Taking the ZHP Skiing in CO

[az3579]

Yeah we suggested those already.


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Sorry, missed that...

[alexandre]

Here's some motivation.

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However, +1 to tires or rental. Chains sound like a PITA to deal with.

[Fried_Chicken]

Here's some motivation.

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However, +1 to tires or rental. Chains sound like a PITA to deal with.

Can't. Wait.

I'll probably get chains. $20, will get me out of the worst conditions. Pretty sure the rest of the car is up to it.
Maybe I could get a cement block and stick it in the trunk.

[az3579]

Can't. Wait.

I'll probably get chains. $20, will get me out of the worst conditions. Pretty sure the rest of the car is up to it.
Maybe I could get a cement block and stick it in the trunk.

Dunno about you, but anytime I've put something heavy in the back, the floor caves in to the spare tire area.

[BMWCurves]

Dunno about you, but anytime I've put something heavy in the back, the floor caves in to the spare tire area.

Ouch. Fried_Chicken, you could put something like a thin but wide wood board in the trunk first to try and avoid the floor caving, then put in a cinder block or sand bags if you think that would help.

[brewer90]

I lived in Colorado for four years during college. The ZHP is not a good choice. Putting on chains in the cold and deep snow sucks.

I hope it goes well for you.

[az3579]

Ouch. Fried_Chicken, you could put something like a thin but wide wood board in the trunk first to try and avoid the floor caving, then put in a cinder block or sand bags if you think that would help.

Good idea.

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[3ZHPGUY]

I'm not trolling. It's a 5 day ski trip and I'm definitely not shelling out for Blizzaks. I plan on driving up to the resort and not touching the car. Chains are a $20 option with my only concern being the tight clearances in the ZHP.

Chains are fine until one comes loose or you break a link. When that happens damage gets nasty. I drove my ZHP in the winters of northern Ohio for 5 years and always had a set of dedicate winter tires. Yes, Blizzak's make a huge difference and are worth the money and also extends life on the summers.


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[ryankokesh]

Sounds like he's gonna run chains and risk it. Just glad it's not my car

Good luck. Seriously. Please drive safely, for your sake as well as others'.

[alexandre]

Dunno about you, but anytime I've put something heavy in the back, the floor caves in to the spare tire area.

Really ? That's never happened to me and I carry heavy stuff pretty often. Maybe look into replacing the trunk floor - I'm sure it'd be cheap at a scrap yard.