This week the weather reports called for a "Winter Storm" to roll through town. It had been raining all day, then it turned to ice and snowed on top of that. Late that same evening, I took the Evo out on the fresh ice and snow.

I have to say that with the current setup, the car handled better on the ice than most cars do in rain! I have the Blizzak WS-50s (from TireRack) on the stock rims and it was a true blast! If anyone is debating weather to garage the Evo this Winter, bear in mind that a vast potential of this car would go untapped! The sport ABS did a great job of figuring out what was going on too. The temps were around 28-31F, so there was plenty of throttle-response for pulling out of over-steering.

Of course, be careful and know your limits. Practice in an empty parking lot first to get the feel for it.

Have fun this Winter!

Evo 2003.5

 

sounds like fun, but garage fo me....I will slide the beater around instead

 

i see no need to put the car away....if these cars are rally cars...they are made for snow, mud, dirt.....just put some nice tires and you'll be ok