G37xS in the Snow
12-28-2012, 12:01 PM
#17
Average low temps are in the mid 30's for Dec/Jan/Feb. We get some lower..
BUT- the RE's get noticeably slippery under @50ish degrees. Having said that - they stick pretty well when it is 100+ degrees
Good to know the PSS work well into the 30's...they are on my list. Also - good to know about the DWS. I will be in the market for tires some time in 2013...
Thanks!
BUT- the RE's get noticeably slippery under @50ish degrees. Having said that - they stick pretty well when it is 100+ degrees
Good to know the PSS work well into the 30's...they are on my list. Also - good to know about the DWS. I will be in the market for tires some time in 2013...
Thanks!
You bet bud. While I do NOT recommend it, I got caught in a small flurry on my PSS over Thanksgiving and through judicious operation of the happy pedal, was able to get home in one piece (200 mile drive, btw). I think we would have died if we have the crappy RE's still. They are horrible.
Again, I'm not at all promoting the use of summer tires in winter conditions... just relaying my personal experience. YMMV.
12-28-2012, 12:12 PM
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I have been using snow tires for winter on my G for the past 2 winters I have had it. I go up to the mountains often, and they make a huge difference in traction in snow and ice. My G37x is better in the snow than my front wheel based AWD CUV (also on snow tires). Probably the much lower center of gravity of the G plays a major part there.
Sure, all-season tires are sufficient "IF" one drives normally and smartly; but the problem is most people don't realize the amount of extra caution required to be safe on cold icy roads.
Snow tires have helped me stop quicker and shorter in unforeseen sudden stop situations. Plus I agree 100% with rpm&my_G35 that having a set of dedicated snows isn't much extra expense over the life of the 2 sets of tires. Especially if you live where you expect snow more than a couple times every winter, it is well worth it.
I have been using snow tires for winter on my G for the past 2 winters I have had it. I go up to the mountains often, and they make a huge difference in traction in snow and ice. My G37x is better in the snow than my front wheel based AWD CUV (also on snow tires). Probably the much lower center of gravity of the G plays a major part there.
Sure, all-season tires are sufficient "IF" one drives normally and smartly; but the problem is most people don't realize the amount of extra caution required to be safe on cold icy roads.
Snow tires have helped me stop quicker and shorter in unforeseen sudden stop situations. Plus I agree 100% with rpm&my_G35 that having a set of dedicated snows isn't much extra expense over the life of the 2 sets of tires. Especially if you live where you expect snow more than a couple times every winter, it is well worth it.
12-28-2012, 12:39 PM
#19
I'm really happy with my xS in the snow ... using stock Dunlop tires. I'm sure it would be better with true snow tires but these are working fine for me. I do like the snow mode if it's really slick - makes it easy to feather the throttle, especially if I'm wearing heavy boots.
. Happy how car perform in snow. However, I do notice the type of road (asphalt, concrete..etc) plays a factor too.
12-28-2012, 09:49 PM
#21
Yeap, Xs on stock dunlop tires going on 4th year and seen two bad snow storm the first 2 year. Saw quite a feel car stuck, they looking at me with a confuse expression, as I drive by...priceless lol. Had 3 other cars before the G and remember I had to keep a shovel, gloves, salt and a bag of gravel in car . Happy how car perform in snow. However, I do notice the type of road (asphalt, concrete..etc) plays a factor too.
. Happy how car perform in snow. However, I do notice the type of road (asphalt, concrete..etc) plays a factor too.
01-01-2013, 12:26 AM
#22
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The stock all season Dunlops have one of the worst snow ratings on tire rack. Sold them on ebay, put Blizzaks on the sport 18s, and run coupe 19s with DWSs in the summer.
The car is a dream with Blizzaks just like my wife's FX45 with Blizzaks. Living in Cleveland, it's just plain stupid to not have dedicated snows.
The car is a dream with Blizzaks just like my wife's FX45 with Blizzaks. Living in Cleveland, it's just plain stupid to not have dedicated snows.
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