Driving In The Winter

mcqueen · October 10th, 2009, 01:51 PM

I've never driven a rear wheel drive vehicle in the winter. Lucky me, we just got some snow here today. It's way early but we're supposed to get more over the next few days. It looks like it's mostly melted but guys I need some tips of driving my mustang in the snow (no spare vehicle to fall back on). I'm thinking throwing some heavy shit in the trunk to put some more weight over the rear wheels..

Triple A · October 10th, 2009, 01:56 PM

drive slow, leave more room between yourself and other motorists, pay attention, signal sooner.

N29468 · October 10th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Yea put a lot of weight in the trunk. Give yourself a lot of extra time to get where your going. Take turns extremly slow and never floor it.

mcqueen · October 10th, 2009, 09:56 PM

I put 210 lbs of sand in the trunk. It's cheap as hell. Should I get more?

RFM 40th V6 · October 10th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Good god. That will be plenty I think.

ewells2420 · October 10th, 2009, 11:16 PM

yeah that should be more then enough weight. Also you should REALLY have a spare set of snow tires/wheels to swap out for winter. I say wheels too because it would be a whole lot easier to just jack up the car and swap out the wheels/tires then dismount and remount different tires on the same set of wheels.

RFM 40th V6 · October 10th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Plus you don't mess up your good rims.

mcqueen · October 10th, 2009, 11:26 PM

Yeah money is a little short right now but I'm getting a whole new set of tires soon (3 of mine are bald). Hopefully by next winter I'll have a spare set of rims + tires.

RFM 40th V6 · October 10th, 2009, 11:28 PM

If your tires are bald and it's snowing, I'd suggest walking. It would be a lot safer.

9986paulk · October 11th, 2009, 12:13 AM

Yep. Definitely do not drive with 3 bald tires...Even if its wet. So you can just forget about the snow. I know money gets tight, but if I were you I'd cut money somewhere else. Cause its not going to matter if you're dead.

mcqueen · October 11th, 2009, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by RFM 40th V6

If your tires are bald and it's snowing, I'd suggest walking. It would be a lot safer.

My parents actually couldn't afford to get me a graduation present when I finished high school so they've offered to buy me new tires. I'm taking them up on that

RFM 40th V6 · October 11th, 2009, 01:38 AM

Oh well that's really nice of them. I know tires aren't cheap. I spent over 400 bucks on my BFG's

Indybird · October 11th, 2009, 01:58 AM

I just got my '03 Mustang about a month ago and have already gotten plenty of tips for winter driving. It seems to me like you guys covered everything I've heard here though.

The difference with me however is, that instead of sandbags I'll be using old computers

(I repair computers, and often take in obsolete PCs). I got these two IBM servers from 1996 (I think). The two of them combined weigh 106lbs, and they both fit perfectly in the sides of my trunk. Those combined with all of my books

, I think I'll be set.

-Indybird

BOSS246 · October 11th, 2009, 01:35 PM

I run with 2 40 lb bags of salt. I never get below a 1/2 tank of gas. I drive 60 miles rural,
each way. Most mornings I am on road before snow plow. After many other tires I have settled on Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires( consumer reports highest rating for 2005 snow/ice tires). About half the cars that zip by I later see in a ditch. I cant drive them is summer, high wear rate. (bought ASA mags/ Summitomo tires on sale for summer, saved a lot not having tires mounted/balanced twice a year)Allow plenty of time for driving, stopping, turning. NO sudden moves/turns/stopping. I love my stangs, and think they are way better winter cars than my 2 wheel dr F-150. Be careful, Good luck !

mylilboostedpony · October 11th, 2009, 01:47 PM

i had both a v6 and a gt in winter with only a 60 lb sandbag in the back, but its so much fun! haha. snow drifting is the best XD

mcqueen · October 11th, 2009, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by BOSS246

I run with 2 40 lb bags of salt.

I gotta pick up a bag or two of salt. If I don't get any actual use out of it, maybe I'll see someone havin troubles that could actually use it.

04stang123456789 · October 11th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by mylilboostedpony

i had both a v6 and a gt in winter with only a 60 lb sandbag in the back, but its so much fun! haha. snow drifting is the best XD

Yeah, all fun until you hit a tree or phone pole

ReverendDexter · October 11th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Don't make any sudden or jerky movements while driving. Ease on the gas, ease on the brakes, ease on and off the steering.

