6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
You have to be careful with the aftermarket rims for the 6MT 'cos of the Brembos. Rims with the proper offset for the clearance are a bit rare. For the 5AT, I imagine the clearance won't be an issue so the choices must be a bit larger... However, the FRDs will fit in nicely.
If I were you I'd go with aftermarket 17" rims and snow rubbers rather than using your stock 18" rims and getting them mounted with 18" snows....
If I were you I'd go with aftermarket 17" rims and snow rubbers rather than using your stock 18" rims and getting them mounted with 18" snows....
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I tried it and got stuck in 1 inch of slush at a corner. It was humiliating. I've been driving m/t's from Acura's to Z's for 25 years... and I've never had a car permorm so poorly in so little snow. Needless to say I'm scrambling for snows right now! Good luck, and I'd suggest leaving the G home in anything more than flurries.
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
Drove my G in 6 - 8" of snow this morning for 30 miles, piece of cake with the winter grips.
The trick is to match the rolling circumference.
Here is the comparison between the stock Pilots and the LM-22 winter sizes:
Stock New
225/45/18 225/50/17
Diameter 26.0 Diameter 25.9
Circumference 81.6 Circumference 81.2
Radius 13.0 Radius 12.9
Revs/min 777 Revs/min 780
Stock New
245/45/18 235/50/17
Diameter 26.7 Diameter 26.3
Circumference 83.8 Circumference 82.5
Radius 13.3 Radius 13.1
Revs/min 756 Revs/min 768
Red '04 G35C 6MT
The trick is to match the rolling circumference.
Here is the comparison between the stock Pilots and the LM-22 winter sizes:
Stock New
225/45/18 225/50/17
Diameter 26.0 Diameter 25.9
Circumference 81.6 Circumference 81.2
Radius 13.0 Radius 12.9
Revs/min 777 Revs/min 780
Stock New
245/45/18 235/50/17
Diameter 26.7 Diameter 26.3
Circumference 83.8 Circumference 82.5
Radius 13.3 Radius 13.1
Revs/min 756 Revs/min 768
Red '04 G35C 6MT
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
Ghetto G35 in snow video with summer Pilot Sports
Based on my experience last winter, I have purchased LM-22's. You DO NOT want to be driving on the summer tires with snow/ice/slush on the road. Just asking for trouble.
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Based on my experience last winter, I have purchased LM-22's. You DO NOT want to be driving on the summer tires with snow/ice/slush on the road. Just asking for trouble.
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
Afro, your video is notorious on my computer....;-)
I was actually recalling your video while I was typing the message, and was wondering how come your car handles so good....
Now I know the answer....
2004 G35C 6MT DG/Gr/Prem/NAV/A.Pedals/C.Corners/C.Bra [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img]
I was actually recalling your video while I was typing the message, and was wondering how come your car handles so good....
Now I know the answer....
2004 G35C 6MT DG/Gr/Prem/NAV/A.Pedals/C.Corners/C.Bra [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img]
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
I tried driving on stock tires last winter but both times ended up stuck in about 1 inch snow. I would suggest don't take the risk of driving the car on pilots. Buying the tires is cheeper than wrecking the G.
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
Don't try the snow with Pilot.....last time I can't even drive more than 20km/h with less than 1/2 inch of snow.....[img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img]
But now I am a happy (and safe) g35 driver in winter with LM-22[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Grounding Kit
GruppeM Intake (ETA: late Nov... [img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img])
Fujitsubo Cat-back + Y-pipe (On order)
19" NISMO LM GT4 (On order)
But now I am a happy (and safe) g35 driver in winter with LM-22[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Grounding Kit
GruppeM Intake (ETA: late Nov... [img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img])
Fujitsubo Cat-back + Y-pipe (On order)
19" NISMO LM GT4 (On order)
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
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Umm... yeah, sure... always the wise decision for those with a shortage of money.... [img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img]
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
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Afro, your video is notorious on my computer....;-)
I was actually recalling your video while I was typing the message, and was wondering how come your car handles so good....
Now I know the answer....
<hr></blockquote>LOL! Actually, i have the LM-22's now... in that video those were two week old Pilot Sports. Brand spankin new. Most of the video is edited to remove all the slipping and being stuck, which is why video is not that great.
BTW, I'm working on a new video. My car is fully broken in so I can tear it open in the snow. Plus I know how to completely disable VDC.
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Afro, your video is notorious on my computer....;-)
I was actually recalling your video while I was typing the message, and was wondering how come your car handles so good....
Now I know the answer....
<hr></blockquote>LOL! Actually, i have the LM-22's now... in that video those were two week old Pilot Sports. Brand spankin new. Most of the video is edited to remove all the slipping and being stuck, which is why video is not that great.
BTW, I'm working on a new video. My car is fully broken in so I can tear it open in the snow. Plus I know how to completely disable VDC.
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http://www.anythingbox.net
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
Well, I just meant there are some things worthy of using credit for when you are short on $$...and I would say snow tires to protect your baby are one of them.
That is unless said shortage hasn't dried up that credit! :P
That is unless said shortage hasn't dried up that credit! :P
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Re: 6MT coupe performance in snow/ice ?
I have been deciding on snow tires for a long long time. At first I was gonna go with 17" rims and snow tires, then I changed my mind to sticking with my 18" and just swapping the tires for Dunlop Winter Sport M3 or Blizzak LM-22's. But now, TireRack is all sold out of their stuff for the G35C and everybody else selling snow tires don't have the right sizes or are charging way more loot than TireRack.
So basically it looks like my G35C will remain with it's 18" Pilot Sports and stock rims..I live in NJ (10 minutes from NYC) if it matters.
MrElussive
03 G35C 6MT
So basically it looks like my G35C will remain with it's 18" Pilot Sports and stock rims..I live in NJ (10 minutes from NYC) if it matters.
MrElussive
03 G35C 6MT
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MrElussive save up a couple of thousand of $ for repairs after the winter.
Crawford Plenum / Z tube + Stillen Hi-Flow / Borla Dual Exhaust / Stillen Xdrilled+Stotted Rotors
Best 1/4 mile 14.371 @ 100.29, 60ft 2.347
Crawford Plenum / Z tube + Stillen Hi-Flow / Borla Dual Exhaust / Stillen Xdrilled+Stotted Rotors
Best 1/4 mile 14.371 @ 100.29, 60ft 2.347
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LOL! Actually, i have the LM-22's now... in that video those were two week old Pilot Sports. Brand spankin new. Most of the video is edited to remove all the slipping and being stuck, which is why video is not that great.
BTW, I'm working on a new video. My car is fully broken in so I can tear it open in the snow. Plus I know how to completely disable VDC.
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Let me know when you're planning to post that video, and I'll make sure to free up some space on my piece of crap computer....
2004 G35C 6MT DG/Gr/Prem/NAV/A.Pedals/C.Corners/C.Bra [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img]
LOL! Actually, i have the LM-22's now... in that video those were two week old Pilot Sports. Brand spankin new. Most of the video is edited to remove all the slipping and being stuck, which is why video is not that great.
BTW, I'm working on a new video. My car is fully broken in so I can tear it open in the snow. Plus I know how to completely disable VDC.
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Let me know when you're planning to post that video, and I'll make sure to free up some space on my piece of crap computer....
2004 G35C 6MT DG/Gr/Prem/NAV/A.Pedals/C.Corners/C.Bra [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img]