Taking the ZHP Skiing in CO

[Fried_Chicken]

It can't wait, and neither can I.


I need to prepare the ZHP for driving in the snow. I'm still on the fence on getting snow chains. I will be running Michelin PSS in the back and something... in the front. No idea if I'm going to encounter terrible winter driving.

I just did an oil change, brakes are good, AAA membership is good. Are there any other considerations?

Really excited, can't wait!

[ELCID86]

Blizzaks.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[UdubBadger]

Blizzaks.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

Yeah I'd say get some high quality snow tires, maybe even a set of the fabric snow chains ECS Tuning sells just in case. Other than that, filler her up with the finest premium fuel you can find and let her rip.

[ryankokesh]

Yeah I'd say get some high quality snow tires, maybe even a set of the fabric snow chains ECS Tuning sells just in case. Other than that, filler her up with the finest premium fuel you can find and let her rip.

Yeah, the pilots will get hard in the cold and you'll go skiing in your car instead of on your skis. (Haha, I crack myself up... )

Get something with a winter compound. And you can get those Maxtrax knockoffs cheap on Amazon. Not sure how bad the weather you're looking at will be.


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[az3579]

I need to prepare the ZHP for driving in the snow. I'm still on the fence on getting snow chains. I will be running Michelin PSS in the back and something... in the front. No idea if I'm going to encounter terrible winter driving.

That's flat out dangerous. Summer tires and snow/cold do not mix very well.

I'd skip the chains and go for the winter tires as everyone else has suggested.

[NoVAphotog]

It can't wait, and neither can I.


I need to prepare the ZHP for driving in the snow. I'm still on the fence on getting snow chains. I will be running Michelin PSS in the back and something... in the front. No idea if I'm going to encounter terrible winter driving.

I just did an oil change, brakes are good, AAA membership is good. Are there any other considerations?

Really excited, can't wait!

Based on stories my Dad has shared with me about skiing and living in CO in his time there (7+ years) you would actually be fine with snow chains over the summer tires. Chains are literally the best thing you can use in the snow. He used to have an old Dodge Dart in CO and with snow chains had absolutely NO issues getting up snow covered mountain passes (shitty 70s tires, no DCS/TSC, RWD). His friend had an original VW Beetle, again, with chains (and the weight of the engine in the back) NO issues.

This being said, it would CONSIDERABLY better and safer to run Blizzaks on all four corners for DD use in the winter and then if you are going to encounter severe snow put chains on as mentioned above are the key to getting through when it becomes intense. But keep in mind the ZHP is no Jeep...you can really only do so much when the car is a couple inches off the ground clearance wise. Keep that in mind.

[az3579]

As nice as chains are, their use is limited, unfortunately. They are definitely a go-to for specific situations, however.

[ryankokesh]

As nice as chains are, their use is limited, unfortunately. They are definitely a go-to for specific situations, however.

Yup.

All-seasons and chains? Maybe. PSSs and anything to do with winter? Nope. Just not what I'd consider safe.

[Vas]

Winter tires would be your best option. Otherwise some brand new all season tires are the next best option.

Summer tires and cold weather + snow do not go hand in hand.

[UdubBadger]

+4 on that. That's old ass way of thinking. PSS harden up like hockey pucks at about 45 degrees. All season will be better but winters will be best option. You likely won't even need chains on winters unless you find yourself in a foot or more of unplowed snow.


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