RWD Coupe in the snow?
10-06-2014, 12:51 PM
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Varies state to state - I'm not familiar with the specifics of each state though I just know most states are set at 2/32" for the legal minimum. It also depends on if you are at fault. If you slide into someone and they notice your tires are below the legal specs, you will be responsible due to negligence.
In your case, you were not at fault, so the tires would not make you any more responsible.
Just wanted people to be aware of this possibility and make their own informed choice since we do live in the USA (United Suers of America)
In your case, you were not at fault, so the tires would not make you any more responsible.
Just wanted people to be aware of this possibility and make their own informed choice since we do live in the USA (United Suers of America)
I really don't know what that law is here either. But I was a little worried cuz like I said...they were basically slicks! I have actually never seen such even wear on tires before! LoL
10-07-2014, 11:34 AM
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for those who only have occasional snow, like in the South, tires will definitely be deciding factor on whether you get home or not when snow event starts. Now, we would never run snow tires here, but in my experience of 10 years with the G35, the Continental DWS were absolutely awesome. I can't wait to get them on my new '13.
I wouldn't advise going back out on DWS, but they will most likely get you home safely. They are also great in wet. In dry under heavy cornering, the sidewall can feel a bit mushy and vague, but they are very predictable.
I wouldn't advise going back out on DWS, but they will most likely get you home safely. They are also great in wet. In dry under heavy cornering, the sidewall can feel a bit mushy and vague, but they are very predictable.
10-07-2014, 12:22 PM
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for those who only have occasional snow, like in the South, tires will definitely be deciding factor on whether you get home or not when snow event starts. Now, we would never run snow tires here, but in my experience of 10 years with the G35, the Continental DWS were absolutely awesome. I can't wait to get them on my new '13.
I wouldn't advise going back out on DWS, but they will most likely get you home safely. They are also great in wet. In dry under heavy cornering, the sidewall can feel a bit mushy and vague, but they are very predictable.
I wouldn't advise going back out on DWS, but they will most likely get you home safely. They are also great in wet. In dry under heavy cornering, the sidewall can feel a bit mushy and vague, but they are very predictable.
I see a lot of people complain about "mushy" sidewall as well, but they are usually the same people who complain that a moderate drop is too harsh. The "mushier" sidewall helps absorb bumps and make the ride tolerable on a lower profile tire. With that being said, moving into the same size DWS tire greatly improved the ride quality.
10-08-2014, 12:29 PM
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True, in 10s of thousands of miles, I maybe felt the 'mushy sidewall' about 3-4 times on an exit ramp at speeds that were a bit much to ask of any tire, much less an all season. I wouldn't have even mentioned the sidewall from my experience, but it always gets mentioned when the DWS is suggested. It's truly the most well rounded (tire pun not intended) All Season performance tire I've ever used. And, they are a pretty good value.. when you can find stock in the size you want. Seems like we can go months in backorder here since they come from Europe.
10-09-2014, 02:53 PM
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In last winter's snow in Atlanta the only problem I had was on ice. The all-weather tires did fine. I even went back out to pick up dinner. The biggest local problem was, as 2008G_Man said, the other driver. Expect your car to slide some, be prepared for it, don't over react. Add that to good tires and you should be fine.
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