The S2000 is no different than any other RWD vehicle in the snow.
It depends on the tires. If you're running summer performance tires then of course your traction is going to suffer.

You don't see BMWs and Mercedes' running scared when it snows. Just run the proper tire and know how a RWD handles in low traction and it's no problem.

I don't see the need for winter-only tires unless you're really far north of NYC and live in the country. All-season tires have worked great for me even when I was in school in upstate NY.

 

s2k + snow tires = perfectly functional and fun in the snow. This is the third and last winter on my michelin x-ice tires, I'm dropped over an inch, and I was chewing through snow easily this past weekend.

The rear is very very predictable in snow, pretty predictable in slush, and scary on black ice (of course). The only problem I've ever had was getting traction on steep hills that are very slippery with matted down snow or icy slush.. but I've never gotten stuck. Using throttle to control the ass is simple as pie IMO.

 

Well got stuck again. Damnit. Need to get some snow tires asap. Summer tires+ash seem to work pretty well in the snow though hahah.

 

Indeed. I don't know why this is such a difficult concept for people to understand.

 

+1 for snow tires

drove last winter in the stock ones - bad idea

drove this winter (so far) on dunlop m3s - it's like driving an entirely different car. very predictable and easy to control. the only times i've kicked out the back end, i was doing it on purpose.

 

I have a very bad issue with current allseasons at icey stops.
Seems while trying to stop with downshifting+little brakeing my ABS goes nuts which dosent bother me but i wasen't sliding in the first place.
Also starting out from these same stops my slip differential is going off but im not feeling a whole lot of difference.
(only at places where it has been shoveled but salt or sand down)
Anyone have any ideas/tips
(ps not buying full winter tires to much $$ for my rim sizes)

 

When braking, get used to the pressure that the ABS kicks in, then push one iota less than that. ABS on the ice and snow equals increased stopping distances.

 

Thanks i will have to work on that

 

By the way, I also live in Utah. I had four Blizzaks, but one of the fronts had a torn bead. I've been rolling with 2 Blizzaks in the back and 2 All seasons in the front...so far it has been great and I've had to commute over 100 miles in the fresh snow (inches on the groud)so far this year (not to mention every day on the ice/minor snow). The limited slip rear is great, my old Accord was always spinning out one front tire or the other. The S keeps both rears in motion all the time

I haven't gotten new front snow tires out of pure laziness....maybe next week.

 

i pulled out my ABS fuse for winter driving. our ABS is far too sensitive for snow driving.
i WANT my wheels to lock up for 2 reasons:

1) it builds up a "dam" of snow in front of the wheels and helps bring the car to a stop.
2) it scrapes away the snow/slush underneath the wheels allowing the tire to make contact with the pavement beneath.

if i need my wheels to spin again so i can steer, i just pump the brake pedal.