I split my time between SF and Chicago, and I thought it might be entertaining to throw some snow tires on the 991 TTS and continue enjoying it in the winter due to the AWD.

Does anyone have experience with this? Beyond questions of drivability, Illinois enjoys throwing lots of salt on the roads and I'm wondering potential issues of that interacting with the chassis/body/drivetrain? Or does aluminum and porsche's anti-corrosion process mean as long as I keep the salt washed off, it should be okay?

 

I drive my 991 TTS cabriolet in the snow every year, as I did with my 997 and my 996. With proper tires, these cars do very well in snowy conditions. Ground clearance is the only issue; you don't want to take the car out in 6" or more of snow on unplowed roads.

 

I'm with Dennis (albeit in a 997.1 TT and 964) - get another set of rims with snow tires and drive it in the snow. Living in CO, it is part of the fun. For any real snow accumulation though, I have the F350 to get around in.

 

My $0.02:

If you intend to keep the car for 10+ years, don't drive it in salted conditions.
If you intend to get rid of it within 6-8 years, then get a set of winter wheels with winter tires and go for it.

Body rust/corrosion isn't the issue with salt. It's fasteners, hard lines, fittings, brackets, etc., that are not anti-corrosion plated that get splashed with salty wetness. (Older Porsche's fasteners (etc.) were zinc plated. Not anymore.)

 

I put snow tires on but take the SUV when the salt is bad or snow is deep. I mostly drive the TT during the cold dry weather with clear roads, and once in a while I get out in light stuff or it snows during the day. It's really a great car for it!

I considered using corrosionX or something like that and even started a thread about it but when I got the car it was late winter so I just kept it out of the mess and didn't worry about it. Part of the challenge is I worry about the corrosion prevention products and high temperatures (not sure is it a fire risk and so forth).

 

I put corrosionX on as many of the exposed bits on my DD that I could reach including exhaust and brake calipers. No issues at all. And seems to work.

CorrosionX was developed to prevent damage from jet turbine wash. It laughs at typical automotive temperatures.

 

Didn't realize that - thanks!

 

I sold my Snowmobile, but Winter can be fun again !
Colder temps equal more power from the turbos. Snow tires, full clear bra and Weathertech carpets does it. I keep it occasionnal for the TTS but my DD is an E63S AMG that also does great in the snow.

 

I switch back to my stock ride height and put on winter tires. No sweat, handles the snow VERY well.

 

No way!

 

^ this...not a chance with the gravel/salt they pound on our roads..that's what this is for

 

Can you, Yes. Should you, most likey No. Our summer rides are my 991.2 TTS Cab, the wife's 981 Box-S, and an MX-5 as a spare. Winter rides are a Cayenne-S, a Volvo V60 Polestar, and a Chev 2500HD as the driveway snowplow truck.

 

I take my GMC 1500 Sierra Crew Cab AWD out when things get really nasty. That being said, I can't stand the thought of storing my Porsche for 5+ months every year.

 

Yeah, SUV here but this is how it is for me too. If the cold winter weather is dry and clear I prefer to take the 911. So it gets winter tires.

 

I do, snow is ok. Just stay away from the salt!