Why are you talking like I targetted you? I never say "WANNABE6MT SAID ITS BAD IN SNOW", I simply said "most of you guys" which is the majority of the threads I read prior to driving in snow which gave me a good scare untill I was actually forced to get to/get home form school during a blizzard. I literally had ZERO problems at all driving(Except for stuck in 4-5 inches of snow in a parking lot). You keep assuming things about me but you dont even know my story of my car lol, my car came with DWS A/S tires and they were brand new so there was no reason for me to change them, so that answers that part of your question. I got my car in the beginning of the winter, so there was no reason for me to buy my summer tires yet(that answers the other part of your question)
And to conclude this up, the G in A/S tires ISNT bad in the snow as most of you guys claim it is.

 

If you think DWS are good in snow with RWD you haven't tried this car with a proper tire yet. You will look back at your posts and go "Boy, I was a little bit goofy to think those were good compared to a tire designed for winter." It is either that or you were probably one of those loons who drove around on summer tires in the middle of winter and complained about how bad your car is in snow but it moves so its adequate. *facepalm*. Most people in this country think their cars are good in the snow as long as they are able to gain some forward momentum. When in reality they have such little traction it isn't safe.

Your able to move in under 4" congrats but get stuck in parking lots? What if I told you that you could be at work, come out to a foot of snow, and still be able to move your car? What if I told you 4-5" is laughable and getting stuck is never even a thought in your mind.

^That was my RWD G last winter. I could drive in snow so deep that it went so far up the sills that when I opened the door it pushed it out of the way. Again, you need to try winter tires if you think DWS are good. And judging by the last responses in this thread, you are the minority in winter for winter summer for summer debate. A/S is the jack of all trades, master of none. Not really good at anything.

Carry on.

 

Infiniti says in the owners manual it recomends ALL SEASON TIRES! With rwd snow tires help but you can and will get stuck if the snow is too deep. Or has ice below the surface.studded snow tires are the best but not all states allow them.

 

Infiniti recommends a lot of things. Doesn't necessarily mean they are right. Go look at independent studies on both summer tire performance in summer and winter tire performance in winter. The facts are pretty obvious.

 

There is absolutely no point is argueing with someone who is ignorant and naive. You clearly did not read my post, and there will be no reason for me to argue my point again, go read my post before you keep making up stuff and claiming "i was one of the people who drove in winter with summer tires". You make yourself look stupid and maybe you just dont know how to drive? Lol. Once again, I felt completely safe, and was safe when I drove in a blizzard for 50 miles. Like I said the slip light never even blinked, and last time you resorted to argueing that my slip light is broken.

 

Not to mention, my car isnt stock like yours, my car is 1.5 inches of the floor, theres no way my car is moving in 5 inches of snow unless I get momentum/car is already rolling

 

Testing is good you get results from a controlled environment. Who does the testing matters too. Tire rack is neutral.I have never used snow tires.NJ gets snow but some years not much.If I lived in Colo maybe would buy some.Summer tires in summer most are great on dry warm pavement but add water not good.I will always use all season ultra high performance tires. Tires are only as good as the person driving!

 

I run hankook h437 all season tires great in snow! We got 12inches of snow this week no problem for hankook!!

 

Fact: the right tires will make this care safely mobile in the winter time

That's all that really matters, I'm not a "garage queen" car guy... These are meant to be enjoyed, if I had my supra still I would probably drive it some days in the winter too, I don't want to let my car sit and do nothing while I pay for it. These winter tires made it possible for myself and my wife (we both have RWD cars) to get to work and back safely and flawlessly. Try whatever tire you want buuuuuuut, you won't turn as well, stop as fast, handle better on the road, or move through snow as well as a SNOW tire... If we choose to drive these machines in the snow, none of is should be cheap and just rely on an all season, it's not as safe as you think. Now I'm not pointing fingers so I hope no one jumps down my throat like an internet tough guy, I'm just stating my opinion that if anyone has a sporty RWD car, they should take responsibility and equip it properly for the conditions.

 

I have summer tires on my car and it cant be trusted with even a dusting of snow.. Luckily I dont have to drive my car in the winter that much so its not that bad.. After this crazy a$$ winter in jersey im gonna pick up a set of oem 18's with snow tires for next winter..

 

Do your research on summer tires and wet traction. If you get a good summer tire, they will out perform any all season in the wet.

Nokian Z-Line is a good example. Extra wide grooves in the tire that are polished to propel water like a wax=gets rid of water the second is comes in contact.



Your talking to someone who knows too much about tires.

 

Arent snow tires good to have for temperatures that get very cold also?? Not just for snow.. I thought I heard that..

 

Either you don't see the slip light, or it is broken. But I think anyone here would tell you no matter what tires or drivetrain configuration your G is equipped with, if there is snow on the ground, the light is going to blink atleast once in 50 miles. You are over exaggerating your car's snow prowess if you think this incredibly intrusive VDC system never kicks on during a 50 mile drive during a blizzard. I find it even less likely considering your car is equipped with DWS, a tire that I have sampled on my roommates old 6MT G35 and while I thought was OKAY for an all season in very light snow, would never match an actual winter tire. And yes, his slip light came on any time he tried to drive it during that storm.

It is not that I am not reading your post, I am just stating that if you want to actually BE safe, you should try a tire designed for this type of weather because while you THINK your car is good in the snow, it can be much better. Trust me. I have been driving a variety of different Gs with different drivetrain setups for the last 7 years on a variety of different tires including the ones you think are great, during Minnesota and North Dakota winters. I know how they drive in the winter and can tell you right now how much better and more secure they can be. That is all I am saying.

 

Winter tires are generally more effective in temps below 40degrees. I usually wait until it is consistently around 40 degrees to mount them. The softer rubber compounds don't freeze and are able to maintain grip to a higher degree. A british auto review channel did a test to demonstrate on dry pavement and in the wet in cold temps. It is on youtube i believe.

 

And nothing about driving! Spend what you want on snow and dedicated summer tires. There is no perfect tire! Those summer tires last how long? They tend to be noisy too. Im not racing on public roads I drive on them.How many years have you been driving 4? Equipment does not replace experience!