Driving and handling of the LX570
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Chains are likely cheaper as the Michelins are $400 each + tax
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I know I have driven the LX470 into the North Carolina mountains many times on ski missions. As long as there was just snow, I had little problem, it was the glare or black ice that really degraded the traction, even chains were only marginally effective.
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If I find out, I'll post it.
My 470 never got stopped and most 4wd/awd dont.
It's supposed to be 4wd with m/s tires, but in all my years I never have been stopped (except that one year with the dually, then was allowed to pass).
I know my 470 was much better than my previous car (stock Escalade). The first year with the 470 I was behind an Escalade and saw it slip on the same hills I had traction. Amazing awd system!!
My 470 never got stopped and most 4wd/awd dont.
It's supposed to be 4wd with m/s tires, but in all my years I never have been stopped (except that one year with the dually, then was allowed to pass).
I know my 470 was much better than my previous car (stock Escalade). The first year with the 470 I was behind an Escalade and saw it slip on the same hills I had traction. Amazing awd system!!
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I regularly drive on snow, in mountain conditions. Was never stopped during snowstorms or road checks. Never needed chains, and I stress that I drive and live in mountain region. So I would not be too concerned, IMHO.
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Living and driving in the snow I'm sure you're an experienced driver that knows how to drive in the snow and ice. We usually have 1 or 2 people off the side of the road thinking that you can go 40mph on ice...I guess you can go 40, you just go 40 into a ditch..
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I"m from Russia originally, driving on snow is just a basic skill that you get. Never mind rally lessons ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
But to original point - the LX has great traction and is really simple on snow (only a FWD car would be simpler). The only REAL danger (and I mean it), is to drive downhill. It just would not stop, period. So you have to account for it and plan accordingly.
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But to original point - the LX has great traction and is really simple on snow (only a FWD car would be simpler). The only REAL danger (and I mean it), is to drive downhill. It just would not stop, period. So you have to account for it and plan accordingly.
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