I ended up in the ditch last night...I was so upset! This is my first winter, too. If I were traveling in reverse and down hill I may have made it home...as it was it took me 3 1/2 hours for a 25 minutes drive...I was warned that the Crossfire may not work well in the snow...I had NO IDEA it was going to be like this. A friend and Crossfire owner suggested to get SLK Mercedes rims and 17/18 all weather tires~ Move the "W" to "S" and take the all wheel off. Crazy! It was disturbing! Good luck!