Driving in Snow
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Driving in Snow....Weight in Trunk?
Ok, so today was the first real day driving in snow in my 350. I have some brand new Michelin Alpine snow tires on. We got about 4-5 inches of snow, and I was really surprised as to how 'slippery' the back end was. It didn't really seem like they had any traction at all. If this is with snow tires, I would hate to see how any of you are driving in snow with the OEM's.
Has anyone ever put any weight in their trunk to help gain some traction? Any other ideas?
Has anyone ever put any weight in their trunk to help gain some traction? Any other ideas?
Last edited by chadfetter; 12-05-07 at 03:41 AM.
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Yea I have to say I wasnt too impressed with the way it handled the snow but it has been 2 years since I drove in the snow. My Avon m500's didnt impress me at all but its better than driving with the summer tires. But I do like the snow button that help me keep from stepping on the gas to much.
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Sorry to hear that! Especially since you invested in the tires, did you consider a 17in rim/tire package? That may help. Meanwhile I've not tried them, but if you must drive your car in the deep stuff you may consider something like these?
http://www.flextrax.com/index.php
Or these:
http://www.spikes-spiders.com/
Discussion here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=snow+tires
http://www.flextrax.com/index.php
Or these:
http://www.spikes-spiders.com/
Discussion here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=snow+tires
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My thought is that if I maybe put some concrete blocks or something in the trunk to weight down the back end, it might help the tires get a little traction. I am curious if anyone else has tried anything like this?
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A couple of things.
We Canadians typically consider Bridgestone Blizzaks as the best winter tire you can get. Michelin Alpines are good - just not Blizzak good.
Also what width did you get the rear? Even though I have the Sport package with 255 rear, I went a little more narrow with a 245 for winter. Skinny is better for thick snow.
My Blizzak LM-25 are not too bad overall. Thick snow performance is not as good as previous RWD cars I've owned, but it's still acceptable. A 225 section rear tire in the rear would have helped that aspect. However, with my current setup, ice and light snow performance is probably the best I've ever had.
BTW, switching to a 17" package would only offer a slightly cheaper tire with more sidewall which equates to a less responsive feel.
It takes a bit of time to learn the traction/skid threshold (which is actually quite high), but once you do, you'll find it easier to zip around.
We Canadians typically consider Bridgestone Blizzaks as the best winter tire you can get. Michelin Alpines are good - just not Blizzak good.
Also what width did you get the rear? Even though I have the Sport package with 255 rear, I went a little more narrow with a 245 for winter. Skinny is better for thick snow.
My Blizzak LM-25 are not too bad overall. Thick snow performance is not as good as previous RWD cars I've owned, but it's still acceptable. A 225 section rear tire in the rear would have helped that aspect. However, with my current setup, ice and light snow performance is probably the best I've ever had.
BTW, switching to a 17" package would only offer a slightly cheaper tire with more sidewall which equates to a less responsive feel.
It takes a bit of time to learn the traction/skid threshold (which is actually quite high), but once you do, you'll find it easier to zip around.
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oh boy. im going to VA and NJ end of this month.. all the way from miami.. first time driving the IS in the snow... lol this is gonna be a heck of an experience.
anyone got some advice on do's.. i already know the donts.
anyone got some advice on do's.. i already know the donts.
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First time driving in snow, with RWD and no snow tires? Advice--stay off the road if it snows...
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I have nokia hakka 4 studded 225/40/18 all around with 50 pound sand bags per side in the truck....car is awesome.....i am located in montreal and let me tell you WE GOT SNOW!!!!nokians are in a league of thier own(and price)
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studded or studless - these are awesome! they win every winter tire test here in Norway, and let me tell you - norwegians are serious about winter tires!
I swapped from a goodyear studless tire to the nokian hakkapellita studless on my 250 and it drives like a dream!
try get the 17 inches though, and no wider than 225.
Lars.