Snow Vette...Thoughts?
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Etobicoke (Toronto) Ontario
My insurance company loves me for sure. They even suggested that when I put it away for the winter that I cancel the road hazard coverage, which is about 75% of the cost. Big savings for me with no risk, and reinstatement is instantaneous 24/7 with a simple phone call. Car is still covered for fire, theft, comprehensive, etc. I've got a 4x4 winter car anyway, and there's 1/2 foot of snow on the ground already, plus about a foot of salt. Or so it seems.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Wisconsin
St. Jude Donor '19,'21-'22-'23-'24
Not a big deal. When I bought my Z06, it was the only car I owned. I was a fireman, so I worked 24 hrs on, 48 hrs. off. I was at the fire station on duty, and during the night it snowed 4 inches, which is rare here. Had to drive home the next morning. Only problem was the build up of snow in the road because the car was so low to the ground. Other than that, it drove fine, even with summer tires. Probably never got over 10 mph, had to drive about 12 miles to get home. No damage done. They don't use salt here on the roads, they use sand. All is good.
Up here they use salt sometimes or they spray it with some salty brine or something. Either way, I have other vehicles that are more comfortable and handle better in adverse weather
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Tonawanda New York
Wrong tires put other drivers at risk because you can not control your car.
Low ground clearance packs the wheel well with snow and ice, dangerously effecting the cars handling and braking.
Putting other cars on the road at risk of an accident because you can not brake or get out of the way fast enough.
Just a few reasons driving a Corvette during the winter is stupidity to the highest degree IMO.
Low ground clearance packs the wheel well with snow and ice, dangerously effecting the cars handling and braking.
Putting other cars on the road at risk of an accident because you can not brake or get out of the way fast enough.
Just a few reasons driving a Corvette during the winter is stupidity to the highest degree IMO.
Safety Car
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From: Missouri
St. Jude Donor '13-'14
Wrong tires put other drivers at risk because you can not control your car.
Low ground clearance packs the wheel well with snow and ice, dangerously effecting the cars handling and braking.
Putting other cars on the road at risk of an accident because you can not brake or get out of the way fast enough.
Just a few reasons driving a Corvette during the winter is stupidity to the highest degree IMO.
Low ground clearance packs the wheel well with snow and ice, dangerously effecting the cars handling and braking.
Putting other cars on the road at risk of an accident because you can not brake or get out of the way fast enough.
Just a few reasons driving a Corvette during the winter is stupidity to the highest degree IMO.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Fredericksburg VA
It's the person behind the wheel, not the vehicle, that puts other drivers at risk. I see you simply don't trust yourself, and that's fine. I see more AWD trucks and SUV's in ditches during snow/ice than I see RWD cars. They overestimate their driving skills and assume the vehicle will handle the tricky parts of bad weather.
I drive mine all year long. When the roads get bad, and schools are closed I take my wife's Jeep. But not afraid of driving in the weather, just have to drive accordinly.
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Race Director
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Tonawanda New York
It's the person behind the wheel, not the vehicle, that puts other drivers at risk. I see you simply don't trust yourself, and that's fine. I see more AWD trucks and SUV's in ditches during snow/ice than I see RWD cars. They overestimate their driving skills and assume the vehicle will handle the tricky parts of bad weather.
Yes of course the experience of the driver is a big factor in how you deal with the FACTS I provided!!
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Kansas City MO
I have other cars but still drive my C6 sometimes when it snows. I just have a hard time choosing a different car when this one is in the garage.
Like someone else mentioned, I'm more concerned with other drivers than my ability or my car's ability in the snow.
Like someone else mentioned, I'm more concerned with other drivers than my ability or my car's ability in the snow.
Race Director
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From: Prosper TX/Austin TX
2020 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified
When I lived in Chicago & had a Z28 there was no way I was driving that in the winter simply due to the low profile & handling (high horsepower + very light rear end). I picked up a nice used Jeep Grand Cherokee for about $3k as my “winter beater” - low miles, leather, etc.
I live in TX now & rarely does it snow but I don’t drive my GS in rain or in temps below 50. I’m fortunate we have a few vehicles from which to choose.
I live in TX now & rarely does it snow but I don’t drive my GS in rain or in temps below 50. I’m fortunate we have a few vehicles from which to choose.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Romeoville, IL
Its a car. I drive mine is illinois winter if the snow is less than a 1/2 inch. Its not going to go up in value and mine is not a garage queen. I pay for it so I am going to drive it.
Slap on the all season tires, carry a small bag of kitty litter and a fold a shovel. Last year in my c5 it handled snow pretty well. I drove from Ohare/rosemont 294 traffic to bolingbrook, IL and had no issues. I did see Audi, BMW, few jeeps and other AWD cars stuck, spun out or even one AWD car that was spinning all 4 tires trying to go up a small hill.The car was sitting in the same spot trying to get up hill.
If I still did car shows then that is a different story.
Slap on the all season tires, carry a small bag of kitty litter and a fold a shovel. Last year in my c5 it handled snow pretty well. I drove from Ohare/rosemont 294 traffic to bolingbrook, IL and had no issues. I did see Audi, BMW, few jeeps and other AWD cars stuck, spun out or even one AWD car that was spinning all 4 tires trying to go up a small hill.The car was sitting in the same spot trying to get up hill.
If I still did car shows then that is a different story.
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Race Director
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From: Prosper TX/Austin TX
2020 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified
The sand is ridiculous - it doesn’t make the roads any less slick & nothing like a car/truck in front of you sandblasting (literally) your paint. And it’s left over for weeks or months because it doesn’t melt . Whomever came up with the idea to dump piles of sand on the roads is a moron.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Pittsburgh PA
The sand is ridiculous - it doesn’t make the roads any less slick & nothing like a car/truck in front of you sandblasting (literally) your paint. And it’s left over for weeks or months because it doesn’t melt . Whomever came up with the idea to dump piles of sand on the roads is a moron.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Yeah the hood and windshield have been cleared and not simply melted and fallen. Looks like they left the back covered and drove. Plus there is no snow around the base of the car on the ground. Crazy they wouldn't clean the back. Not like it is hard to do and I can't stand not seeing behind me.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Johnstown CO
There is still drifted show in the drivers rear wheel, so that car probably sat overnight. Either way, no biggie to drive our cars in light snow. I have done it more than once when needed. I prefer not to, but they actually handle OK. When I replace my Potenza RF's, I will get a set of All Seasons.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I've read here that there are people that don't drive their car in the rain? I don't drive my Corvette in the snow that comes here once maybe every 4 years. 
It's like a plastic car, I would be pissed if I wrecked it because of snow.
It's like a plastic car, I would be pissed if I wrecked it because of snow.