Winter Coupe drivers
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I have driven my G Coupe since March 05. I havent to date put weight in the trunk. I drove on OEM 17s with RSA all seasons on them as well. This year, I stepped up and put Blizzaks on my OEM 19s. I once again, dont plan to put any weight in the trunk. Unless it really slips, only then will I consider this action, but if its that bad, I will just drive my Silverado...
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Do not put weight in the trunk!!!! The car has nearly neutral handling in both dry and snow conditions due to its weight distribution. Extra weight in the back makes it extra tail happy if you get the back end out. Just buy a decent set of winter tires - I've used Blizzaks and Dunlop M3s - the Dunlops are far superior. We have snow 4 months a yeaar and I've had no problems in 2 years.
Just remember: rwd + vdc off + snow = fuuuuun (when no other cars are around)
Just remember: rwd + vdc off + snow = fuuuuun (when no other cars are around)
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well, i think this is a good place for my rant...
just this past week it has snowed a few inches along with rain and sub 30 degree weather. i bought a set of 17" ASA wheels with blizzak tires on them. maybe i was just expecting too much, but this car with this setup literally handles like **** in snow/icy conditions.
just the other day i was driving through an alley at crawling speed (maybe 3 mph?) and it got a little bit icy with the snow. this car just kept gliding, i couldn't believe it wouldn't stop. if i got out and pushed it the other way it would've stopped quicker. and when it comes to snow...this car is all over the place even with VDC on. stopping is pretty good in snow, but daily driving has become a nightmare.
in dry and even wet colder weather the tires are great...but when it comes to snow or ice, these are just as good if not worse than a regular set of all-seasons. definitely wouldn't buy these tires again if given the choice. and given all the hype about blizzak, i think i'll try some dunlops next year.
/rant
just this past week it has snowed a few inches along with rain and sub 30 degree weather. i bought a set of 17" ASA wheels with blizzak tires on them. maybe i was just expecting too much, but this car with this setup literally handles like **** in snow/icy conditions.
just the other day i was driving through an alley at crawling speed (maybe 3 mph?) and it got a little bit icy with the snow. this car just kept gliding, i couldn't believe it wouldn't stop. if i got out and pushed it the other way it would've stopped quicker. and when it comes to snow...this car is all over the place even with VDC on. stopping is pretty good in snow, but daily driving has become a nightmare.
in dry and even wet colder weather the tires are great...but when it comes to snow or ice, these are just as good if not worse than a regular set of all-seasons. definitely wouldn't buy these tires again if given the choice. and given all the hype about blizzak, i think i'll try some dunlops next year.
/rant
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Originally Posted by koksik86
well, i think this is a good place for my rant...
just this past week it has snowed a few inches along with rain and sub 30 degree weather. i bought a set of 17" ASA wheels with blizzak tires on them. maybe i was just expecting too much, but this car with this setup literally handles like **** in snow/icy conditions.
just the other day i was driving through an alley at crawling speed (maybe 3 mph?) and it got a little bit icy with the snow. this car just kept gliding, i couldn't believe it wouldn't stop. if i got out and pushed it the other way it would've stopped quicker. and when it comes to snow...this car is all over the place even with VDC on. stopping is pretty good in snow, but daily driving has become a nightmare.
in dry and even wet colder weather the tires are great...but when it comes to snow or ice, these are just as good if not worse than a regular set of all-seasons. definitely wouldn't buy these tires again if given the choice. and given all the hype about blizzak, i think i'll try some dunlops next year.
/rant
just this past week it has snowed a few inches along with rain and sub 30 degree weather. i bought a set of 17" ASA wheels with blizzak tires on them. maybe i was just expecting too much, but this car with this setup literally handles like **** in snow/icy conditions.
just the other day i was driving through an alley at crawling speed (maybe 3 mph?) and it got a little bit icy with the snow. this car just kept gliding, i couldn't believe it wouldn't stop. if i got out and pushed it the other way it would've stopped quicker. and when it comes to snow...this car is all over the place even with VDC on. stopping is pretty good in snow, but daily driving has become a nightmare.
in dry and even wet colder weather the tires are great...but when it comes to snow or ice, these are just as good if not worse than a regular set of all-seasons. definitely wouldn't buy these tires again if given the choice. and given all the hype about blizzak, i think i'll try some dunlops next year.
/rant
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Originally Posted by koksik86
well, i think this is a good place for my rant...
just this past week it has snowed a few inches along with rain and sub 30 degree weather. i bought a set of 17" ASA wheels with blizzak tires on them. maybe i was just expecting too much, but this car with this setup literally handles like **** in snow/icy conditions.
just this past week it has snowed a few inches along with rain and sub 30 degree weather. i bought a set of 17" ASA wheels with blizzak tires on them. maybe i was just expecting too much, but this car with this setup literally handles like **** in snow/icy conditions.
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