I drove mine 6MT coupe today and local roads still have some packed snow on a hill as long as you are easy on the clutch I found it no problem, so i tried to push it a little bit and the slip and VDC kicked in when making a turn, VDC really gets you out of fish tailing..so for me I think its ok to drive it as long as you take off easily..It's a lot better than my Pontia firebird formula years ago..I have the 18" wheels with Michelin tire on it(stock).