Hello Everyone,
We're supposed to get a pretty significant snowfall today here in Richmond, VA but I've driven 4WD and FWD vehicles until I picked up the Mustang a few weeks ago. Just wanted to know how they handle in the snow... I may have to pick up the wife from work tonight, and wanted to be as prepared as possible. Running a stock V6 (yes, mods to come!). Thanks for all the feedback in advance!
Adam

 

you should be ok if you take it easy. these aren't the old Fox or SN-95s and the S197s are pretty good. if you have a decent set of all-seasons, you should be ok outside of a major snowstorm.

 

Thanks for the quick response! I wasn't plan on doing anything crazy, just A to B as safely as possible. Enjoy the day!

 

Amen to that. I had a 94 GT and a 97 cobra, they were only safe when it was sunny and 70 out. I shudder thinking about driving those in bad weather

 

I drive my mustang year around in michigan and we get snow pretty regularly through the winter. Last year i didn't have special tires on and it was a bit of a pain driving. This year i bought straight up snow tires and it has made a world of difference.

 

It's all about the tires. I have been stuck in an AWD Audi and been passed by my friend in a 2wd Tacoma because I had summer tires and he had snow tires. If your on all seasons you will be fine. Perhaps leave traction control on? Cars are quite tail happy with stability disabled

 

Thanks for the responses everyone! As it turns out, the forecast for Richmond has been downgraded to a dusting (from an original forecast of 6"). So it looks like I won't be driving in bad weather. I just want to stress again how awesome the community members are here... I've been a forum member on other forums of various topics, but nothing quite compares to the atmosphere here. I look forward to getting to know all of you better as time goes on.

 

If you get into this situation again, put a couple hundred pounds in the trunk, like sandbags or barbell weights. The rear is pretty light on the Mustang, so additional weight will be an advantage.

Good luck, and stay safe.

 

5 minutes ago in NJ

 

Oh wow.... yeah... we have a dusting! Be safe and warm!

 

And more on the way... lol

 

It's snowing here in Norfolk already.....I'll just stick with my 4WD tahoe for a couple of days

 

So we ended up with more than a dusting. Took her out for a spin in the neighborhood to see how she handles in the snow... not as bad as I thought! Really was surprised it handled so well for a RWD.

 

I purchased top of the line Hakkapolita R snows. First snow storm here in Northern NH this winter I nearly wrecked the car doing less than ten miles per hour and a 100 yards from my house. And I am a former SCCA racer and HPDE instructor. Was amazed at just how easily the car slid with just a few inches of snow. Sold the tires to a guy with an STI and added a cheaper winter car to my garage that actually has some traction.

My local tire dealer, a car guy himself, had a good laugh at my expense as he had told me to not buy the snow tires and park the car. Cost me 450 dollars net to find out he was correct.

 

Shouldn't be a problem with all-seasons, especially in light snow.


summer tires are a different story due to the very low temps and lack of sipping.

 

i love my Mustang in the snow. Fun as hell.

 

I can't wait to get mine out there as well Danielle.

 

wife had it out in the snow today. I stayed home. Governmental snow day.

 

Plenty of guys on here are driving our cars all winter through the snow with dedicated winter tires. No, it ain't a Subaru but how you had such trouble in a short time like that is beyond me.

 

I pretty an empty parking lot full of ice!