STi in the snow.

Tylar · 03-19-2008, 08:44 AM

Would be curious to hear of any thoughts of any existing 2008 STi owners that spend some time in the snow. Item #1 upon acquiring one would be putting a snowboard rack on it as I'm driving over the passes about 2 times a month to go boarding.

I'm used to driving a 7.6k pound 4x4 with all terrains in that stuff, so i'm curious about how a car half that weight, with AWD and non-all terrains manages it.

thanks.

Hitman83 · 03-19-2008, 08:58 AM

If you put a set of snow tires on it and you'll do fine if not better than the truck. The only advantage the truck has is ground clearance but if you aren't going to bottom out the car it should out perform the big heavy truck. Definately don't try it on the stock tires because they are meant for street use only and you'll end up in a ditch real fast.

***solovus*** · 03-19-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hitman83

Definately don't try it on the stock tires because they are meant for street use only and you'll end up in a ditch real fast.

Ditto. Stock tires are summer ultra(?wtf) high performance tires. They will ultra suck in the snow.

Tylar · 03-19-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by solovus

Ditto. Stock tires are summer ultra(?wtf) high performance tires. They will ultra suck in the snow.

Thanks for the feedback. Perhaps the wife's SUV makes the trips instead.

rabbisti397 · 03-19-2008, 09:09 AM

STi in the snow equals fun fun fun!!!

MasterColin · 03-19-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tylar

Thanks for the feedback. Perhaps the wife's SUV makes the trips instead.

This isn't needed. Just get a good set of snow tires or (i know i'm gonna get flamed for this) a good set of all season tires(not as good as snow tires but for snow but depending on how much snow driving you do, snow tires may not be worth it) and you will be okay.

Phil 05 · 03-19-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterColin

This isn't needed. Just get a good set of snow tires or (i know i'm gonna get flamed for this) a good set of all season tires(not as good as snow tires but for snow but depending on how much snow driving you do, snow tires may not be worth it) and you will be okay.

I would agree on the all season perf tires as snow tires are not needed but sure are a plus in winter. I live in the northeast and did well w Toyo all season performance tires instead of snow tires. Snow tires are quite a bit more expensive than all season.

Stiguy80 · 03-19-2008, 03:51 PM

I also have toyo all seasons because here in Washington we maybe see snow once or twice a year, but receive rain all the time. Snow tires are more expensive and wear very fast when driving on regular pavement all the time, so all seasons aren't a bad choice imo.

***evilSTi7*** · 03-19-2008, 06:26 PM

With snow tires on the sti is VERY competent in the snow. Grab a set of 17'' rims and blizzacks (or your favorite snow tire), throw the dccd in lock and you'll be all set to get.

03-19-2008, 08:58 AM	#2
Hitman83 Spec C Club Car: 06 STI, 08 GSXR 750 Fav Mod: 8cm 20g Posts: 1,330 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: STi in the snow. If you put a set of snow tires on it and you'll do fine if not better than the truck. The only advantage the truck has is ground clearance but if you aren't going to bottom out the car it should out perform the big heavy truck. Definately don't try it on the stock tires because they are meant for street use only and you'll end up in a ditch real fast.

03-19-2008, 09:09 AM	#5
rabbisti397 STI Driver Car: Blue 06 STI Fav Mod: FP Green Location: So Cal Posts: 254 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: STi in the snow. STi in the snow equals fun fun fun!!!

03-19-2008, 03:51 PM	#8
Stiguy80 STI Driver Car: 2006 Sti Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 264 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi in the snow. I also have toyo all seasons because here in Washington we maybe see snow once or twice a year, but receive rain all the time. Snow tires are more expensive and wear very fast when driving on regular pavement all the time, so all seasons aren't a bad choice imo.

03-19-2008, 06:26 PM	#9
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03-19-2008, 08:44 AM	#1
Tylar Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 8 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	STi in the snow. Would be curious to hear of any thoughts of any existing 2008 STi owners that spend some time in the snow. Item #1 upon acquiring one would be putting a snowboard rack on it as I'm driving over the passes about 2 times a month to go boarding. I'm used to driving a 7.6k pound 4x4 with all terrains in that stuff, so i'm curious about how a car half that weight, with AWD and non-all terrains manages it. thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.