Driving in snow..
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Simcoe..... Back in Black baby!!!
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Race Director
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From: Guelph, Ontario
For me it was either don't get a Vette at all, or have one but drive it year round. I think I made the right choice. I can't imagine life without a Vette. Besides, we get maybe 5 days a year where the snow is really really bad here, and maybe another 10 days where we get minor snowstorms. So for the sake of that small percentage of the year where I have to deal with snow, why would I deny myself the pleasure of owning a Corvette?
Burning Brakes
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From: Nouvelle Ecosse
I've been caught in a freak snow storm in the mountains in May...but I wouldn't drive the corvette as a DD in the winter....crazy.
There are days where my 4X4 Envoy with winter tires has a hard time. I know the vette wouldn't even make it outta the driveway.
Store it....it's the right thing to do
There are days where my 4X4 Envoy with winter tires has a hard time. I know the vette wouldn't even make it outta the driveway.
Store it....it's the right thing to do
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Simcoe..... Back in Black baby!!!
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For me it was either don't get a Vette at all, or have one but drive it year round. I think I made the right choice. I can't imagine life without a Vette. Besides, we get maybe 5 days a year where the snow is really really bad here, and maybe another 10 days where we get minor snowstorms. So for the sake of that small percentage of the year where I have to deal with snow, why would I deny myself the pleasure of owning a Corvette?
Racer
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Drove mine in the snow 'once'. Had no choice because I was at work and we had a sudden storm. An absolutely terrifying experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Can't think of a worse car to drive in the snow to be honest. Soon as bad weather comes, mine goes in the garage.
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From: Guelph, Ontario
A lot of it is the area you live too. I know that you get a lot more snow out your way than I do in Mississauga, so driving a Corvette every day from December to March is a lot different for you than it is for me since the roads are plowed very fast in my area and there aren't a lot of hills to negotiate. If I lived further north I know I wouldn't be able to drive this car very often in the winter!
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From: Guelph, Ontario
As I mentioned earlier though, it's all in the tires. With proper tires these cars are a lot different. They've got perfect 50/50 weight distribution and an excellent traction control system. So it's not the car that's the scary part in the winter, it's the tires that some of you have tried driving on which can make it scary.
Pro
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From: Carson City MI
Mine is a DD and in Michigan that means, you WILL drive in snow. I do put it up in January and February. Mine does very well with BFG Super Sports. Now days, we have the luxury of front wheel drives and 4x4s. I am old enough to remember when all cars were rear wheel drive and there were not many 4x4s. We got by just fine. If you got stuck, people would stop and push you out. I can easily tolerate 3-4 inches of snow as long as there is no salt. Anymore and I will just jump in the Silverado.
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Racer
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From: Manahawkin NJ
Mine is a daily driver and I cannot stress the importance of good tires. I have had mine in snow plenty of times, and with good tires, it handles fine. As a previous poster said, it cant be too deep or the air dam acts like a plow.
Drifting
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From: Eureka California
When I was bringing mine home to NV from MO, I drove from Buffalo, WY to SLC, UT in a snow storm. It had about 50% tread on the stock runflats in the rear. It did quite well, I thought. There was a slight amount of pucker power used on occasions, to keep the leather on the seats. I drove it like I had an egg between my foot and the gas pedal. Having tractor and trailer rigs passing me at 75 mph wasn't fun but it was better than doing it on my Harley. (I've been there, done that) You just have to respect the machine and Mother Nature.
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From: Lakeville Minnesota
Joel -
I live in MN too and although the Vette's travel south with me to FL for the winter you can survive the winter here with some really good winter tires. I would suggest a set of thinner wheels and Blizzaks that you can swap off in the spring time!! You are still going to have a couple of days a year that are going to be too deep to drive so make sure you have a backup plan!
Good luck!
I live in MN too and although the Vette's travel south with me to FL for the winter you can survive the winter here with some really good winter tires. I would suggest a set of thinner wheels and Blizzaks that you can swap off in the spring time!! You are still going to have a couple of days a year that are going to be too deep to drive so make sure you have a backup plan!
Good luck!
