First time in snow.

[FLABSLAB]

Well, here in Central Indiana we got about 4 inches of snow yesterday.I hadn't been able to drive my base 2005 vibe in the white stuff yet, so I didn't know what to expect. I traded a 2003 Dodge 4x4 with mudders on it for the Vibe, and I figured I'd be in trouble this winter. I have standard tires on it, and I just gotta say WOW! That little car has heart. I was passing everything in sight, no problems with the handling. The only weakness I noticed was stopping distance, but I figure that's just because of the car's light weight. All in all, I am VERY impressed. I just thought I'd give a little praise where praise is due.

[mcgusto82]

i still haven't used my vibe in considerable snow. today we've gotten about 5 inches of snow. since i don't have anywhere to go... i guess the vibe won't see the road.

[mspalmer]

today was also my first morning in the snow and I love the AWD. I've been waiting almost a year for this day.

[Atomb]

while not too bad, i'm afraid i've been in a couple of other comparable cars that did better in the snow than my vibe...oh well ...

[jasonvibe]

My first time today. Snow had just stopped. 10 minutes into clearing the driveway. The snow thrower auger belt broke. Had to get a belt. There was 6 to 12" on the road. The AWD was good. Not as good as my old 4WD truck w/ limited slip. But better than any plain front WD. I noticed only the right rear would kick in when the left front spun up my driveway. I guess this is someones idea of AWD? Like I said, it's good, not great.

[Mavrik]

FWD for me and does my right front ever like to spin whee! Being a light car is a problem in the snow, not enough weight to really plant those front wheels for us FWD cars though I find I still stop pretty good. You have to remember, stopping a vehicle well depends on the tires. Something heavy takes more effort to slow down.

[Gandalf]

I put a set of Cooper M+S rated tires on my Vibe, and it does about as well as any other car I've ever owned in the snow. Since all of my cars have been small Japanses FWD cars, that's not surprising. My Vibe is certainly the heaviest car I've ever owned, and it does take a longer distance to stop. However, it's also the first car I've ever owned with anti lock brakes, and they are *really* nice!The Vibe is also the first car I've owned with an AT, and I've got to say that a 5 speed gives you better control in snow/icy conditions. With a MT, you can easily slow down just by downshifting. And I often used to start from a dead stop on ice and packed snow in 2nd gear.But all in all, I'm satisfied with it's ability to go in the snow. It's pretty much what I was expecting. No surprises is good, when it gomes to driving in the snow!

[coldmm803]

I traded in a 99 dakota cause it was horrid in the snow and couldnt afford gas. but today was my first journey in the snow and i must say it was not much better, the only thing that was better is that it was easier to control when it began to slide.

[Summer]

I was disappointed but not surprised at how my GT handled on the couple of inches of dry snow we had this week: the wheels seemed to be feuding--they didn't want to work together! My son's front-wheel drive Lumina (a much heavier car) did much better than the Vibe. First time I've missed my Explorer....

[mcgusto82]

yesterday was my first time driving in real snow in the past 5 years. the car did alright. most people in my hood had to get out and plow their cars to get them out of parallel parking. you know, when the plow trucks bury your car in. after a couple of shovel pick ups, i got in and stated to go. i did however have to get out a couple of time to kicks the snow from underneath the tire a couple of times. i originally thought i would be stuck in the snow. i wasn't.

[goodvibrations]

Well after our first taste of Winter here in Nova Scotia I think snow tires are definitely required for my vibe. The OE RSA tires did not in still a lot of confidence they are definitely three season tires. For comparison I took my wifes Honda civic with Michelin X ICE out for a spin on the same roads and yes snow tires do make a difference. Well I know what I want from Santa

[jasonvibe]

I put a set on Viking snows on. Consumer reports rated them quite good. As they have very good dry and wet grip. But not ultimate "snow diggers". Also much better than any OEM tire for the snow. Plus they handle excellent. Not the usual super soft sidewalls of many snows. Snow around here is cleared every 3-4 hours during a storm. So these work fine.

[macman]

I have the dunlop M3's, in mild-mod winter conditions the car works great. The suspect w/o snows the car (2wd base) would not be too great on unplowed roads (which I often encounter driving to the hosp. in the early am.) My previous was a VW Golf 1997 which on OEMs was fantastic in the snow. I think the vibe really needs the smows and even with them gets a bit loose when the going gets rough (esp. wet snow and ice). On dry snow with snows it works great. To do it again-I would buy Blizzaks for this car in 2wd.

[macman]

where did you buy the vikings???