Ok guys... feel free to laugh at me, I dont mind

Here is the problem... I got in a car accident when i was 18 and it really freaked me out ... it was in the rain and i lost control of the car...

So It snowed like a **** in dallas (like 4 inches, nothing crazy) I have an 08 G35 w/ sport wheels...

I was driving down the road and the car was skidding at FIFTEEN!! I mean really?? My accord didnt skid at that speed.... am I doing something wrong? Is it the ****ty tires?

I know this is not about winter tires, since it would not make sense for me to have winter tires in tx. but i was wondering it is common for a car like this to completely suck in the cold weather?

Also is there something I can do to help maybe my driving skills??

Also if i were to replace the tires, I WONT USE THE OEM'S... is there a brand you would try out?

Thanks and appreciate it !!

I NEED ADVICE ON THIS!! I am not a good driver in the rain and snow, and this is freaking me out... I am a great driver in the sun though ... weird huh??

Thanks again guys

 

Summer tires are pure crap in the snow and cold weather. Either drive it on nice days or invest in some good Performance All season tires, if winter tires are out for you.

I would also suggest that you enroll in a skid school, they really help to boost your driving skills and confidence in slippery conditions. It's a lot of fun too.

 

yeah no way summers will NOT work in snow at all. I had my car since Dec I am on stock 17" all seasons and we had ALOT of snow in ottawa and no issues whatsoever, but then again I have the X... u might at least want to get all seasons, I do not believe in summer tires unless you never drive in the rain and cold.. ever.

 

Ya ... I guess.. anyone know what type of tires to get?? Also what about rain? Snow is not an issue for us here in dallas, mainly just rain.. so do you think i will have problems in the rain with the bridgestones??

 

What you experienced is very typical of summer tires. Summer tires use a different compound than AS or winter tires and they will start to lose traction at temps below 40 degrees. You have to be careful when it's colder even on dry roads let alone when there is 4" of snow. Like you've experienced, they are quite useless in the snow. Living in Dallas, it's obvious that snow tires aren't required, but maybe you could pick up a good set of performance AS tires. Goodyear Eagle F1's would be a good choice.

 

Do you think i should replace just the rear tires? or the front tires too? I Almost lost control at 15 mph... and was going down the road at a 35 degree angle... i even went out in my brothers car to the grocery store and it was all gravy.

 

You definitely need to replace all four tires. Different tires have different characteristics, which, when mixed, can seriously degrade control.

--Rich

 

^ WHS, most definitely replace all 4.

 

As others have said your tires are not crap. They work effectively for what they are designed for- SUMMER DRIVING. For colder temps below 40 degrees F or in any kind of icy or snowy conditions you will need to install 4 WINTER TIRES or as minimum 4 all season tires. Most likely your Accord had all season tires.

Since you have very few days with these conditions it may be easier and cheaper to park your car those days and find alternative transportation or rent a car with all seasons.

 

Ya, but I travel A LOT, would hate to get stuck somewhere like Kansas.... i will wear the bridgestones out but before next winder... F1's... I actually thought about it when I bought the car...

 

Check out the ratings of the High Performance All Season tires on Tire rack. It might help you out.

 

YA .. Kinda wish I had bought the X, didnt even know about it when I bought my G...

Did you notice a difference in your performance Ie. is the X any slower or the same??

Also for those with an X and maybe driven a rwd, how much better is the traction with A/S tires?

 

Your RWD is perfect for your area. If I lived in that location that is what I would own. I would just get a good set of tires.

Where I live now I would not be without the X. For me it is the peace of mind that my wife is safe driving the car in bad, snowy or icy conditions. I run winters on it as well..

 

it's just the tires man, i wouldn't say it's your driving capabilities. i'm sure you're a fine driver bro, and i wouldn't worry about changing tires...it's MARCH . golf courses are gonna be greener than the weed in cali

 

Here is something i found in another post:




Based on group average times on the dry autocross, the awd G35x proved itself faster, surprising us with its rear-biased manners and lapping nearly a second (0.9 sec.) quicker than the rear-drive G35. In the wet the G35x fared even better, 1.3 sec. quicker than the rear-drive G35.

Go X