kevs

Okay, so it just started snowing here in Maryland and I'm on my way home. There's less than an inch on the ground.

I could barely get up a 40 degree incline! My traction control turned on and I almost got stuck. The only cool part is that I got to hear my traction control at work.

Anyway, how are we supposed to get around with snow on the ground? I guess I'm waiting until it melts........

rominl

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get some snow tires, and put more stuff in the trunk

power3dfx

tires make a huge difference, but yes there is too much rear wheel torque sometimes for the snow.

mooretorque

That's actually VERY steep. Either your estimation is wrong, or your GS did far better than I'd ever expect it to!!

Absolutely!! On a car like the GS, either use A/S year round or (better) have a dedicated set of snow tires.

ECTi switch has position marked SNOW. Starts in 2nd gear and feels like it decreases the sensitivity of the drive-by-wire throttle (don't hold me to that last one).

zz231

mine sucks in the snow too. there's already a few inches of snow on the ground here in va. so i guess i'm taking the day off

Lvangundy

40%? thats like this -

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well..not really , but..

I remember driving ona 7% downgrade, that was pretty steep, the car just wanted to fly down the hill.

concepts

I had problems with my car on a 15-20% incline (GS4)

This year, I have Bridgestones Blizzaks LM22s on it.

Snowing here in NY, going out later. Will see if it is worth $800.00+

link13

A heavy, V8 powered, rear wheel drive car isn't good in the snow? Who would ever have guessed?

DaveGS4

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For you guys who haven't lived through a winter with a GS, I wanted to post a quick word of advice.

I recommend you do not switch your GS to manual shift mode and use the engine to slow it down in slick icy/snowy conditions. I found this out the hard way a couple of winters ago when I slid across three lanes of traffic (no damage, I was lucky). If you are in low traction conditions, something about the torque to the wheels on downshift causes the GS to break loose at times.

Some old links discussing this issue:
Link 1

Link 2

Get some good winter tires (or don't drive) and be safe!

GS430 GUY

Some pics from snowy NY:

GS430 GUY

Last one!

XenonES3

Regarding dealers in the snow belt, do they have 16s on all GS430s during the snow season? We've had trouble finding any GS4's on 17s in my area!

Hearing all the problems from you guys, I don't mind taking 16s if it helps out in the snow? Would the dealer include snow tires at no extra cost?


BTW, GS430 GUY- I got Luda's lyrics from that song in my AIM profile, that song is money

UTGS400

Snow?? What is that??

j/k

alexus

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GS430 GUY:

what part of new york is that?

Francis K

my car diddn't hve much trouble...