Mustang Winter Driving | Tips/Tricks + My Experience!

[@TJP5.0]

Had a 98 V6 with no TC in high school and honestly was the best teacher for being confident with RWD in the winter. Mistakes were made but it didn't have enough power to get me into too much trouble. Never be afraid to spend extra time getting the snow cleared from the rear wheels in the parking lot. If you have good tires the best thing around turns if you start to slip is to just lift off the throttle and let the fronts grip to straighten the car.

[@WilleyMedia]

100%. A lot of these things I didn't mention, but I absolutely put into practice subconsciously.

[@Ciulster]

Gotta remember people in the 50's and 60's when RWD was the norm drove with little issue, all without modern driver aids like traction control. All they had were the best available winter tires for the time and a little bit of driving skill. If my ancestors could do it so can I. I drive an old diesel pickup in the winter, very little weight over the rear, tons of weight in the front, high torque, no driver aids, and I only use 4x4 when I am already stuck in DEEEP snow or need to start on a hill that is sheer ice. I drive in RWD 99% of the season. All I need are good studded winter tires and a half functioning brain.

[@WilleyMedia]

I agree 100%! To be fair, there weren’t a lot of cars period that were near 500 horsepower in the 50’s and 60’s. And why not use those modern technologies if you have them? I keep traction control off but leave stability control on for winter driving. It definitely takes a little experience, but it is definitely achievable so daily drive these cars in the winter. I appreciate your insight!

[@Tylnorton]

I drive a Ram 1500. Have all terrain tires. Don't really struggle much in 2WD unless someone is driving dangerously slow uphill and I lose momentum or I'm on an incline from a stop. Definitely keeps me alert and I only use 4x4 when absolutely necessary.

[@durwoodrobison7800]

The same people who say "You can't drive RWD in the snow" are the same people who hog the passing lane, and think, "I'm a good driver, I've never been in accident!". Get good snow tires on ANY car and it will be way better in the snow. Even if you have AWD, snow tires make it more capable. I've had RWD in the snow for decades, never been an issue with good snow tires. If you have trouble starting off from a stop, start in second. Removes a lot of the torque if you're not good at feathering the gas.

[@BLVCKCENT]

This is a good tip bro ty im new to manual especially in a rwd muscle car

[@durwoodrobison7800]

@@BLVCKCENT just start slow, and you'll be fine

[@bigkilog9718]

Where do you live ​@@durwoodrobison7800

[@commandercody4356]

​@@BLVCKCENTstarting off in 2nd from a stop will help you get soo much more traction. And also throw some sand bags in the trunk!

[@dylankjscott332]

What state tho? I’m in ct I’m pretty high up

[@pete332]

I live in Canada. Buddy, throw atleast a hundred pounds in trunk, makes a HUGE difference. Also, start off in second gear instead of first, specially on a hill. Love your ride ✌️

[@WilleyMedia]

Subs in the back took care of adding extra weight, appreciate the comment! Cheers

[@begalbrew5572]

I've been daily driving my 17 GT (manual) year round in Michigan since fall of 2020. The S550 is honestly sooo underrated as an all year daily. 99% of them here get put away for winter. The wet/ice mode is pretty outstanding but kills the fun, and yea on the interstate in a snow storm people will stay away from you lol

[@WilleyMedia]

So underrated!!

[@FAYGO_OG]

Thinking on driving mine when the snow starts actually coming this year. I’m in Michigan as well. Put mine up last year and haven’t driven in the snow yet this year.

[@Wigglythegreat2]

I enjoyed the video. Back in the 90s I had a 1983 Mustang 5.0 and I enjoyed driving it year round and we get a good amount of snow here. I didn't have snow tires just ran the goodyear eagle gt ll tires year round. I had to laugh when you said massive snow drift as you where backing out of your parking spot. That didn't seem massive 😂. You'll have no problems with rear wheel drive as long as you take it easy. Before the Mustang I had a 1982 Monte Carlo and got through the snow just fine too. Now I have a little awd mazda cx30 with Blizzaks in the winter that does a decent job. Traction and stability control back in those days was all up to the driver.

[@matt2244]

Here in my area of Canada people think it's dumb to drive a car like this in winter say "you will just spin and crash" meanwhile all delivery van's are RWD and all the transit busses are also. As lon gas you're careful and spend good money on winter tires you will be fine.

[@gameraddikted]

Just note that those vehicles weigh significantly more than a coupe.

