yes, I drive it everyday in the brutal Napa, California winters.

 

Well I live in Minnesota so I know something about winters. I have a C2 cab and plan on putting blanket over it and kissing it goodnight for 5 months of the year. The winter is what the 5 series x drive is for. I will miss the hell out of it but it'll make summers even that much better. Frankly it's just too low. Even with the best snow tires. It's too low.

Alec

 

I just bought some 19" track wheels and tires for the summer and will change out to winter tires toward the end of the year. The Carrera will never see snow, but it's the cold temps I want to prepare for.

I'm open to any testimonials for a good cold weather tire!

 

Michelin PA4s performed really well for me last winter. I'd definitely recommend them if you're running 20"s in the winter.

 

I'll be running 19" but I'll look into the Michelins all the same. Thanks for the tip.

 

Agree. I swapped out my 20 inch summers for 19 inch wheels with Michelin snows. They had great traction in the cold. I felt I could get home in the snow if I had to, but a 285 width rear tire doesn't really cut through the snow well. So I just drive my Range Rover Sport with Pirelli winter tires in the snow. Works fine.

 

They designed the cayenne for your wife to say she drives a porsche too actually. They designed the 911 for you to drive it in the snow and everywhere else.

 

Ah, wow. Assuming you are being funny. Because most Cayenne are driving by men. And my wife likes sports cars not SUVs.

Marc

 

I wonder how many female engineers are part of that Stuttgart team ? Misogyny on a motorhead forum is still sad; this is 1965. Next we'll see the tripe about the Macan being 'small', hence not manly. A lot of Boxster beating on the same level here over the years as well.

I recall the OP was about the fear of driving a 911 in the cold / snow.

 

OP:
First of all, recognize that the 991, amazing car as it is, is in no way a future collectible. Hand in hand with that, the car depreciates every year, whether you drive it or not.

This is 2014: the industry figured out rustproofing 30 years ago. The motor and transmission have a finite life that you will reach well before your have corrosion issues.

My advice is get a set of winter wheels and drive it. I daily drive mine in all conditions, ice, slush etc. and with the winter tires I have better control that an SUV on all-seasons.

 

Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3. Please call me if I can help!

 

They don't come up with a 911 fitment in your configurator. I'll keep searching.

 

THANK YOU KonaKai.

For those who won't drive in the rain and those who don't drive in the snow, please note that with a little common sense this (and almost any other car) can be driven safely all year round (barring the odd blizzard).

What is it about this car and the elements??

 

I have been arguing this one with my wife! (non car person) for the $5000 it costs to buy the set of snows, I can buy a dependable commuter car for the harsh winter months and preserve the Porsche. If I had leased the car then I probably wouldn't care but I purchased this one and it's got to last a while.

 

i drive 991 c4s cab every day. we had one of the worst winters in history in NJ. my c4s cab was a joy to drive every day. it was amazing in the snow. i ran the stock wheels with a set of 20 winter pirellis. the tires recommended by porsche.

i drove in two-three inches of snow and on many snow covered roads. the traction is amazing. i was passing SUVs. watching the display that shows how much power is going to the front and the rear wheels was fun and surprising. most of the time 100% of the power stayed at the rear wheels, even on roads covered in snow and slush.

i also went to the porshe winter driving event at sugarbush vermont this year. we drove right up the ski slopes in C4s 911s with the same winter tires. they had covered the slope in 400,000 gallons of water to freeze it over so the cars wouldn't sink in the snow. we went right up, i was AMAZED, up the slope in 1st gear hitting 35mph on ice.

i drive my car every day, enjoy it all the time, feel 100% confident / safe in the inclement weather and enjoy it year round. i used to keep my cars tucked away in the winter, not any more. i don't plan on owning this car in 25 years, its not a show car, so i drive it and enjoy. i recommend everyone do the same.