Mike@Vossen

Snow Tires are Key

xsmurdoc

if buy a separate set of rims get 18s. that way ur tires are bigger which help in the snow. also get the most 225s because the wider the tire, the more snow ure gonna have to go through.

Ibanez540r

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I think you are trying to say the right thing, but on the verge of saying the wrong thing and sounding like an idiot. lol j/k (just the way you worded it may be confusing for noobs)

Bigger rims are NOT good in snow but larger SIDEWALL is (smaller rim). So I'm gonna hope that's what you meant and were speaking instead of with 19s.. ?.

The skinnier the better for snow. (I know that's what you were saying on that one.) The wider the tire the more the tire rides over the snow than through it.

MurderedG37s

I has 19'' Blizzacks. I am just speaking from experience. I have had an '08 G37s RWD and I drove it in the snow. It sucked. I have a '12 G37xS AWD now, and it is literally 100 times better. More confidence, no worries about inclines, declines, or stop and go. Yeah you can get around with a RWD in snow with snow tires, But when you have to slow down or stop on an incline and momentum isnt in your favor, don't tell say I didn't warn you. Yeah RWD cars are better, my RWD G was more fun, for sure. But bottom line, is that its uncertain in the snow.

JSolo

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^^ What are the other 2 numbers that go along with the tire size?

IMO, awd may help you steer better, but still won't help you stop better in the snow.

MurderedG37s

Yeah I guess. I don't remember the sizes to tell you the truth. I sold them on here though....but yeah I mean stopping is a different story. I guess its hard to imagine if you haven't had both. but its much different. I mean I like the AWD, but the only reason I have it is for bad weather, and because its critical for my job. When I am ballin enough to have a FX50 and a sports car, I won't have an automatic AWD coupe lol.

BosMaSwaG37

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LMAO! I slid and crashed my 08...didnt die though

darkmatter

No matter what tires you get your not going very far in ice/snow covered roads and your gonna want to avoid the other crazies that go 50+mph on snowy streets.

Keep it in the garage like any other luxury vehicle. Buy a beatup jeep or Bronco and use that for the winter

G37Vert

Winter tires + common sense=you'll be fine.

Ibanez540r

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What did people do years ago when AWD was not available? Did every car crash and not make it where they were going because of no AWD? They also didn't have ABS or traction control helping them. Did every single person have a truck?

AWD is a nice feature, and useful for snowy regions. If your average joe, family man, comfort and safety highest concern, then AWD is great. BUT, if you want the true sports appeal, and want the better features for the other 3 seasons, then RWD with properly fitted snow tires will do just fine!

I live in Cleveland Ohio with some of the worst lake effect snow and been averaging well over 100" of snow a season. The crap weather season is long, and the summer season is short. I'm a car guy and had a RWD Sport brought up from South Carolina. I have 2 young kids, and have no concerns about winter tires because it's the car I wanted and know how to drive.

OP - decide on what's more important for YOU. Will AWD benefit you in some circumstances YES. (Will not help with stopping) Will it also get worse gas mileage and hinder some performance for the good days, YES. Will RWD keep you home bound looking out the window every day because you can't drive your car NO. Will you be just fine with proper equipment on RWD, YES.

You can tell the diverse people you are getting answers from. Some freak out and squeeze the wheel when it rains and go 15mph under the speed limit. Some just prefer the luxury and safety of AWD and could care less about the RWD features. Others care more for the performance and additional features of the RWD and realize you can be fine with snows. Which person are you? What's more important. ...just don't let some of these people tell you it's not a capable car with RWD.

I'd get AWD if I was in upper Canada or Alaska... maybe


EXACTLEY.

Fezzik

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I drove my g with the supercharger on it through record sons in Chicago. Did just fine but I had pirilli sottozero tires on

kkkkken

Great feedback from all - thanks again!! I've made an offer on a G37S w/6MT - and the deal includes smaller diameter rims with Michelin snow tires to be installed. If need be - I'll remove the spare tire and fill the hollow with some bags of sand for ballast. I have CAA - so if I get a flat - they can come fix me up. Again - great feedback - I appreciate it.

Coprolite

Now that I am considering FI for the future, I wish that I had AWD to have the traction to put it to the ground. If I can break it loose on the local roads now, the need for FI is limited...

JSolo

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kkkkk, what size wheels are you getting? Keep in mind the 6mt's come with bbk's, so a 17" will not fit. 18" is the smallest that will work, and not all of them - need proper offset/spoke to clear the outside facing face of the calipers in the front.

SwissCheeseHead

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Sand bags don't do anything. They make your car heavier, which in turn causes more momentum during a skid or slide...not a good thing. Plus it makes steering more sluggish. less responsive steering = over correction = bad.

Take it easy when the snow is heavy and good luck with the car.

Jsolo brings up a good point about the BBK. Make sure the rim fits before paying for it!