93celicaGT2 wrote:
For that matter, (NEVER DO THIS) i drove my gutted light Celica on 215/45-16 Ventus RS2s through the whole winter, and never got stuck or spun (except that one time in the Donatos drive thru) or failed to make it to work. Never hit anything, never had a scare.
Was it smart? HELL no.
My point exactly. Can it be done? Yes. Is it the smartest thing in the world? Probably not.
A RWD Beetle with super skinny tires is not comparable to a 300 HP/380 TQ Fox body or SN95 Mustang. I guarantee you that the Beetle wasn't running 275 section rear wheels throughout the winter.
RWD and Mustang are not the same thing when it comes to snow. In addition to being RWD, a stock-suspensioned V8 Mustang has pretty poor geometry all around (especially over bumps), and has horrendous weight distribution. They have a well-deserved reputation for being very tail happy, and low traction situations (i.e. wet or snow) only exacerbate this quality.
A good driver will make a difference in the snow, but I think it'll get old pretty quick. I drove a 2WD pickup truck through college in upstate NY and had to go to hockey practice every day throughout the winter, which was 10 miles away from campus. Snowplowing in that area was seen as optional, and I made it through just fine with all-season tires front and back. However, would I recommend it - no.
I'm in a Mustang club in CT. Of the members, very few (I can't think of any off-hand) drive their car year-round. In addition to dealing with the effects of the salt/sand on your car, driving it through the winter is just a risk, plain and simple. Many have tried it for a year and then picked up a winter beater. Not to mention that unless you have stated value insurance, if your car gets wrecked you'll be lucky to get $2K for your car that you have sunk $10K into.
A lot of your decision depends on your commute and how well they plow in your area. I just wouldn't recommend a V8 Mustang as a daily driver in a climate that sees a fair amount of snow.
