We've had more snow here in December than we have in years. With the OEM 19" wheel/tire setup it was dodgy in the snow but doable (less than 1"). Now that I've got OEM 17" w/ Blizzaks and with the traction control it's nearly impossible to break the rear end loose and handles better than AWD cars/SUVs without a snow tire setup (i.e. my wife drives an A4 w/ all season tires).

I spent $400 on wheels/all season tires and $500 on Blizzaks and mounting.

WELL worth the peace of mind that comes with it. If you're trying to drive the car with OEM wheel/tire setup in the snow - well, you're just asking for it.

 

I think you missed the small lettering disclaimer that reads: "The G does well in the snow WITH SNOW TIRES ONLY"

Surely you didn't think you'll get anywhere on high performance SUMMER tires, now did you?

 

With all seasons you probably should have been OK. There is alot of different types of snow-fall the most dangerous is when a thin layer of ice forms under the snow. Going anywhere near 20mph on an unsalted snow covered road is way too fast.

 

fabulustt7 sorry to tell you bud, but what happened is only because of your own stupidity. Dont blame the car, blame yourself, hopefully you lerned your lesson. Now after saying that get a set of winter wheels and tires and you will be ok. I am driving a 3rd winter on my blizzaks now and I have never had problems, NEVER! All of you people driving on stock summer rubber in winter are idiots! If you live in a place where it snows and you could afford this car, I am sure you could as well afford another grand for a proper snow setup, and an hour twice a year to switch the wheels. Again from my own experience this car is great in snow assuming you have some common sense in selecting the right tire and some winter driving skills. I do better in winter storms in my coupe than most 4x4 suvs/trucks on the road with their stock all-seasons.

So to sum it all up: GET YOURSELF A SET OF WINTER WHEELS AND TIRES! and be safe.

 

I totally agree as I wrote in my above post.

 

Put some snow tires on...or you will just fishtail as if there is no tmr...
cmon, it is a RWD, how can you use summer tires in winter..and say
that the G doesnt do good in winter?

 

and once again...for 3-4 months, this image should be on the homepage of all G websites...

 

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You'd think that if someone spent close to $40K on a car that they'd have the sense and understanding about vehicle dynamics and the product that they have purchased to not make decisions like driving it in the snow without having taken the proper precautions. Once again, I'm confused by the lack of (what I think to be) common sense!

Crack a magazine or a website and bust your head on some car knowledge! Haven't you noticed that your tires are sketchy even at low temperatures??? WTF do you expect in the snow?!

Oh, and I guess if you're spoon-fed and your daddy bought your car for you, you might not know $hit from shineola quite yet (or ever).

 

I totally agree dude, that as well as the pilot one should be on the front page of this and any other G forums before the winter season hits. It is amazing how many people have so little common sense.

 

American appliances don't work in Europe? OH GROW UP!

 

lol, exactly

 

I had a wrx prior to owning my G and found the "all seasons" on that vehicle to be about as snow worthy as our stock summer tires on the G. Unless you're riding on snow tires, you can't blame the car for it's horrible winter performance. And if someone is telling you that it should have done just fine in snow (with stock tires or questionable all seasons)...they're off their rocker.

For those of you keeping your VDC on in the snow...you don't know what you're missing. I guess I just like to let the back end swing out every once in a while...but have the traction when I need it. I'd much rather see oversteer than understeer in the winter...a lot easier to maneuver the car (may not look as pretty).

I can't say I've seen too many G's, Mustangs or Camaro's out in snow without winter tires...but I'm also in Minnesota where we tend to fully embrace the winter and won't let a little snow stop us from driving our car.

 

So then I ask this question, is it possible to get just set of tires for the OEM 18's?

 

I bet it is, but why would you want to do that ? unless if you want to designate your 18s for winter only and get a new setup for summer. Because the winter wheels will get destroyed, my 17" winter rims are all scratched after 2 winters allready, I would never use nice rims during the winter. Also winter tire sizes will be cheaper in a smaller rim size and the selection is much greater, add the cost of mounting the tires twice a year and it is not worth it. Better off just getting a seperate 17" tire/rim combo and do the switch yourself.

 

thak you for trying to make me feel stupid but im not an idiot, i always had a feeling the car wouldn't do good in snow, so i never drove when it snowed or when i knew it was gonna snow, if your read my original post you would understand that i got caught out in the the snow, i had no clue it was coming and i was on my way home as soon as i knew it was snowing