On slick surfaces, skinny tires have more traction than wide tires do.

Find an open parking lot and practice getting sideways and recovering from getting sideways.

Weight will help, but too much will be counter-productive. You need to keep a balance of weight between the front and rear: traction in the back is worthless if you don't have enough up front to steer with.

mylilboostedpony · October 11th, 2009, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by 04stang123456789

Yeah, all fun until you hit a tree or phone pole

lol yup!

zigbigadoru · October 11th, 2009, 03:39 PM

ya know ever since i got my stang ive put it away for winter but ive always wanted to drive it in the snow for fun and get it to slide and stuff. it just sounds like fun

October 10th, 2009, 01:51 PM	#1
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	Driving In The Winter I've never driven a rear wheel drive vehicle in the winter. Lucky me, we just got some snow here today. It's way early but we're supposed to get more over the next few days. It looks like it's mostly melted but guys I need some tips of driving my mustang in the snow (no spare vehicle to fall back on). I'm thinking throwing some heavy shit in the trunk to put some more weight over the rear wheels..

October 10th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#2
Triple A Shake Me Like A Monkey Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,010 iTrader: 1 reviews	drive slow, leave more room between yourself and other motorists, pay attention, signal sooner. __________________ Photoblog

October 11th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#14
BOSS246 Newbie 2010 Mustang V-6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run with 2 40 lb bags of salt. I never get below a 1/2 tank of gas. I drive 60 miles rural, each way. Most mornings I am on road before snow plow. After many other tires I have settled on Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires( consumer reports highest rating for 2005 snow/ice tires). About half the cars that zip by I later see in a ditch. I cant drive them is summer, high wear rate. (bought ASA mags/ Summitomo tires on sale for summer, saved a lot not having tires mounted/balanced twice a year)Allow plenty of time for driving, stopping, turning. NO sudden moves/turns/stopping. I love my stangs, and think they are way better winter cars than my 2 wheel dr F-150. Be careful, Good luck ! __________________ 2010 4.0, mods in garage 2003 3.8:many mods, rear ended/totaled 2/23/11.

October 11th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#15
mylilboostedpony Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 787 iTrader: 0 reviews	i had both a v6 and a gt in winter with only a 60 lb sandbag in the back, but its so much fun! haha. snow drifting is the best XD __________________ Отряд милиции особого назначения White Mustang Crew Co-Founder

October 11th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#18
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't make any sudden or jerky movements while driving. Ease on the gas, ease on the brakes, ease on and off the steering. On slick surfaces, skinny tires have more traction than wide tires do. Find an open parking lot and practice getting sideways and recovering from getting sideways. Weight will help, but too much will be counter-productive. You need to keep a balance of weight between the front and rear: traction in the back is worthless if you don't have enough up front to steer with. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

October 10th, 2009, 09:56 PM	#4
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put 210 lbs of sand in the trunk. It's cheap as hell. Should I get more?

October 10th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#6
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 644 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah that should be more then enough weight. Also you should REALLY have a spare set of snow tires/wheels to swap out for winter. I say wheels too because it would be a whole lot easier to just jack up the car and swap out the wheels/tires then dismount and remount different tires on the same set of wheels.

October 10th, 2009, 11:26 PM	#8
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah money is a little short right now but I'm getting a whole new set of tires soon (3 of mine are bald). Hopefully by next winter I'll have a spare set of rims + tires.

October 11th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#10
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yep. Definitely do not drive with 3 bald tires...Even if its wet. So you can just forget about the snow. I know money gets tight, but if I were you I'd cut money somewhere else. Cause its not going to matter if you're dead.

October 11th, 2009, 01:58 AM	#13
Indybird Regular 2003 Mustang V6 Conv.Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just got my '03 Mustang about a month ago and have already gotten plenty of tips for winter driving. It seems to me like you guys covered everything I've heard here though. The difference with me however is, that instead of sandbags I'll be using old computers (I repair computers, and often take in obsolete PCs). I got these two IBM servers from 1996 (I think). The two of them combined weigh 106lbs, and they both fit perfectly in the sides of my trunk. Those combined with all of my books , I think I'll be set. -Indybird

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