My service manager brother (for a diffent brand) suggests that a Crossfire is not really suitable for driving in Wisonsin's sometimes harsh winters (unless the roads are dry, that is). It's too early for winter experiences but can anyone tell me their impressions of the car's general handling and how it might be affected by snow and ice? (During my test drive I noticed a bit of rear end movement on a quick turn into a gravel parking lot.) Thanks bunches.

 

I don't think I would drive mine in weather like that. But, when I had my Vette I wouldn't drive it in the snow either. That's why I bought an Explorer. I do, however, think that this car would do just as well as a SLK, RX8, 350Z, Boxter or any other car in this class.

 

I have no problem stone chipping the car on a back road or on track day...but I personally draw the line at driving it on icy/snowy/or dry-but-still-salty winter roads.

She'll stay warm and dry, and stationary, once the weather starts to turn.

 

Amen, Brother!!!

 

Hi MadisonKen. I live in the Greenbay/Appleton area and no way am I going to even attempt to drive my Crossfire in the Winter. You know how bad the Wis. roads get with the amounts of salt they use. So I have put my baby away for the winter and will use my truck. I only have about 220 miles on it too.

 

Shouldn't have as much snow as you guys but I don't think my Crossfire will experience much of the Connecticut winter. My Jeep GC will soon be taking over as my everyday car.

Looking forward to spring already.

 

I intend to drive my car all winter long Then again winters in Florida are not the same as up north
LOL :-)

 

Hi, me too, I live in Orlando Florida and do not have to deal with "Winter", as I had to when I lived back in Cleveland Ohio.

 

Winter? Oh, yea. That's when the temp gets below 80F isn't it?
Ya'll come on down south.

 

Thanks, but Virginia Beach is fine for me. There will only be a few days, in the worst case, that I won't drive mine. The only time I won't drive mine is if there's snow on the ground.

 

The Pilot tires are not a winter tire. The Continentals are all season but who makes chains to fit a 19" rimmed 35 profile tire?
Mopar Doctor :?

 

The Owner's manual states that 225/40VR18 M+S Winter Tires must be used with snow chains in order to provide clearance to the body. It also recommends RUD-Matic dics chains. Here is the web site:

http://www.rud.de/en/01_schneeketten/index.php

I have driven with these type of chains in the past and they are very low profile and work very well. Thanks.

 

Why are you lot so worried about driving it in winter conditions. Are the winters where youare totally different then the ones here in the UK. We've have wet roads most days and I drove it in snow two weeks ago and it was fine (except for reversing out of my driveway). Are you more worried about the handling of the car or the paint work?

I buy a car to drive and drive it I will whatever's thrown at me.