GSJeff

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I am finishing my first winter with my GS 350 AWD in the Chicago area and just wanted to provide some feedback on how the car drives in the snow/ice.

We have had a bad winter in the Chicago area so I have had lots of time driving on snow and ice. I am very happy to report that the GS drives as well in the snow as my wife's RX. I have had no traction or slipping problems and am very happy with how the car has performed. When buying, I was debating getting a 400h instead of the 350 AWD and given our winter, I am very pleased with the decision to get a 350 AWD.

One other side note, I did put the Continental Extreme Contact tires on my Tourmaline rims and I think they have contributed to the solid performance in bad driving conditions.

spider_55

Yeah, AWD and a good set of winter tires is the only way to go. I went with Nokian Hakka 4's. This is my first AWD car, and I agree with your assessment. This car is amazing in the snow.

skyak

awd and winters are definitely safety first...but you must miss those parking lot donuts that don't eat up your tires...so fun!

AlexusAnja

Nothing better than AWD in snow...then comes FWD with stick...

TXprfrmnce

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...except living and driving where you don't need it! Hahaha! At least not for weather!

SilverSprt

My AWD Lexus isnt' the safest car in heavy snow conditions. I have good tires too (Bridgestone Alenzas) - according to tirerack, they are among the best, but they aren't a pure snow tire.. Maybe that's why