I live in victoria bc canada, we don't normally get alot of snow. Last year we had probably 3 weeks of snow, I could barely get around in my sentra with all season tires. This is my first rear wheel drive car, its sketchy even with wet roads. I'm almost positive the G wouldn't be driveable on snowy roads. Is it worth it to get snow tires?

 

Prob cheaper to buy a beater!

Wheel rear drive and nose heavy... buy a CAA membership so you get free towing when youre stuck!

 

Anything over 3-4 inches and it's tough to get around, though snow tires certainly do help. They also make a big difference below 45 degrees F since the tire rubber stays softer and more grippy, whereas summer and even some all-season tires get harder and thus slicker in the cold temps. I drive my G in the snow on snow tires and for all but the snowiest days, I get around fine in slush/ice, though I have been driving RWD vehicles for about 20 years. You just have to get used to the feel and countersteering, and VDC helps clean up mistakes. Go out in a wet/snowy (EMPTY) parking lot and practice a bit. But if you're planning on driving your G in the snow, I would recommend snow tires.

 

I had snow tires on my G and it was still not very fun to drive at all in the snow. I bought a truck and just kept the G in the garage unless it was sunny and dry - i would recommend picking up a beater instead...

 

It's doable. I have snow tires on my G (dunlop sp winters) and it handled much better than all seasons or the summer high performance tires I had when I initially bought the car. As long as you're careful you'll do just fine.

 

SNOW Tires all the way! never know when your gonna need them and you'll wish you had bought them

 

I ran my G for the winter near Timmins, Canada (Check a map)
You can drive it in the snow, with snow tires... but I would never do it again. Picked up a beater for this winter.

Remember to turn VDC OFF in heavy snow, or else your power will cut out at the wrong times. Like someone said, an empty snowy parking lot is a great place to practice, and that part is actually really fun!!!

 

Here's the deal, Winter tires help, but the car is still pretty useless in the winter.
I've also noticed that the winter tires are only noticeably effective when they're close to brand new. After one season i find the winters to have little positive effect on traction.

Lastly, with the g, I find it almost impossible to get a proper alignment done. Every set of tires always wears out on the inside. You'll notice this especially on winters.
If you have the money. i'd get another car for the winter

Save your g for what it excels at; summer fun.
You'll be that much happier in the summer knowing that your g is well rested and rust free.

 

Quality winter tires do make a big difference, Just had a huge dump of snow here in Calgary, roads were blocked, buses stuck, etc. My 03 G35 MT Coupe never got stuck with 2 year old used Dunlops Winter Sport M3 on it, it has better traction than my buddies new 4 wheel drive Dodge Ram (with the oem tires). The only problem with the G35 was clearance.

I won't hesitate to take it into the mountains during a snow storm (which I have already done many times) to go skiing.

 

spot on.
I have the exact same tires on my coupe for the winter and today being blasted with 3-4 inches of wet snow, it's held up perfect with no issues.
it can be done, just nice and easy does it.

tires make all the difference, whether if it's in snow, or on dry pavement.

 

I'm about to see what she is going to be able to do in a feet of snow; that's the forecast for tomorrow over here... I've got Blizzaks on, but I'm also lowered.

If I can't get it out of the driver way, I'll take my dads F350... LOL

 

I'm from montreal, and we get TONS of snow. It didn't handle well in the snow. ALOT of drifting.

But I put 3 bags of sand in my trunk and bam! A LOT less drifting. But drifting was kinda fun!

 

I'm from Montreal too! I was told to put sand in my trunk, but I was skeptical about the results. It really did make a great improvement?

 

This makes a lot of sense. My first winter on the east coast with a RWD. I'm going look for something and weigh the rear down. More weight will help keep the rear wheels planted. Thanks!

 

Drove mine in wintry weather for the first time today -- in about two inches of wet snow. I'm on Dunlop Winter Sport M3 tires too .. They did great, car drove the same as always.

Sandbags are outdated. I have bags of lead shotgun pellets in my trunk.