Winter Driving with a base 991
#1
Winter Driving with a base 991
Yes, I know it's almost summer! I was wondering how the 991 handles in the snow/ice with snow tires? I am thinking about getting a set of snow tires and wheels.
#2
Instructor
I have base C2 and I drove all winter as DD. Pirelli snows on it and no problems at all. Go for it, it was built for snow
#5
Burning Brakes
#6
Former Vendor
Tony, don't be afraid at all to drive the car in the winter! With a good set of snow tires 911's are quite competent in the snow. Many here can confirm that with a good set of snow tires you can get anywhere that you want. Please give me a call anytime to discuss. Thanks.
#7
Drifting
I'll be ordering some winter tires in a few months to go with the wheels I just ordered from Damon at Tire Rack. Last year I slipped by (literally) with summer tires. Never again!
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#9
Drifting
I've driven a 911 in the winter (not the current one)... awesome, fun winter car! With a set of Alpine Sports you will have no problems. If you have coil-overs you might raise it a bit to avoid the snow plow effect.
Car handled like a champ! #engineinthebackftw!
Car handled like a champ! #engineinthebackftw!
#11
Got a set of black OZ 20" ultraleggaras with Michelin pilot alpines, mounted balanced and ready to go from tirerack. Way more sure footed even just in colder temps. I only drove it in significant snow once or twice, but it's was on the road all winter with frozen muck on the ground. Handled great the whole time.
#12
Advanced
What do you do with your car in the winter, while not driving it? I'm new to owning a 991 and I too do not have winter tires at all. I've basically attached my car's battery to an electrical outlet and put a car cover and left it in my underground garage.
But I always wandered if I should fire it up from time to time or just leave it be?
But I always wandered if I should fire it up from time to time or just leave it be?
#13
Nordschleife Master
Leave it be. Fire it up when you are ready to take that first warm weather first drive, preferably a long drive on a twisty road.
Last edited by Porsche_nuts; 02-04-2017 at 08:19 AM.
#14
Race Car
#15
Drifting
I ordered a C4 and will put a winter set on it and drive it year round. I'll have a second car though for those days when ground clearance or family duties dictate.