G37xS in the Snow
#1
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G37xS in the Snow
I should have bought some good winter tires....The open diff(s) and the OE all season tires make the G a real handful to work with in the snow. A limited slip diff in back would have been a help.
That "Snow" button just remaps the throttle BTW. I was able to get snow rooster tails with our without snow mode enabled.
That "Snow" button just remaps the throttle BTW. I was able to get snow rooster tails with our without snow mode enabled.
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^ WHS
I also have an S (on Mich X-Ice) and had an X before it (on Blizzaks). No problems in the snow.
This car (all cars imho) needs snow tires if you live where it gets cold and snowy - Plain and simple.
@rmoochi - you should definitely feel a difference in throttle response with the snow mode enabled.
I also have an S (on Mich X-Ice) and had an X before it (on Blizzaks). No problems in the snow.
This car (all cars imho) needs snow tires if you live where it gets cold and snowy - Plain and simple.
@rmoochi - you should definitely feel a difference in throttle response with the snow mode enabled.
#5
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I have some experience with that tire - I like it a lot better than the RE050's in cooler/cold teamps. I don't have any snow in DFW area - but cold temps make the RE's hard and slippery...not much to my liking right now..
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My buddy just bought a G37x as well, same as mine. He's also doing great with all season.
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What size DWS are you running? I didn't think they came in our size (for the 'S')?
I have some experience with that tire - I like it a lot better than the RE050's in cooler/cold teamps. I don't have any snow in DFW area - but cold temps make the RE's hard and slippery...not much to my liking right now..
I have some experience with that tire - I like it a lot better than the RE050's in cooler/cold teamps. I don't have any snow in DFW area - but cold temps make the RE's hard and slippery...not much to my liking right now..
What's the coldest it gets where you are? I've driven on my Michelin pss to freezing temps and they worked really well... They just don't like snow or ice.
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I'm not going to get into a debate on why we should have snow tires in cold snowy climates other than to say 2 things:
1. the ability to STOP better/sooner on ice and snow can save our life (or someone else).
2. the cost offset a preventing a collision can severely outweigh the cost of purchasing an extra set of tires that are dedicated to the climate and conditions we are regularly driving the car in. Owning an extra set of tires is not an extra expense, for as long as they are on the vehicle, our AS/Summer set is not wearing out and vice-versa.
1. the ability to STOP better/sooner on ice and snow can save our life (or someone else).
2. the cost offset a preventing a collision can severely outweigh the cost of purchasing an extra set of tires that are dedicated to the climate and conditions we are regularly driving the car in. Owning an extra set of tires is not an extra expense, for as long as they are on the vehicle, our AS/Summer set is not wearing out and vice-versa.
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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.
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I'm not going to get into a debate on why we should have snow tires in cold snowy climates other than to say 2 things:
1. the ability to STOP better/sooner on ice and snow can save our life (or someone else).
2. the cost offset a preventing a collision can severely outweigh the cost of purchasing an extra set of tires that are dedicated to the climate and conditions we are regularly driving the car in. Owning an extra set of tires is not an extra expense, for as long as they are on the vehicle, our AS/Summer set is not wearing out and vice-versa.
1. the ability to STOP better/sooner on ice and snow can save our life (or someone else).
2. the cost offset a preventing a collision can severely outweigh the cost of purchasing an extra set of tires that are dedicated to the climate and conditions we are regularly driving the car in. Owning an extra set of tires is not an extra expense, for as long as they are on the vehicle, our AS/Summer set is not wearing out and vice-versa.
Agreed...I did this when I lived in Idaho and Oregon.
But, in this case if someone is saying the X is a handful to control in the snow...it's not just a tire issue we are talking about here.
Last edited by tejasg37x; 12-28-2012 at 11:32 AM.
#14
If you drive normally and smartly in the snow with an X, you will have no issues using all weather tires. I've never had any issues.
If you want to drive aggressively in the snow, then snow tires may be a better bet. But no tire in the world will 100% stop slippage in the snow when flooring it.
Let off the gas a bit and i'm sure rooster tails will be minimal
If you want to drive aggressively in the snow, then snow tires may be a better bet. But no tire in the world will 100% stop slippage in the snow when flooring it.
Let off the gas a bit and i'm sure rooster tails will be minimal
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I'm running stock sport sedan fitment.... Tire track doesn't show those sizes automatically for some reason but they do exist... Just select the sizes manually!
What's the coldest it gets where you are? I've driven on my Michelin pss to freezing temps and they worked really well... They just don't like snow or ice.
What's the coldest it gets where you are? I've driven on my Michelin pss to freezing temps and they worked really well... They just don't like snow or ice.
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!