when i got the Fit, i was worried how it would perform in the snow, any recomendations suggestions or expiernces? the dealer told me it shoudnt be a problem but i need to hear from you guys and also can i still drive in sport in the snow?

 

It will definetley be better than any RWD car !

 

I went from a XLT Ford Ranger to the Fit and that was one thing that worried me. However, the Fit handled and felt better in the snow than the small size truck did. As long as we don't have any deep snows that will turn your car into a snow plow it should be good.

Cat : x

 

great but how deep is deep? 3 inches? =\

 

Anything that goes over the lip on the Sport! LOL!

Cat :X

 

I haven't had any problems with my Fit in snow with the factory tires. I do put studded tires on after the roads start getting icy though. No cars handle great on ice.

Deep snow.

 

Should be okay in the snow especially if you have winter tires. It's when you get into residential areas where they don't plow and rural roads where you might have problems.

 

Thats exactly what i was considering, but its close to 400 bucks just for the tires, perelli i think, or sumthin like that. and maybe 50 bucks for the steelies, but thats just crazy for just like 25 days out of 365 days. i have to drive about 5 miles of side roads =\ and up 6 hills >.<the rest is jsut highway and main roads. and this is only the morning commute =\ personally i dont think winter tires are any better, ice is still a big factor here...

 

Yeah, I have mine on from October to April. I just bring them into the dealer when I get my winter tune up and have them install them. I want to get a set of steelies, but I'm okay with just switching the rubber every six months.

 

you could try looking into blizzaks. a bit expensive but i'm sure it'd help out alot. And besides if they're only winter tires they'll last a while.

 

yea well your in alaska, im in PA, idk bout u but snow isnt an everyday thing here lol its just when it does happen, its BAD! my nieghbor panics over it and he has a 02 ford 4x4 pick up truck this is him >>> lol

 

hmm PA weather might be like WA weather then. It doesnt snow here alot but when it starts snowing like 1 inch. Everyone automatically starts sucking at driving lol

 

I was just agreeing with you. You need good traction a few times a year, I need it half of the year. I'm originally from Wisconsin so I know how snow works in America. I would say get quality all weather tires and run them all year.

 

I can finally go to the mountains in the winter now. Couldn't go with my DB8. It's Super Sexy Slammed.

 

PA gets more dry snow then wa. we have wet sticky snow that screws everyone who is retarded. snowboarding has helped me to become a better driver in differant conditions. fit is a fun snow car.

 

do i spy a mini fit directly above the hood on the snow bank?

 

awesome snow pic

 

I had Blizzak LM-22's on my S2000 and it handled DC-area snows (some not so light). I had Revo1's on the stock rims on my WRX wagon and it took the worst snow I've seen here like it was nothing (6"+ overnight). And we get messy sloppy snow.

I'd definitely check Tirerack for deals on winter tire/wheel combos and to see what they recommend for a non-studded snow and ice tire. I think we'll probably stick with the stockers on the Fit unless they really blow.

 

i have blizzak's and they work wonders for me. depending which roads you take (usually main roads) all the snow is usually melted by trucks pouring salt on the roads and other cars going over them

 

I run the regular stock dunlops that come with the sport and was amazed how well the fit handled snow and ice. I was having fun playing on the ice with the fit. Many people say they're poor in snow and ice and I have no idea what they're talking about. Like anything involving cars the most important variable is the driver!