I took my 2007 Cobalt SS 2.4L Auto Coupe out for a "trial run" on snow and ice packed rural neighborhood streets this morning. The tires are stock P-6 all seasons. With anything but the lightest press on the "go pedal", the traction control kicked in keeping the car moving but in the direction the steering wheel was heading. Hard braking at 30 MPH resulted in ABS controlled stops. This car is better on packed snow / ice than any 2 wheel rear drive car or truck I've owned. Its much better than my '85 Z-24 which was a "pig on ice".

I've got 45 years of driving experience... 44 winters in northern hemispheres driving cars and light trucks (rode motorcycles to work several winters) on snow and ice. I've cut a few "doughnuts" and have been in a few ditches, no winter accidents though!

I'd be interested in reading comments of other 2.4 Automatic owner's winter driving experiences.

 

ha, i barely take my ss out in the rain....

 

my 2.4 sucked ***** in the snow...

 

mine is CRAP in the snow now! lol I love it!

 

SS/SC + Stg 2 + Drag Radials = No Winter Driving For My Balt.

 

Got some steelies and Michelien X-Ice tires on the SS and I have to say the traction is amazing. Combine that with the traction control and it's really quite good.

I heard the Pirelli's were horrible.

 

ice+ San Antonio,TX= whole city closed down so no one is on the road rofl

 

My 2.2 with the P6's aint too bad either, it gets stuck if i don't keep my momentum, but it steers well.

I disabled both ABS and Traction Control though.

 

Mine does pretty well with snows. I'm also 5 speed

 

all seasons will do the job ok.

but if thats the best winter driving youve experienced so far,
you should go buy some actual winter tires.
youll be stunned.


In my opinion, the cheapest winter tire you can buy, will do better in ice and snow, than the most expensive all-season available.

 

My stockers worked great last winter and I was very happy with the cars performance on snow and ice, but this year they are worn down and I'm not real impressed. Time for some new tires!

 

i have Michelien X-Ice tires as well A1 in the snow
if need be i click up the e brake a knotch to disable TC

 

I drove all through last winter with the stock tires and had no problems. However this winter the aluminum rims are staying in the garage; no more salt for them!

 

I have Canadian Tire Brand Winter Tires on my base model and she handles well in the snow.

 

I love my cobalt in the snow. I've never had any problems with it. This will be the 3rd winter with it.

 

agreed

 

I got hawkapellita 4 on my stock rims and they are wicked awesome in the snow but can be very very loud. Traction is more important tho

 

Tires make ALL the difference. I've been through 2 blizzards with 2+ foot accumulations with ZERO problems.

 

Yeah after the winter I'm getting 17" rims and tires and I'll be using the 15" steelies with some winter tires next year. My car already got assaulted with salt.

(Edit: mine is a 2.2L BTW)

 

ha, they dont use salt in my town. they use sand, even better.... it automaticaly polishes your car, or it just acts like sandpaper and screws your paint job over......