Snow Tires?
11-14-11, 08:27 AM
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Snow Tires?
Just got a great 2004 GS300(my first Lexus) and the dealer put new Eagle GTs on it. My question then is how bad is the GS in light to moderate snow? Live in the Boston area and put snow tires on my kids cars (Acura and a Volvo) but not looking forward to 3 sets of wheels in my garage! I know there is probably a thread on this somewhere (and I apologize), but would love some feedback as to how this RW drive car is in the snow. And if the ECT Snow switch does much? Thanks.
11-14-11, 10:18 AM
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I have owned 4 2gs's and i have never had a problem and i live in michigan. I have never even had snow tires on any of them. On my current gs i do have snow tires and this will be the first for me so im excited to see how they perform. With the traction control and the snow option its very decent.
11-14-11, 12:04 PM
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I think it sucks in the snow even with snow tires. LOL Thats why I bought a RX. Even with snow tires I found myself sliding quite a bit. If you want to buy snow tires I recommend getting the softest compound which you will find with tires with lower speed ratings.
Performance winter tires have a speed rating of H, V, W or Y, which are great in dry, wet and slushy conditions. But are little more firm so they slip easier in icy conditions
but for compact snow and ice the lower the speed rating the better. I recommend going this way for any RWD vehicle that drives in actual true winter conditions. Tires such as Michelin X-Ice, Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 and Pirelli Winter Ice Control with have a speed rating of R, Q or T, which extremely soft and handle best in slippery conditions however not as great in wet traction and hydroplaning. But you shouldn't be ripping it in the winter anyways
Hope this has been helpful
Performance winter tires have a speed rating of H, V, W or Y, which are great in dry, wet and slushy conditions. But are little more firm so they slip easier in icy conditions
but for compact snow and ice the lower the speed rating the better. I recommend going this way for any RWD vehicle that drives in actual true winter conditions. Tires such as Michelin X-Ice, Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 and Pirelli Winter Ice Control with have a speed rating of R, Q or T, which extremely soft and handle best in slippery conditions however not as great in wet traction and hydroplaning. But you shouldn't be ripping it in the winter anyways
Hope this has been helpful
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11-14-11, 09:07 PM
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Yakuza GS is right on about the snows. These cars are not very good in the snow and they need the absolute best snow tires you can buy. For the $2,000 that may cost you, you could instead buy a beater 4x4 and park the GS (I wish I had).
Here's a tip, don't be afraid to switch VSC to OFF, it can sometimes help you get the out of deep snow and of course lets you steer with the throttle (the only time these cars are fun in winter)
Here's a tip, don't be afraid to switch VSC to OFF, it can sometimes help you get the out of deep snow and of course lets you steer with the throttle (the only time these cars are fun in winter)
11-15-11, 05:38 PM
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Yakuza GS is right on about the snows. These cars are not very good in the snow and they need the absolute best snow tires you can buy. For the $2,000 that may cost you, you could instead buy a beater 4x4 and park the GS (I wish I had).
Here's a tip, don't be afraid to switch VSC to OFF, it can sometimes help you get the out of deep snow and of course lets you steer with the throttle (the only time these cars are fun in winter)
Here's a tip, don't be afraid to switch VSC to OFF, it can sometimes help you get the out of deep snow and of course lets you steer with the throttle (the only time these cars are fun in winter)
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