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How is the M45 in snow?

Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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How is the M45 in snow?

Can anyone give me any input on the M45 in the snow? Searched but didnt find any mention. My G35 coupe is undriveable in snow. Wondering if the M45 is any better.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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2 words. Snow Tires.

Any rear wheel drive car will be crappy in snow without snow tires. All seasons don't cut it, summers are suicide.
 

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Shellnyce
Can anyone give me any input on the M45 in the snow? Searched but didnt find any mention. My G35 coupe is undriveable in snow. Wondering if the M45 is any better.
The coupe is just fine in the snow with 4 snow tires.....and I'm thinking the M will be just as good (with 4 snow tires)....

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Msedanman
The coupe is just fine in the snow with 4 snow tires.....and I'm thinking the M will be just as good (with 4 snow tires)....

C.
Maybe even better because it's heavier.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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customer put on snow tires on a M45 sport and loved it.... that goes for any rwd like jeff said.... those goodyear all season 18" tires only do so much.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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the stock tires will get you out at a crawl - but you will be a cause of traffic.

snow tires are a must, unless you need your M just to go down the street for groceries.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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My RWD G35 sedan was just fine with four snow tires. That doesn't mean I'm looking forward to winter...
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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I guess I'll be picking up a set of wheels and tires for the coupe this winter. Or just drive my beater (95 civic 4 door). That thing loves snow.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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I havent had to drive my coupe in the snow yet, I figured it would be a waste of time but I am surprised to hear people say its actually not that bad with snow tires. Anyone have any suggestions to a choice of snow tires....sigh winter season :/


thanks in advance.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Shellnyce
I guess I'll be picking up a set of wheels and tires for the coupe this winter. Or just drive my beater (95 civic 4 door). That thing loves snow.
If it was my choice, I'd drive the beater. Come to think of it. Maybe it's not too late for me to find a beater for this Winter. Not that my 03 is new or anything, but it's still a great rust free car.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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Id drive a beater too if possible but, the M is fine in snow all things considered.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Msedanman
The coupe is just fine in the snow with 4 snow tires.....and I'm thinking the M will be just as good (with 4 snow tires)....

C.

Don't listen to this guy, they NEVER get snow, EVER!!!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by WRAH
Don't listen to this guy, they NEVER get snow, EVER!!!
Damn, Walt, I dearly wish you were right......

C.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Snow? is that that white fluffy stuff?
 
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