[@bestywins]

Hey Matt, Good to see you're still making vid's mate. I first met you following your blackout vids and we were going thru the Australian bush fires back in 19

[@Simarjeet]

Love how touched every detail..superb video

[@WilleyMedia]

Thank you. I appreciate it!

[@KaylaFletcher-s2j]

I have a 2016 ecoboost and spending my second winter in Wyoming with it as my daily… finally gave in this winter and got the snow tires as well. Thanks for the video!

[@WilleyMedia]

Absolutely! Stay safe out there!!

[@donzokor5312]

Mustang in Wyoming? 🤣😂😅

[@Anton-in8sh]

Why hog the left lane?

[@unknownRebelPL]

I have a 2019 Bullitt.. I drive it daily in the snow and it is fine. As are almost all RWD cars. The only thing when driving such car is you need to think where you stop.. if you stop Uphill it might be hard to move in certain conditions sometimes. Other than that never had a problem with it… and I also have a Lexus is200t and works ok. Ofcourse a front or all wheel drive will handle better but it’s not the end of the world with a rwd.

[@WilleyMedia]

For sure! I will say, with winter tires my GT handles better in the snow than my fiancé’s SUV (fwd) with all seasons. Pretty crazy!

[@KingZD1]

I just traded my 21 STI for a 22 GT Premium with the 10 speed, people around me think Im gonna die in the snow lol. I cant wait to prove them these cars are useable in the winter like any other car with proper equipment, if Ford didnt expect mustangs to be driven in snow/rain they would not have put a dedicated DRIVING MODE into the car for them.

[@WilleyMedia]

So true lol. Winter tires are the main key though. Without them, traction just won’t happen

[@allaboutkoreanlife]

Hey bro, what's up with the Cooper tires? Try Nexen Winguard Sport 2 for your Mustang!!

[@nordland2235]

I talked to a guy who put blizaak winter tires on his Stang....and a little weight in the trunk....and he said it drove good in the snow......I have never had a sports car...4x4s only....cannot afford 2 vehicles...I live in the great lakes ?

[@justinthaw-bolton7200]

You can drive rear wheel drive car in the snow. It is just a pain in the ass. Muscle cars have a lot of power.

[@Badomen_5150]

got a job offer in Denver and i wont sell my gt for a 4wd truck. i have a full set of stock wheels ill just add snow tires and swap it out in the snow seasons

[@WilleyMedia]

Exactly what I'm doing!

[@keegancan]

Thanks for the video. Very great driving. For any of you they don’t know driving an Amazon van or CDL van is type type of driving needed by how Matt’s driving his stang at least in winter. If you can turn off your eagerness to drive fast in the winter with mustang you will probably do just fine. The engine sounds amazing. What kind of mustang do you have and do you think winter tires are essential for a mustang?

[@WilleyMedia]

I absolutely think winter tires are required to drive these cars in the winter. You're basically on ice skates with anything else lol. I appreciate the kind words, the car was a 2018 GT with the gen 3 coyote. I have since upgraded to a 2023 GT with the same motor and body style.

[@manderson9593]

Learned how to winter drive in a foxbody with no tc but went with winter tires asap. I'm more likely to get a V6 even though I was obsessed with the early 90s 5.0 at the time. I thought rwd was more responsive and predictable in the snow compared to my fwd ex[erience which was still good. Hankook series all the way!

[@marcasswellbmd6922]

I was surprised how well my Gt did the day after it snowed.. I set it in comfort and drove it like an older Catty..

[@Womenese]

Great video man

[@AussieBodybuilder]

No snow mode

[@MoneyTimeSebastiann]

nice ride matt

[@slobert1970]

of course where I live is all hills. the mustang stays home in the snow. luckily I have options. my favorite being my 1999 ranger. I'd miss it but it won't kill me financially if someone wipes it out.

[@twolazeblue9614]

Miata’s are excellent in the snow, so this couldn’t be any different

[@Tigerfire75]

I drive rear wheel drive cars all the time in the snow

[@cheddaboy44]

I want one but I live in mass and I don’t want two cars idk if I’m a just bite the boiler and get one though

[@jaime5649]

this was a great video thank you sm

[@gabe4952]

How would you guys say it is compared to the 2013-14 GT and the new gen mustangs? I’m thinking about a 2013 GT but would this compare different to the new gen 2015- and up

[@WilleyMedia]

I think it’d be pretty similar. IRS definitely helps with the 2015+ cars, but dedicated winter tires will make it more than drivable. Love those 2013-2014 cars! Welcome to the family if you end up pulling the trigger.

