944/968 in wet weather/snow

[OlberJ]

I have a 928 S4 and it's absolutely awful in the snow due to the rather wide rear tyres and the weight distribution. Seems ok in the wet but haven't really pushed it.

Does anyone run a 944/968 all year round? Are they much better in bad weather?

Trying to look at alternatives to going down the 4wd Audi/Scooby route. Although an Audi S2 is very appealing to me.

I do have a strong hankering for a 944 S2 or a tweaked turbo. Am i peeing into the wind if i think it will be good in the less than brilliant weather we seem to get most of the time?

[OlberJ]

That's positive. Thanks.

Did you find it was quite snappy in the wet or just playful?

I spotted the roof rack thread further down the page and am thinking i could probably get a snowboard roof box for it. That's the only thing i'd really need the space for.

[OlberJ]

RiccardoG said:

Have you tried the 928 with winter tyres on? Must be cheaper than buying a new car... unless you're into the man maths

Weirdly, i bought the 928 from a man named Riccardo!

The 928 is tucked up and will be coming out in good weather. The old man looks after that and i see it as a long term investment with the most to gain so i'm not selling it.

Selling my 964 on instead and i want something i don't have to worry about so much and can use in all weathers (The 911 is capable, it's just too nice to ruin).

944 ticks the boxes of being more useable, more space and still delivering on a hoon.

[OlberJ]

So thoughts are, it's all down to tyre choice.

Good stuff. Makes my p/x in my add much easier now.

[OlberJ]

That's no issue, I can pedal at a decent standard.