treitz

I have been looking desperately for a set of snow tires for a decent price since I JUST bought my 8 and didn't look into how well it handled before I bought it. Stupid, I know.

Anyways, I read on here a guys who was selling a set of wheels with Eagle GT all seasons on them and said they were great in the winter. Can anyone vouch for this? These are the tires I currently have and would much rather try to get by with them than buy winter tires.

I literally remember 1 day last year when the roads were dangerously snowy. The rest of the time, the roads are plowed, and the snow is melted by the time I get off work. Boise is known for 3-5 hour snow. It never stays over night.

Anyway. If I can at least get some verification that I won't DIE using the Eagle GT's that would be awesome. If everyone shoots me down based on personal experience I will believe you. But at this point I am leaning towards believing the 1 guy who I have seen that said he used them and they worked.

Thanks.

NotAPreppie

I dunno, what's the snowfall like in Boise?

If you get more than a couple of snowfalls of greater than a couple of inches, I'd park the car or get some snow tires.

Will you definitely die? No. But consider this: seatbelts also are completely useless (even a hindrance) until you get in an accident.

treitz

Lol good point.

Like I said, I only remember one snow fall last year of more than 1 or 2 inches, and it usually snows during the night and is melted by the time I get off work. So driving to work is the only sketchy time, and I live close to the freeway where the roads are pretty clear.

b'Eight'

You need snow tires. End of story. This car doesn't perform that great in the snow period with out a good, dedicated snow tire. Boise winters have worse than average winters and even if they were milder, it is still cold there. The temperature should be a critical component in your decision because tire rubber compounds react differently in different temperatures.

Also, with a winter tire you also get a different tire going to a thinner width with more profile plus a meatier tread. Go with some Blizzaks or park the car and buy a beater. Why risk destroying a nice piece of God-inspired machinery? Eh? I love this car......Hope to keep it forever. It's kinda a cult following and its unique.

dshiznit1489

Just throw some heavy weight in the trunk. Sand bags, etc. You'll be okay.

b'Eight'

Yeah, listen to the guy from Gainesville, Florida. He's deshitz.

dshiznit1489

Hey, I'm from Jersey man. Cold and deadly winters.

treitz

Quick update. first day driving in snow.

Handled like a champ. Obviously I drove slow, but I only slid a couple times, and both times it corrected quickly and well, and the anti-lock brakes killed it.

I'll post more updates as the season progresses.

Huey52

iTrader: (2)

All seasons are of course a compromise relative to dedicated snow tires, but you'll be fine. In the end it comes down to driver skill at winter driving. Just take it slow and over-anticipate accelerating/slowing down/cornering situations. The relatively low torque of the '8 actually aids snow driving in somewhat lessening the potental loss of traction.

treitz

I have lived in Boise my whole life, and have been driving for about 8 years (I am 22), so I have a idea of how to handle a car in the snow.

Like you said, drive slow, anticipate speed changes and cornering, and you should be fine.

I thought I would have to start in 2nd gear, but like you said, with the low (low end) torque it actually started pretty well in 1st.