Winter driving without PSM?

[svenscot]

Hi everyone. I've been loving the last few months driving my 2001 Boxster S but now in a real dilemma. A few weeks ago I had the back end slip out in a tight bend on a greasy damp morning. It wasn't real cold then but getting below 40 now and I know not to drive on the Z summer tires. Now I'm really regretting not getting a car with PSM.

I need it as a daily driver (in NJ) although can avoid driving it if I know its going to snow hard. I'm torn between:

1) investing in winter tires
2) selling it and buying another Boxter with PSM + winter tires
3) selling and getting a different all wheel drive car. 911 C4 ( but more $$$ and heavy back end??), Audi TT an option but just doesn't give the thrill of driving the Boxster does.

I love the car i have and don't want to part with it, but spooked now. Can anyone help me decide? Would winter tires be enough or is winter driving really out without PSM?

Thanks in advance

I think you will be just fine with a good set of winter tires. Dedicated winter rims would also be nice.

[David N.]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

I think you will be just fine with a good set of winter tires. Dedicated winter rims would also be nice.

Give that man a prize, he just saved you tens of thousands instead of buying a C4. Maybe at least a discount on his next AX

-David

[svenscot]

Thanks, are you speaking from experience?

[rick3000]

I don't have TC or PSM, and I plan on driving in the winter. I have got some good snow tires, and chains, so hopefully will not have any problems.

Just remember that those systems keep you on the road when you mess up, they don't do anything until then (That is my understanding of it). So if you don't try an make a sharp 50mph turn on an icey road you'll be fine. Plus, people drove just fine in snow for like 80+ years, before PSM, or TC so I wouldn't worry about it.

[cfos]

+1 on snow tires and, if possible, dedicated rims.