Boxter in snow - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

rdancd816 · 01-20-2006, 08:46 AM

Just had my first experience driving my Box in snow-packed road conditions. I had put Blizzak's all around and was quite surprized by the handling and traction. It was great! For those of you in snow country who want a Boxter as an everday driver have no fear...just be cautious! Those four-wheelers were flipping all around the place. Not a plug for Blizzak's, but they do seem to work.

01-20-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dbth

Are Blizzak a type of tire ?

Blizzak is a brand of tires sold by Bridgestone.

rdancd816 · 01-20-2006, 10:41 AM

Yes, they are manufactured by Bridgestone and are said to be as effective as studded tires, but of course they don't have studs. Not cheap, they ran me about $800 for four. But I fealt the investment was worth the cost...kind of like insurance. But I am pleased with the result. Found them by reading reviews for snows on performance cars on the Web. You in snow country?

rdancd816 · 01-20-2006, 12:14 PM

Nope, just one set of 17"s...I'll switch 'em out in April. (Still snows here in April) Regular local Firestone (where I bought the tires) will do it for free...part of the deal. They take a whole day though..they said they want to be VERY careful with the rims. Seems they like the car!

denverpete · 01-20-2006, 12:50 PM

After the first snow storm I found a set of barely used Dunlop Winter Sports with rims on EBAY ($500.00 + $200.00 shipping). It definately made a difference. It's still not up to par with a front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive car - but it's nice knowing I can get to work or home if it snows. Before I got the snows it was white knuckle the whole way home!

If you're going to have a daily driver in snow country - I'd recommend the 2 sets of rims (if you can find some cheap). The rims that came with the snows I bought are in decent (but not great) shape so I'm not so worried about scuffing them up due to sand or curbs.

rdancd816 · 01-20-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by denverpete

After the first snow storm I found a set of barely used Dunlop Winter Sports with rims on EBAY ($500.00 + $200.00 shipping). It definately made a difference. It's still not up to par with a front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive car - but it's nice knowing I can get to work or home if it snows. Before I got the snows it was white knuckle the whole way home!

If you're going to have a daily driver in snow country - I'd recommend the 2 sets of rims (if you can find some cheap). The rims that came with the snows I bought are in decent (but not great) shape so I'm not so worried about scuffing them up due to sand or curbs.

What part of the Denver area are you in? I am in Centennial...