How was driving in the winter?

[MrPotato]

Do you have any mechanical ability whatsoever and can you follow instructions?

If you can answer yes to both, then youtube and google are your friends. <Car_model> + oil change will get you videos and instructions on how to change oil for that car, same for pretty much any common maintenance tasks.

Yeah, I suppose I can, but I also know that YouTube and related sites are also full of morons doing things improperly. I'd prefer resources vetted by the community of experts. :clap2:

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[mustang#16]

I'm planning on getting a 2015 GT PP very soon, but I'm contemplating whether I should keep my current car for winter driving or not. I would much rather DD the Mustang year round. I know there's a snow mode, but I'm also curious which tires you guys used this winter and how everything worked out for you.

Are you going to track your car? If not, I recommend you test drive a Mustang GT with base suspension and another with the PP to compare. On the track, the PP will definitely prove itself. On the street, the base suspension is definitely up to the task and handles well.

The benefits of the base suspension: 1) Saves you $2,500, 2) Comes with tires you can use year around, 3) rear differential is likely to be quieter and not make popping and clicking sounds when making turns, 4) Easier to live with on typical city roads, handles and rides well on the street.

 

[Chameleon]

Are you going to track your car? If not, I recommend you test drive a Mustang GT with base suspension and another with the PP to compare. On the track, the PP will definitely prove itself. On the street, the base suspension is definitely up to the task and handles well.

The benefits of the base suspension: 1) Saves you $2,500, 2) Comes with tires you can use year around, 3) rear differential is likely to be quieter and not make popping and clicking sounds when making turns, 4) Easier to live with on typical city roads, handles and rides well on the street.

5) Less weight.

 

[RevvdMedia]

I'm pretty sure most competent drivers in most areas of North America who actually have snow plows in the area can handle driving this car in winter when equipped with snow tires.

I personally dislike the idea of making monthly payments on a car I'm not driving just because weather isn't ideal.

 

[berserker_sid]

I'm pretty sure most competent drivers in most areas of North America who actually have snow plows in the area can handle driving this car in winter when equipped with snow tires.

I personally dislike the idea of making monthly payments on a car I'm not driving just because weather isn't ideal.

This is car is my DD and i live new Engalnd area.. I had no issues at all and i was on All seasons tires

 

[91ROGUE]

I'm planning on getting a 2015 GT PP very soon, but I'm contemplating whether I should keep my current car for winter driving or not. I would much rather DD the Mustang year round. I know there's a snow mode, but I'm also curious which tires you guys used this winter and how everything worked out for you.

Ive had my 2006 GT for 8 years in Denver and never had a problem. The pirelli all seasons. Just put some weight in the back and youll be fine. Its fun to drive in the snow without weight and TCS off!

 

[Mvalenti]

I'm considering all seasons and when the snow flies, drive my 01 cherokee. I'd like to get a rim and tire package, any one have recommendations on best places to order these either local store or online? I'm in northeastern Massachusets. I'm running 20's with the pirrellis

 

[cb900]

I have been driving daily in winter up a mountain to work at a ski resort for years. I drive my 97 tbird with the same basic independent suspension and weight as my new stang. With proper winter tires on all fours, and a couple hundred pounds of weight in the trunk (a must, dont bother without it), its great, and what I drive as I leave the stupid cant turn 4x4 suv at home as rather turn on mtn roads than go thru 5' of snow.! And I have found it not worth the waste of money to use all seasons, they are junk in real winter! So I will now be driving my stang, with aftermarket wheels as small as I can find, and I expect it to act the same'

You should be fine if you know how to drive a rwd car and steer with your right foot.

Good luck

 

[Mvalenti]

I have been driving daily in winter up a mountain to work at a ski resort for years. I drive my 97 tbird with the same basic independent suspension and weight as my new stang. With proper winter tires on all fours, and a couple hundred pounds of weight in the trunk (a must, dont bother without it), its great, and what I drive as I leave the stupid cant turn 4x4 suv at home as rather turn on mtn roads than go thru 5' of snow.! And I have found it not worth the waste of money to use all seasons, they are junk in real winter! So I will now be driving my stang, with aftermarket wheels as small as I can find, and I expect it to act the same'

You should be fine if you know how to drive a rwd car and steer with your right foot.

Good luck

Thanks, but i think you misunderstood. My all seasons were for use in weather below 45 degrees and no snow. The summer only tires that are on the car aunt rated for anything colder. I have grown up in massachusetts and have plenty of experience driving in snow. Im more worried about the a-holes who cant and might hit my stang. Thanks for the input.

 

[Mvalenti]

I have been driving daily in winter up a mountain to work at a ski resort for years. I drive my 97 tbird with the same basic independent suspension and weight as my new stang. With proper winter tires on all fours, and a couple hundred pounds of weight in the trunk (a must, dont bother without it), its great, and what I drive as I leave the stupid cant turn 4x4 suv at home as rather turn on mtn roads than go thru 5' of snow.! And I have found it not worth the waste of money to use all seasons, they are junk in real winter! So I will now be driving my stang, with aftermarket wheels as small as I can find, and I expect it to act the same'

You should be fine if you know how to drive a rwd car and steer with your right foot.

Good luck

Thanks, but i think you misunderstood. My all seasons were for use in weather below 45 degrees and no snow. The summer only tires that are on the car arent rated for anything colder. I have grown up in massachusetts and have plenty of experience driving in snow. Im more worried about the a-holes who cant and might hit my stang. Thanks for the input.

 

[Supa LA]

Thanks, but i think you misunderstood. My all seasons were for use in weather below 45 degrees and no snow. The summer only tires that are on the car arent rated for anything colder. I have grown up in massachusetts and have plenty of experience driving in snow. Im more worried about the a-holes who cant and might hit my stang. Thanks for the input.

They dont make a good enough tire to avoid other assholes. Keep it parked until spring.

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