Info wanted on 2006 GT in Winter?

**ironmachineus** · 06-29-2007, 07:57 PM

I have the opportunity to take on the lease of a 2007 GT for roughly the next year. It would have to be my only car, including for use in Michigan winters. It's a manual trans with the low gears. Has anyone used their GT in the snow? I will obviously be purchasing a set of rear snow tires. Is it going to be next to impossible to get through the winter, or is there hope? THanks!

**Calspec** · 06-30-2007, 10:20 AM

I haven't driven mine in snow but the traction control is fantastic on rain slick roads.Calspec

**bassman97** · 06-30-2007, 12:55 PM

My 03 is my daily driver and three tricks that I've learned: Add 100 pounds to the rear most part of the trunk w/ a slight bias of weight towards the passenger side and turn off traction control. Especially the 2nd bit since in snow, your tires will always slip (especially up a hill) and once t/c detects it, it'll stop moving the wheels causing all sorts of problems (I lost momentum up a hill because I forgot to turn it off). Lastly, in 1st gear, ease off the clutch since the high ratio will spin the tires. If possible, start off in 2nd.

**INTRUDER** · 07-02-2007, 01:56 AM

the '05 and up Mustangs are a different animal..
Thay are amazing in the snow, rain....u name it...
Get one u won't be sorry

**sharpshot71** · 07-09-2007, 06:34 PM

Just stand on it and let 'er buck!!!

I love driving in snow!!!