bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

I would consider what others have said, get a beater and drive that for the winter. I had a 2004 GS 430 and was driving around 40MPH and hit black Ice and crashed between two trees, all I broke was a mirror and damaged the window molding, but it was enough for me to get a beater for winter and drive that instead of my GS. It snowed about two inches when I had my second GS which was a 3rd Gen, it was slipping everywhere, never felt safe driving it in snow. Every GS that I have owned has been RWD because I think its the best thing to drive, but I dont think winter tires really help that much they help somewhat but overall its a RWD car so don't expect miracles.

L3XOTIC

Like others stated, get snow tires for sure and good luck. There's other RWD vehicles that are way better in the snow but with some good snow tires, you will be fine.

worker

it's no big deal... about 2 days after my GS could do 100mph on the road. Than I drive around to see all the HOV & SUV that get stuck in the ditch.

phishman79

Thanks for all the replies! I did a little digging around on Youtube and found some great videos that compare summer tires, all-season tires, and winter tires. Pretty impressive actually! Here's a link to one in case any of you are interested in seeing them side by side.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlYEMH10Z4s&NR=1

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

if you want awesome winter tires, get Blizzaks

helpmeout1

Be prepared to put the car in neutral when coming to a stop. There seems to be some kind of glitch in the VSC/TRAC system that allows the rear wheel drive to push the car forward while the front brakes completely lock up..Basically, the car turns into a sled...This usually only happens when there is a high idle of 700-1500.

wiseguyhe

i live in san francisco, so i got sumer tires. snow isnt much of a concern, but my problem is if i ever want to go to lake tahoe for skiing, what should i expect? that video on youtube comparing tires on ice is a bit scary, but why would i ever be in ice with bare wheels anyways? will snow chains be enough?
my friend tells me its risky to drive in the rain or snow with the summer tires, and i should swap for winter or all season tires. should i? how much would i be looking at if i do?

worker

^ should pick the type of tires base on your 80% weather that you get/drives. The rest, just have to be extra careful and keep that cell phone fully charge just in case.

SNiiP3R

iTrader: (3)

I'm in NYC and I have RWD model that I bought 3 years ago. I have 2 sets of wheels & tires. Usually when the temp goes below 50' I take off my summer set and put on my Blizzaks. I've never had any problems at all during the past 3 winters. We had a major blizzard last year, and I had to drive somewhere during the storm. The roads were a mess, but my car with winter tires did fine, it just kept going. I've seen lots of cars abandoned in the middle of the road. Just get good set of winter tires and you'll be fine.

denvergs4

Blizzak tires or buy a truck for the winter...I roll my tundra in the winter and the Lex sits in the garage!