Riding in the snow

[Roadster Renovations]

Looks like it might work, but many states ban the use of studded tires on their highways.

If you are going to put studs in the tires yourself, you might want to check to see if studded tires are legal in your locale.

Winter months only here is Indiana.

 

[ARtraveler]

Just a bit of a disclaimer. My posts concerning winter driving were for information purposes only. Those wanting to ride in winter--:bowdown::bowdown:--I have no problems. Just paraphrasing what we used to hear on Hill Street Blues every week--"be careful out there."

Here, studded tires are allowed--but if used--are required on all wheels--powered or not.

 

[JimVonBaden]

It's WAY different than a RWD car... :banghead:
With the car: you've got the front wheels helping to "clear the path" for the rear drivers...
(At least they get some help in a straight line)
On the Spyder: the rear wheel is going it alone; without any help from up front...

OK, you have that point, but having the front wheels compact the snow first is not always a plus. None the less, unless someone has tried it, it is all just speculation.

 

[Roadster Renovations]

OK, you have that point, but having the front wheels compact the snow first is not always a plus. None the less, unless someone has tried it, it is all just speculation.

I took the RT out in the snow last year, but the nanny will not let you do much. With the Daytona i can disable her and she won't go into limp in mode the way the Rt would. Only time I will use that. Don't like the sprocket failures the F3's are having and I have heard of a few transmission failures and BRP is wanting harder bolts being put in when repairing.
I weigh enough that on dry ground that would put too much strain IMHO. In the snow, I can have some fun....

 

[Bob Denman]

OK, you have that point, but having the front wheels compact the snow first is not always a plus. None the less, unless someone has tried it, it is all just speculation.

There are folks who ride year-round. (SethO; for example... :bowdown
Goats will also climb into trees: that doesn't turn them into squirrels...
There are just so many other vehicles out there, that handle the "ugly" roads much better.

 

[sealfloorboards]

That's my mechanic, Shawn Smoak, from ProCaliber in Vancouver, Wa. Best damn mechanic anywhere and a superb rider. Atta go Shawn, but not exactly.....
Riding in comfort

 

[JimVonBaden]

There are folks who ride year-round. (SethO; for example... :bowdown
Goats will also climb into trees: that doesn't turn them into squirrels...
There are just so many other vehicles out there, that handle the "ugly" roads much better.

By that logic we should all be in a Subaru. It gets better mileage, is safer, is all wheel drive, you can open the windows for fresh air. In all ways better than a motorcycle or Spyder.

 

[ARtraveler]

By that logic we should all be in a Subaru. It gets better mileage, is safer, is all wheel drive, you can open the windows for fresh air. In all ways better than a motorcycle or Spyder.

And, I like my current Subaru--a 2017 Outback. This is number six since I moved to Alaska. :thumbup::thumbup: