G35 not designed for the snow!
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Originally Posted by 617G
a RWD car isn't designed for snow???? Really??? 
Luckily I am taking my first road trip in the G down to Texas Sunday morning!
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It won't cost $800 for snow tires- I'm about to order the blizzaks from tirerack.com for $93 each and mount them on the stock 17's permanently. It's been interesting driving the past two days, a little too interesting...
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I was thinking just the opposite this morning. Up here in CT we got hit with our first major storm of the winter, dumped about 11 inches on us last night. I live in a condo complex so I besides for the 11 inches of snow I was also plowed in. Is this a problem for my G? I think not. Warmed her up, brushed her off, then hopped in a pulled right out of the spot, no rocking etc. needed...living in CO you shoulda gone for the X
AWD for the win!!!!!!
AWD for the win!!!!!!
Originally Posted by Rocky Mountain
After getting two feet of snow here in Northern Colorado, I've learned that the G35 was not designed to drive in it! Holy crap! I will say that the traction control is designed incredibly well! It has saved me multiple times from sliding off the road, except for once but no damage was done.
It would probably help if I had snow specific tires, but I can't see spending $800 to drive in it a couple times a year. It would probably be better if I had 4 wheel drive, but not much.
I got stuck in the parking lot at church on Sunday! The traction control wouldn't allow the wheels to spin so I just sat there. I was able to play with it a little bit and finally got going.
After saying this, the G35 isn't near as bad as the 350Z! Some poor guy in my condo complex has one!
Poor guy was snowed in for two days!
It would probably help if I had snow specific tires, but I can't see spending $800 to drive in it a couple times a year. It would probably be better if I had 4 wheel drive, but not much.
I got stuck in the parking lot at church on Sunday! The traction control wouldn't allow the wheels to spin so I just sat there. I was able to play with it a little bit and finally got going.
After saying this, the G35 isn't near as bad as the 350Z! Some poor guy in my condo complex has one!
Poor guy was snowed in for two days!Also, your stopping distance will be shorter in the winter time when using winter tires.
Its well worth the $800. You are driving a $40K vehicle. Why not fork out the $$$ and have some peace of mind.
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Originally Posted by Rocky Mountain
After getting two feet of snow here in Northern Colorado, I've learned that the G35 was not designed to drive in it! Holy crap! I will say that the traction control is designed incredibly well! It has saved me multiple times from sliding off the road, except for once but no damage was done.
It would probably help if I had snow specific tires, but I can't see spending $800 to drive in it a couple times a year. It would probably be better if I had 4 wheel drive, but not much.
I got stuck in the parking lot at church on Sunday! The traction control wouldn't allow the wheels to spin so I just sat there. I was able to play with it a little bit and finally got going.
After saying this, the G35 isn't near as bad as the 350Z! Some poor guy in my condo complex has one! Poor guy was snowed in for two days!
It would probably help if I had snow specific tires, but I can't see spending $800 to drive in it a couple times a year. It would probably be better if I had 4 wheel drive, but not much.
I got stuck in the parking lot at church on Sunday! The traction control wouldn't allow the wheels to spin so I just sat there. I was able to play with it a little bit and finally got going.
After saying this, the G35 isn't near as bad as the 350Z! Some poor guy in my condo complex has one!
Poor guy was snowed in for two days!Last winter running on all season Turanzas was a PITA. I got stuck a few times and needed a push, and it always felt like I was going to lose control.
Also we got 2-3 feet of snow in the last 2 weeks, Its almost fun driving in the snow/slush/ice now.
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Originally Posted by ctG35ej
I was thinking just the opposite this morning. Up here in CT we got hit with our first major storm of the winter, dumped about 11 inches on us last night. I live in a condo complex so I besides for the 11 inches of snow I was also plowed in. Is this a problem for my G? I think not. Warmed her up, brushed her off, then hopped in a pulled right out of the spot, no rocking etc. needed...living in CO you shoulda gone for the X
AWD for the win!!!!!!
AWD for the win!!!!!!
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AWD is the only way to go. I have been through my first 1' snowstorm with this car and the G35x with all season tires is much better than the 4wd suv and truck I've had in the past. Snow tires aren't that great because when there isn't any snow, you have to take it easy or burn up all that expensive soft rubber. I learned that with my Grand Prix GTP.
Actually, with awd, accelerating(smoothly) through the curve is the best way to maintain traction and steering control.
Actually, with awd, accelerating(smoothly) through the curve is the best way to maintain traction and steering control.
Originally Posted by G35xBlackawd04
AWD is the only way to go. I have been through my first 1' snowstorm with this car and the G35x with all season tires is much better than the 4wd suv and truck I've had in the past. Snow tires aren't that great because when there isn't any snow, you have to take it easy or burn up all that expensive soft rubber. I learned that with my Grand Prix GTP.
Actually, with awd, accelerating(smoothly) through the curve is the best way to maintain traction and steering control.
Actually, with awd, accelerating(smoothly) through the curve is the best way to maintain traction and steering control.
Last edited by GEE35FX; Dec 14, 2007 at 11:25 PM.
Originally Posted by 35bills
A dedicated winter tire is the only way to go. Its not just for the snow but for the cold weather as well. The rubber compound will remain soft in the cold weather whereas a "all season" tire will become hard.
Also, your stopping distance will be shorter in the winter time when using winter tires.
Its well worth the $800. You are driving a $40K vehicle. Why not fork out the $$$ and have some peace of mind.
Also, your stopping distance will be shorter in the winter time when using winter tires.
Its well worth the $800. You are driving a $40K vehicle. Why not fork out the $$$ and have some peace of mind.
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Put some sand bags in your trunk, you will be surprise how much it help. I drove my car last blizzard in Colorado.
You just need to practice how to drive RWD car in the snow, sometimes you need to turn off the traction control.
You just need to practice how to drive RWD car in the snow, sometimes you need to turn off the traction control.
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those of you in areas with 2ft of snow or 11" of snow, let's be realistic now. That's total snow fall. You're not driving in 2ft of snow or 11" of snow. Any snow fall significantly over the G's ground clearance of 5-6" you're going to be stuck whether you have AWD, FWD, or RWD. When you're bottoming out on snow and your tires are suspended, you're not moving anywhere.
You can factor in the weight of the car and snow compaction to get a few inches above ground clearance, but beyond that, unless you have a hovercraft you're going to be screwed.
Not that I doubt AWD in the snow. I have a RWD myself and have no problems in the snow, but I find it amusing when people with AWD somehow think they can magically beat the laws of physics and friction when in reality, you aren't driving in snow as deep as the total snow fall.
You can factor in the weight of the car and snow compaction to get a few inches above ground clearance, but beyond that, unless you have a hovercraft you're going to be screwed.
Not that I doubt AWD in the snow. I have a RWD myself and have no problems in the snow, but I find it amusing when people with AWD somehow think they can magically beat the laws of physics and friction when in reality, you aren't driving in snow as deep as the total snow fall.
