Driving in winter

[Youngh]

I’ am wondering, if it is possible to drive Mustang in winter.
I currently own 15 3.7 cabrio.
How does it hande snow, salts?
Is it dangerous on snow?
Thanks for the replies.

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[Dana Pants]

It’s simple. You put on snow tires and drive with max effort. Either you survive or you don’t.

They can climb driveways:


They can smash snowbanks:


I’ve done some absolutely insane missions and come out alive, for example going on ski trips to Canada, but it’s not for everyone. Safety is a matter of personal judgment and skill.

 

[Cory S]

Put 225-235/45-55 winter tires on all
4 corners, and 350lbs in the trunk. You’ll get further than any other vehicle out there, including AWD Karen mobiles running half bald all seasons.

 

[Dana Pants]

AWD Karen mobiles set quite a low bar. I’ve actually had to push a few out of my way.

 

[daSNAK3]

Get good tires and drive

 

[JimC]

No problems, it's just a RWD vehicle, something that we drove for many years. Just because it was winter and snow didn't mean that we put the cars away and broke out the horse and sleigh.

I drive in SE Michigan and used to commute 45 miles each way. Went through a lot of blizzards, ice storms, and accumulated snow. Did it on all seasons as well, with a supercharged Mustang convertible. Did it my 2013 convertible with the 3.7 V6 and a turbo as well.

As far as putting extra weight in the trunk, I've never needed it. And it can be dangerous. If you do have an accident, that extra weight is going to continue moving. I do prefer the dedicated winter snow tires I have on my 2019 coupe though from November through April over the all season tires.

 

[Rock&Roll]

Snow tires are a must. If you‘re like most people and buy a new car every 5 years, don’t worry about the salt.

 

[mcky2011]

I drove my 2015 in the snow and more frequently here in KY, ice. It was my daily driver.

Here's the disclaimer.
I grew up in NJ, started driving legally in October and drove in a lot of snow, in RWD cars.

As long as you have decent car control and limited slip of some sort you're ahead of most cars on the road as well as most "trucks".

PSA. If you don't know how to drive in slippery stuff, don't.

I have an F150 that will do all necessary foul weather driving while the M1 stays safely at home.

However, when the snow is fresh and roads are empty I will be out having a ball in the M1.

 

[ice445]

It's actually really fun, but snow tires are mandatory IMO. Fluid film the underside each fall if you want it to stay nice.

 

[rwp50]

Our 2015 GT was terrible with the factory Pirelli tires. Installed Bridgestone Blizzac tires and what a dream. They were recommended by my boss who used on his BMW 320. Put 250,000 miles on it.

I highly recommend them.

Just recently installed Michelin All Season 4’s for the non-winter months in Illinois.

 

[MAGS1]

Proper snow tires and you’re good to go. You don’t need extra weight in the trunk. Just go easy on the long pedal and you’re going to be just fine. Once the car gets going from a stop it’s really no different than driving any other car

 

[Youngh]

Thank you guys! Only had a chance to drive it for like up to 1km, not yet registered, but from what I had, the car is really spinning the tires, and I am talking when dry. It is 3.7 and still, such a powerful machine.. Consider my last cars were like 125kw, so it is really big for me. I’ve driven rwd cars in winter with no major problems, but this is something that seems not that simple to start driving without tires spinning.

 

[Youngh]

Also, does snow mode really works?

 

[Cory S]

Also, does snow mode really works?

It helps those with shitty throttle control and no idea when and where to use this throttle control. In most cases yes though. The PCM pulls throttle response, spark advance and I believe keeps the transmission in higher gear (auto only)

 

[Jerry Carguy]

One thing not mentioned yet, if you drive a manual transmission you can reduce speed on slippery pavement by shifting down instead of braking. This slows the car while keeping it in a straight line. This works great when approaching a stop light and many other traffic situations.

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