So, I just saw that, per the manual, automated car washes should not be used:"Washing Your Vehicle Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance and tire width."Anyone has a view on this? Sounds a bit ridiculous to me. My...

Good to know, thanks!Here's a pic from Mid-Ohio a few weeks back. Not sure of the right way to post pics, so hopefully one of the photobucket links below will work.

I'm not so much worried about wear / tear on the car. I've driven my BRZ for 3 straight winters - with quite a few miles and outside parking - and haven't experienced any issues at all with rust or anything else for that matter. Would assume a brand new Mustang wouldn't be any different.My...

Thanks, man. Small world - I run TSW Nurburgring rims on my current daily... great wheels for the money.

Thanks for the detailed response and suggestions! Are the above specs the narrowest tires that would fit? Also, would 18" wheels work, or would they not clear the brakes?If I go with a GT350, I will definitely have a dedicated set of rims and tires for the winter - so want to go as small /...

Thanks, guys. The issue is I don't have the space for a cheap winter beater, so looking for a car that can handle it all while being tons of fun.

What do you guys think. My current daily is BRZ with blizzaks, it handles snow/ice like a champ. Would GT350 be doable with decent winter tires and some sand bags in the trunk - or too much of a handful?cheers