G37S sedan / winter driving - hills
08-28-2018, 09:05 AM
#16
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On my G37S M6 Sedan, in winter, I use the Nokia Hakkapeliitta R2 tyres (https://www.nokiantires.com/winter-t...kapeliitta-r2/). There’s a new model now, the R3 (https://www.nokiantires.com/winter-t...kapeliitta-r3/). There are other winter tyre models, too: https://www.nokiantires.com/tires/pa.../winter-tires/ (but studded tyres are not permitted in southern Ontario). Nokian makes excellent tyres, superb in winter!
08-30-2018, 09:51 PM
#17
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FWIW I have Continental DWS06 all-seasons on mine, and I had to leave my car overnight in a parking lot because I couldn't get it up a small hill after a light dusting two winters ago. Think quality, dedicate winters are needed to daily drive in any kind of snow.
08-31-2018, 08:37 AM
#18
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Hello guys,
Haven't been on here for a while, nice to see people are still active.
During my "hiatus", we ended up moving from Houston to Jersey and now that we are here, I'm a little bit worried about the G and winter driving.
I know I've seen several threads on this matter and from reading on those, I should be ok as long as I get proper winter tires for the ride. Thing is, it's very hilly around where we are at and I'm worried about sliding somewhere when that snow starts to hit out here.
You guys think I should worry at all or should I blow the trigger on trading her in for something AWD? (don't really want FWD)
it's a '13 G37S sedan, Auto 7sp with 63k (love the thing)
thanks!
Haven't been on here for a while, nice to see people are still active.
During my "hiatus", we ended up moving from Houston to Jersey and now that we are here, I'm a little bit worried about the G and winter driving.
I know I've seen several threads on this matter and from reading on those, I should be ok as long as I get proper winter tires for the ride. Thing is, it's very hilly around where we are at and I'm worried about sliding somewhere when that snow starts to hit out here.
You guys think I should worry at all or should I blow the trigger on trading her in for something AWD? (don't really want FWD)
it's a '13 G37S sedan, Auto 7sp with 63k (love the thing)
thanks!
Telcoman
08-31-2018, 10:36 AM
#19
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Limited slip and winter tires and you are good to go man. I live in NC, had a foot of snow dump here. Snowpocalypse they called it. Anyways...my Michelin Pilot Sport A/S+ tires did very good going up a banked hill with traction control turned off due to the limited slip...you basically have two rear wheels spinning all the time. Makes a MASSIVE difference in driving in snow IMO. I love it. But as others have said, be gentle on the throttle.
08-31-2018, 10:41 AM
#20
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Here, you need snows, or AWD with A/S tires. With the G37 being RWD, limited slip certainly helps. In fact, we put snows on my wife's Subaru, which is pretty cool. I find myself going out of my way to see what I can drive through.
08-31-2018, 10:01 PM
#21
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You guys are playing it off like it no big deal...There is now way you wont have problems with the RWD as a daily driver...Anything more than 2-3" and some hills n you better stay home. Easy to drive after the storm when u see black top
Been driving a 6 speed rwd g for over ten years in the northeast, the only advice I have is to keep your momentum and dont stop haha
Been driving a 6 speed rwd g for over ten years in the northeast, the only advice I have is to keep your momentum and dont stop haha
09-01-2018, 07:16 AM
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AWD passenger cars is a relatively new thing. People got along just fine before, and can do as well even better now with tody's snow tires... and ABS, and traction control, those certainly help, too, and are also relatively new to the industry.
09-04-2018, 10:26 AM
#23
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I have a 11 6MT and have been running snow tires (X-Ice 2) for 3 seasons here in Colorado and love them. As Rochester mentioned, with ABS and traction control, it is amazing how well these technologies keep you going straight. In most winter driving conditions, I stop better than most SUV's / AWD cars and in sudden stop situations, I actually have to look in the rear view mirror to ensure that I don't get rearended by somebody following too close.
The only disadvantage to an AWD would be if you actually had to stop on the side of a steep hill and start up again. However, it still would be better than a FWD with all-seasons.
To the OP, if you love your car (it sounds like you do) I would recommend 1 of 2 options having done both.
Cheers!
Jim
The only disadvantage to an AWD would be if you actually had to stop on the side of a steep hill and start up again. However, it still would be better than a FWD with all-seasons.
To the OP, if you love your car (it sounds like you do) I would recommend 1 of 2 options having done both.
- Go with square set up on X-ice 2 or Blizzaks on some low end, yet decent 18" wheels (to clear the Akebono's), i didn't even get TPMS and live with the light thru winter season.
- Mount snows on the staggered duck-feet wheels and get some 19" or 20" with whatever tires you want on them for the non-winter months. This can get pricey, depending on your taste and preference. As to do this right, you should also get some coilovers for the right stance.
Cheers!
Jim
09-05-2018, 05:38 AM
#25
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Don't get me wrong, it can work. I had a winter car when I was a kid, because I was unwilling to drive my Trans Am in snow and salt. But I also had pretty understanding parents who didn't complain about the rusty '67 Plymouth at the end of the driveway.
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