Jan 5, 2022 · Which model year Miata will you be driving? 6). Do not assume that driving a RWD car is similar to an AWD car in the snow. You have to spend the time and train yourself and get rid of bad habits, do you have the time or willingness to actually drive when there is snow so you get experience and not only in a parking lot. 7).

Jul 28, 2014 · It's recommended on most other cars (including FWD if necessary) for weight balance. Weighing down the rear in a Miata makes it a bit more tail-happy and doesn't allow your front wheels (the ones that point you in a direction) to dig into the snow. The only thing it helps with is setting off, and hinders everything thereafter. Yes, …

So this coming winter i might be forced to drive my NB miata during the winter. where i live there is only snow during 2 weeks or so but its cold and they use salt. is this a really bad idea or is it chill for one winter? YES i will have winter tires Share Add a Comment Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best iameveryoneofyou •

Dec 11, 2019 · We turn a worn out Miata into a winter toy with this Paco Motorsports lift kit, a new life for this classic sports car.

Feb 16, 2021 · A similarly equipped Mazda 3 will handle better in the snow because FWD but with some good tires and paying attention to your revs to avoid wheel spin you should be able to drive a Miata through the winter.

If there's snow on top of the ice, gentle inputs and momentum control will be required, but you can drive well. Studded tires improve this. Generals on snow-covered ice: The only tire I know that's legitimately better in both ice and snow is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2. It's double the price and I don't know if it's double the performance.

Jun 2, 2008 · How are the Miata/MX5 NB and NC, driving and handling in very heavy rain or on snow covered roads? I have Bridgestone RE 960AS on the OE 14" wheels on my '99 Miata and they can get a little squirrelly in the cold and damp but this just may be west Texas roads. Never driven the '99 on snow covered roads.

Jan 15, 2012 · The original plan was to stick snow tires on the Miata for winter, then get a set of 15" wheels and stick some proper high performance summer tires on. That plan's just gone in the round filing cabinet on account of us trying to buy a house earlier than planned and more importantly, my Jeep waving a white flag and me now needing to buy a ...

With snow tires they are pretty decent. Add some weight in the trunk to really help it out, with the snow tires. Issues arise with the NA's headlights not working right when they freeze up, defrosting problems in poorly-sealed examples, and when the snow …

Even though it’s made in Japan, the Miata is at its soul a British roadster, and the British don’t fear a little rain or mud. If people can play rugby (or American football) in the mud and the snow, we can drive our sporting cars in the same.