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We just came through a very big winter storm here in Denver, CO. Being that it was an early season snowstorm, it brough nearly 20" of wet, heavy snow. Interestingly enough, my '09 G37xS sedan came equipped with Dunlop Sport Maxx A/S tires and fared quite well. While I didn't take it out in the peak of the storm (when it would have been high-centered just off my driveway), it still performed well during the first day.
I didn't use snow mode at all that day, but still found the G had plenty of traction and balanced handling to handle the conditions. It's rearward handling bias was a delight as I found I could hold a slight bit of oversteer when accelerating around corners. Just a slight bit of countersteer and then VDC would step in and allow the G to go full neutral once again.
As a racing driver, I appreciate the level of technology that allows a bit of fun, while still providing an ample amount of control and safety. The grip displayed by the Dunlops seems adequate for everything but icy conditions and I'm considering not buying snow tires for now.
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