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mikek78 · 12-03-2007, 09:56 AM

This is the second winter with Viking Snowtech (made by Continental) on my 2002 Maxima SE 6SPD, and they're amazing. Having a 6SPD and clutch to be able to better control the amount of power in certain situation helps a lot.

What is very good about the 2002 Maxima SE is the ground clearance of 5.8". I find this number bigger than average, and its proven to help when the snow really starts to come down.

The first winter I had to drive to work and back on my nearly bald all seasons and it wasn't fun at all, especially since I have a long commute (almost 50km each way). Luckily my tire order came in and I had them installed the same evening after work.

I had Toyo Observe G-02plus winter tires on my 1993 Mazda 626 ES V6 as it was the same story, I just can't see not having winter tires when your car comes with stock low-profile wide tires. Even so, I got new Bridgestone Winterforce for my wife's 2005 Mazda3 and they're amazing as well.

12-03-2007, 09:56 AM	#9
mikek78 Member 2002 Maxima SE 6SPD Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burlington, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Posts: 35	my 2 cents This is the second winter with Viking Snowtech (made by Continental) on my 2002 Maxima SE 6SPD, and they're amazing. Having a 6SPD and clutch to be able to better control the amount of power in certain situation helps a lot. What is very good about the 2002 Maxima SE is the ground clearance of 5.8". I find this number bigger than average, and its proven to help when the snow really starts to come down. The first winter I had to drive to work and back on my nearly bald all seasons and it wasn't fun at all, especially since I have a long commute (almost 50km each way). Luckily my tire order came in and I had them installed the same evening after work. I had Toyo Observe G-02plus winter tires on my 1993 Mazda 626 ES V6 as it was the same story, I just can't see not having winter tires when your car comes with stock low-profile wide tires. Even so, I got new Bridgestone Winterforce for my wife's 2005 Mazda3 and they're amazing as well.