Mazda3 in the Snow

[gi54no]

Im curious to know how the Mazda3 handles in the snow? Any of you from Canada driven in the snow with your new 3 yet?

Thanks

[Fobby_monkey]

if you have the 17s, then it's free style drifting on the snow if you are not careful.

[geebjen]

I live in Upstate NY and have had just a bit of snow. I have the 17's in a hatchback. So far not too bad. Snow is snow, no 2wd car is going to be great in it. I would say so far it's about the same as my 89 Jetta. But I haven't had more than a covering of snow yet. I'll probably be back with more info when I get to drive in 6 inches of it.

[MrFujimo]

I have the 17" and so far it's no worse then my Civic.. I have winters for it which i am putting on this weekend...


Fuji

[6_funk]

the all season's on the 17" suck. i live in toronto, and we've had a little bit of snow. the car feels like its on stilts everytime it snows. i didn't expect amazing tires, but i did expect it to be as good as the all seasons that came with my camry. but they aren't.

[M3-GT]

Yep the RS-A are notorious for being pure crap in snow. I have winter tires on mine and but with the 17" you still have to be careful.

[apexjr]

A car handles as good as its tires and its driver, snow, dry, or ice. The car is FWD, not 4x4 or awd, so I would recommend getting some studded tires or something simular when driving in snow constantly. Otherwise you just drive slow and steady.

[Cowtown]

We had a bit of snow here and it wasn't too bad. When it starts to pack down and get icy then it's a little different matter. I'll be getting winters next year just to make it a bit nicer but I'll live with these tires for this winter.

[3fan]

Originally posted by 6_funk@Jan 8 2004, 10:59 PM
the all season's on the 17" suck.* i live in toronto, and we've had a little bit of snow.* the car feels like its on stilts everytime it snows.* i didn't expect amazing tires, but i did expect it to be as good as the all seasons that came with my camry. but they aren't.

Your Camry was probably heavier and didn't have as wide a tire on it as the Mazda 3. That could explain why the Mazda 3 is not as good in the snow.

Presently I'm a '94 Camry owner considering replacing it with a Mazda 3 or 6. What made you decide to buy the 3?

[Slalom]

the Dunlops that were on my 2002 P5 were much better in the snow than these RS-As are... these are acceptable but not much fun or confidence building...