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Old 02-25-2013, 10:56 AM
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Default Any winter driven 997TT's?

Wondering if any 997TT owner's drive their cars year round, including the winter months? If so, how do you find the drive with the snow etc.?

I plan to drive mine year round, so I am interested to hear your experiences.
Old 02-25-2013, 10:59 AM
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Snow tires and you're good to go. Deep snow is the only issue.
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Originally Posted by TT Surgeon
Snow tires and you're good to go. Deep snow is the only issue.
That's what I have heard - deep snow being a potential problem. I have a second vehcile for those extra snowy days.
Old 02-25-2013, 03:11 PM
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10 winters with awd turbos/c4s cars, no issues w snows whatsoever.
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How bad are the stock 997tt tires in snow? Only reason I ask is because I need to drive my new to me turbo back on Friday and looks like snow the next few days. 4 hour drive, but I guess I can just ship it if its bad...
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be very careful. The compound freezes and its like driving on glass. I woulnt try this. Try getting some of those soft blanket snow thingies, if you have them there.
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Yeah, don't want to be driving on hockey pucks. Shipping is fairly reasonable.
If only the weather was like Glyfada
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If it has the OEM summer tires I wouldn't drive it in the snow. I did it once in a 928 and I was slipping and sliding all over the place. I drive my tts all year long so long as no snow or salt on the roads.Keep in mind the OEM summer tires don't have the same grip at 30 degrees that they do at 70.
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What is this snow you speak of?
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Love my TT cab for year around DD. I do NOT drive it in the snow but for fear of what other yahoo drivers will do. If not for that it's TOTALLY capable with some winter tires to be your DD. It's such a great car!
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My first 996c4s I drove the entire first winter on summers. Doable, just be very freaking careful. Having done it I would not advise it to anyone not an expert winter driver.
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Originally Posted by eas993
How bad are the stock 997tt tires in snow? Only reason I ask is because I need to drive my new to me turbo back on Friday and looks like snow the next few days. 4 hour drive, but I guess I can just ship it if its bad...
Ship it - you will never be sorry...
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This incoming storm made the decision easier

It's great to see so many people drive their turbos year around!
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I use this car for go any travel or tour and I am happy to drive this . I learn driving on this Driving School everybody welcome on this school
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I have a Panamera 4S with snow tires for the serious snow, but once the roads are plowed, the 997tt does come out and play. I have to be conscious of the temperature if I want to push the handling as below 40 degrees can be scarey with Michelin PS2 tires. With snow tires, it would be as unstoppable as the Panny is, I imagine.


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