in the snow is that its not the best vehicle to use under snowy conditions. The one time I drove my vette in the snow, the back end was constantly trying to get out from behind me. The stock runflat's treads get stuffed with tires and can't get any good traction. I drove home like an 90 yr old grandma in a buick roadmaster. At least I got home in one piece.
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I run the Goodyear M+S tires. They're pretty good in the snow, even though mine are about 1/2 worn. They're SUBSTANTIALLY better in the snow then the kumho summer tires that otherwise use. I did get stuck in reverse once but going forwards was actually no feat.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1003805
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1003805
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If you don't have to go up hill on ice, you are will be fine. just remember that you won't have near as much traction. Take it easy, drive smooth and give yourself some extra room. It sucks, but it'll work
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Great snow plow in 4-5 inches of snow i'll follow you in my 2500HD i love when a plow makes way for me 1 or 2 inches maybe no more than that my car would probaly cut off because my ram air would be clogged up like crazy.
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Depends on how deep the snow is and whether there are hills or not. I've driven mine in the snow around here and it is very hilly. Not the best of feelings being in the car in that mess.
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Not a Good Feeling ...
I only drove once on snow when the roads hadn't been cleared.
You will have the sensation that you are riding on top of the snow - not cutting through it. Not good. Steering is difficult. Braking is worse.
Driving on cleared roads - with only a small amount of snow - isn't bad.
You will have the sensation that you are riding on top of the snow - not cutting through it. Not good. Steering is difficult. Braking is worse.
Driving on cleared roads - with only a small amount of snow - isn't bad.
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From: lorain Ohio
I have a completely 04 stock mn6 and ended up coming home through a snow/icestorm. The car can handle itself you just have to go slower then you think. Only way to move without sliding was using 2nd and 4th gear.