[@Spilityz]

It’s not that you can’t drive RWD in snow It’s more u can but u shouldn’t if u don’t wanna have choice of hitting something I own super snake and a wrangler I have way more control in wrangler than super snake in snow plus they ain’t build for snow

[@nordland2235]

I luv yer 5.0 Stang.

[@LoganAIexander]

I plan on getting myself one of these as my first car, I live in Idaho so knowing this definetly helps. But ill probably be driving one of the like 5 trucks my parents own during the winter time anyway, but still, nice to know 😄

[@GolfBert]

add weight in the rear of trunk. 100-200 lbs

[@vince2113]

is your Mustang manual?

[@PennyPudge]

your car needs a car qash to make ot look better

[@ronittamang1594]

Hi can please share details where got the tires from?

[@WilleyMedia]

I got them from Les Schwab!

[@colematthews7535]

Really on the fence about this. Thing is I’m a big snowboarder so id be going up to the mountain several times a week. Really don’t want another wrx.. kinda hoping somebody will sell me on a new Camaro since they’re being d/c’d. Just tell me everything will be okay 😂

[@WilleyMedia]

Everything will be okay😬😂

[@keegancan]

As soon as I asked about winter tires, 13:18 comes along and that question is answered.

[@Pupp3tmaster-uq3yz]

Do you have an aftermarket exhaust on your moostang

[@WilleyMedia]

Yes. I have since upgraded to a 2023 GT premium. On the car in this video, I had the MBRP Race catback. I now have the Borla Atak.

[@Pupp3tmaster-uq3yz]

@@WilleyMediaCool

[@KingZD1]

@@WilleyMedia I got a 2021 STI Limited rn but I am heavily considering trading it in for a 2022 mustang gt premium with the 10 speed, going from a rally car to a RWD muscle car in the snow will be crazyyyyy

[@WilleyMedia]

It’s definitely a different experience, but moving up to a high revving V8… nothing like it!

[@KingZD1]

@@WilleyMedia honestly Im okay with being more careful during snow days, but have more fun in the nicer weather

[@nicholaswronski628]

I have an '03 mustang with regular tires and I gotta say last winter.. I was blown away by how NOT even driveable it was in sleek snow haha. At least on hills. You didn't go up any hills or anything. Granted my new edge is a good amount smaller than yours but still.. I have good tread on my tires and I couldn't even get it out of where I had it parked on several days.

[@WilleyMedia]

The key is having dedicated winter tires. Perfect condition all season tires don't even compare, which is honestly crazy! My buddy has a 99 V6 new edge that he drives all winter with winter tires on. Just because he can't take the GT350 out in the winter doesn't mean he can't drive a Mustang lol

[@nicholaswronski628]

Haha fair enough. I am definitely going to buy some winter tires before I even attempt to drive in the snow again. And some weights in the trunk @@WilleyMedia

[@georgewebb5456]

thanks for the video

[@WhiteBrownReacts]

Cant we put sand bags in the trunk ??? To make it balance ?

[@WilleyMedia]

Yes you can. But I've found this a bit unnecessary if you have dedicated winter tires

[@Fabian6980]

If you have all season tires yes

[@WilleyMedia]

@@Fabian6980 It helps with both. Honestly, all seasons are basically useless on these cars if you have real snow and ice. Mild snow, you'll be fine with all seasons

[@PennyPudge]

after the ride becauae its going to be messy

[@wheeliewheelie]

Why not get studded tires

[@meganoobbg3387]

Only useful in 100% snow covered roads. In most countries though, snowfall doesn't last long - leaving most major roads melted and pavement exposed. Driving studs on pavement even a little, wears out the studs quickly. Besides snow tires perform good enough on packed snow and slush, which you'll most frequently drive on - studded tires are even more expensive, and you have to change them once roads aren't 100% snowy.

[@ammoniumchloride1047]

Illegal in some parts of the world, notably alot of the US

[@AnirudhGopal-y1d]

What color is that??

[@WilleyMedia]

Kona Blue!

[@bhaveshsingh0124]

fuckin nailed it

[@yvnglordeofficial2983]

Hop on the highway

[@WilleyMedia]

On this particular day the interstates were all closed. I have done a lot of highway travel in the dead of winter though. Including a 5 hour trip with not a single section of dry road exposed. I’ve the entire way.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

My tips are dont drive in snow

[@WilleyMedia]

Good for you!

[@donzokor5312]

Tip is, buy another car.