Lexus 450h in Snow
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I am seriously looking at the 2016 RX450H, but had some questions on how it handles in the snow. I live outside of Denver and we see pretty decent snowfall each year so it is integral to have something that handles well in lots of different conditions. I love driving the hybrid, but am concerned it won't handle as well in poor conditions. I am trying to decide between the 450H and the Audi Q5. I have owned Audi's previously and know the Quattro system handles snow well. Really interested to here from anyone that has experience with these conditions in the 450H. Thanks!
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I did not know that California had that sort of requirement. Here in Colorado, chains are only required on semis, and non 4wd/awd vehicles. I live in the mountains and just have all season tires and have never had an issue with either of our awd vehicles. I suppose that we only encounter 10 -12 inches at any one time on a non plowed road and they perform flawlessly.
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California doesn't have a chain requirement level which excludes AWD vehicles or vehicles with M/S rated tires. There are three levels, of which only the first two are common:
R-1: Chains or snow tread tires required. Snow tires must have a tread depth of 6/32” with a “M & S” imprint on the tire’s sidewall.
R-2: Chains required on all vehicles except four-wheel drives or all-wheel drives with snow tread tires on all four wheels. Four wheel drives must carry chains. If you have four-wheel drive – engage it. Refer to vehicles operators manual for correct selection of 4 wheel drive or offroad functions.
R-3: Chains required on all vehicles – no exceptions. R-1 and R-2 are the most common chain controls.
R-1: Chains or snow tread tires required. Snow tires must have a tread depth of 6/32” with a “M & S” imprint on the tire’s sidewall.
R-2: Chains required on all vehicles except four-wheel drives or all-wheel drives with snow tread tires on all four wheels. Four wheel drives must carry chains. If you have four-wheel drive – engage it. Refer to vehicles operators manual for correct selection of 4 wheel drive or offroad functions.
R-3: Chains required on all vehicles – no exceptions. R-1 and R-2 are the most common chain controls.
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