I'm planning on picking up a G35 coupe this summer. Just wanted to know how they handle in the snow? I imagine snows are a must, but if I can get your feedback on snow rubber, and what traction is like when you're blazing trail out of your subdivision with 6 inchs or so of snow.

My early morning commute into Toronto will put me in this situation a number of times.

Your input will be the deciding factor on getting one of these....

Lanceman

 

Lanceman x, My Coupe handles very well in the snow with snowtires on all 4 corners. Mine are Yokohama AVS winters - 225/50/17.
My coupe came with dedicated summer tires, so snows were a must, and is remarkabley stable in most situations.
As good as the Coupe is, it can't hold a candle to the Sedan-X.
There's just nothing like 4 wheel drive with snows on for "blazing trails". , and I've heard nothing negative about it.
Even the 2 wheel drive Sedan I had was good in the snow with all seasons on.

Good luck with your new ride, and welcome to G35Driver.som

Colin (GSM)

 

Mine worked real well sitting in a storage warehouse.

Seriously, lots of guys here on the site seem to be really pleased with the way they work with quality snows on and with the VDC assisting traction efforts.

 

I drove it everyday throughout the winter and I had no problems whatsoever.

I even parked it on a side street where there was massive amount of snow and I was impressed that I didn't get stuck. of course, you have to know the basics of driving in the snow with any car.

oh and I had Blizzak LM-22s on the 18s stock rims.

 

likewise. i picked up my car in late january... so it pretty much came to me with snows on. i got a set of 4 pirelli 210's from harry @ bigwheelz.com. excellent price and they worked out very well. i had no issues with traction whatsoever. the way i see it as well... after a heavy snowfall, the plows usually have everything cleared out in a couple of days anyhow. if u drive the car like a normal person... u will have absolutely no problems. also... for all those that hail the all-wheel systems. my dad has an fx45 that i drove for a few weeks (when my cars were stolen) and my g35 with snow's will outperform this car in the winter (with stock tires). not sure if there's anyone else here with the fx45... but snow is not this beasts friend. my advice to u is get the g if u like it and don't base your decision solely on the winter driving... as it is not an issue for this vehicle imo. btw: when should i put the summers back on?? this week ... next week?? i'm really itching to see what this car can do.

 

I switched back to my summer tires yesterday( Easter Sunday). I feel pretty good that it won't snow anymore.

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