^ that is pretty funny

 

G35x with goodyear F1 allseason's is great in the snow

 

Will I see a huge return in using X-ice Xi2’s??
I was used to a FWD car with summer performance tires that sucked in the snow. My X in snow mode, even with crappy all-seasons, is a huge difference. We got around a foot of snow this weekend and I was toolin around like a champ. There was definitely some slipping and sliding(mainly with snow mode off), but overall I never got stuck or in a scary position.
So I am trying to decide if it is worth spending a little over $500 to get the x-ice’s. I live at almost 5000ft(we get plenty of snow), and will be heading into the mountains for skiing. Will I really see that much difference in traction and braking? Being my first winter in the G, and the first time ever owning an AWD car; it is such a jump up I can’t imagine it being that much better. P.S. I’ve also never owned dedicated winter tires before either, so I understand I might not know what I am missing(hence part of the problem)

Thanks!!

 

"Huge return" might be a stretch, but winter tires will offer more grip and better braking. So if they keep you from careening into a ravine, I'd call that huge. If they simply provide an additional margin of safety, the difference likely won't appear huge. But heading repeatedly into the moutains I'd go the extra mile and get winter tires. They stay pliable at lower temps, and going up and down various grades (especially down) you'll have that much better control. Plus, you're really not spending all that much money on them (besides needing a second set of wheels) since they'll simply split duty with your "summer" tires (whether true summers or just a/s).

For around-town driving, a/s have always proven perfectly adequate for me, but mountain driving is more demanding and consequences more perilous.

 

We have the same care as you and had the same problem on Kuhmo "all season" tires. This year we bought some Firestone Winterforce snow tires and I tried them out yesterday, they were great! If you dont want the car to slide then it wont.

 

My x is bad in snow and ice with summers, but a tank in the snow and ice with good winter tires. One of the best winter cars i have ever owned in Vermont.

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