Winter tires for the 2GS?
12-03-10, 04:18 PM
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Winter tires for the 2GS?
Man, I remember last year, this car scared the hell out of me a few times -- 300+hp is easy to kick out the much-needed rear end on snowy/wet roads. Sideways on an interstate happened twice, not to mention all the other close calls and frustratingly slow take-offs.\
Yes, snow mode is on, and there's ~150lbs in the trunk.
Anyway, I could use some input on whether winter tires are really worth it for this car and which brand to get, or if I'm much better off just getting a different car (ie. all-wheel drive) if this is such a concern.
Yes, snow mode is on, and there's ~150lbs in the trunk.
Anyway, I could use some input on whether winter tires are really worth it for this car and which brand to get, or if I'm much better off just getting a different car (ie. all-wheel drive) if this is such a concern.
12-03-10, 05:09 PM
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I just put my winter setup on today. I used General Altimax Arctic(something like that)
I'm hoping for a lot better traction that with my all seasons. This will be the first year for having 4 snows on for me.
I'm hoping for a lot better traction that with my all seasons. This will be the first year for having 4 snows on for me.
12-04-10, 12:40 AM
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Man, I remember last year, this car scared the hell out of me a few times -- 300+hp is easy to kick out the much-needed rear end on snowy/wet roads. Sideways on an interstate happened twice, not to mention all the other close calls and frustratingly slow take-offs.\
Yes, snow mode is on, and there's ~150lbs in the trunk.
Anyway, I could use some input on whether winter tires are really worth it for this car and which brand to get, or if I'm much better off just getting a different car (ie. all-wheel drive) if this is such a concern.
Yes, snow mode is on, and there's ~150lbs in the trunk.
Anyway, I could use some input on whether winter tires are really worth it for this car and which brand to get, or if I'm much better off just getting a different car (ie. all-wheel drive) if this is such a concern.
i swear all you guys thinking 300 on a 3700 lbs car is a lot
400hp to the wheels is when you start to feel a difference, 500hp is when you start to have fun.
BTW i have kicked out with 180 hp to the wheels on dry conditions..Like i said DRIVING HABITS or buy a front wheel or all drive car.
12-04-10, 03:03 AM
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I am running with Pirelli's Winter Craving Edge and have been in some deep stuff and haven't encountered any issues. Granted I've driven in snow many years and feel rather comfortable in the vehicle and have turned off VSC and have ECT on PWR. I still get folks saying it handles like crap to which I can't figure out why. Then again as it is mentioned it is all in how you drive it and I tend to want to push my limits when I can and be conservative when needed for safety for both reason.
12-04-10, 08:19 AM
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I can't really say but I just swapped my 20's for 17's with Michelin X-ice a week ago. If I decide to take that car out in snow this year, I'll let you know how they do. Last year, I took her out once in the winter and drove on ice one time. The tires went uphill on ice with no problems. Car felt confident. I definetly recommend these tires.
On my DD, I rock Continental DWS's. Can't wait for the snow so I can try em out. Once I do, I'll update you. On wet and dry, the DWS's are amazing.
Eric
On my DD, I rock Continental DWS's. Can't wait for the snow so I can try em out. Once I do, I'll update you. On wet and dry, the DWS's are amazing.
Eric
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12-04-10, 09:45 AM
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I'm running Michelin Primacy Alpin PA2 tires, which I'm very happy with. Have heard that Nokian Hakkapolettas are even better.
Snow driving is all a state of mind. I find I only need snow mode in extreme conditions. When leaving a stoplight I let the car coast for the first 2-3 seconds, then ease into the gas, that's the only time I feel I have less traction than FWD cars. Years ago, I drove a 78 Malibu with 300HP 350 in the snow and never got stuck, and that was without VSC, ABS etc.
Snow driving is all a state of mind. I find I only need snow mode in extreme conditions. When leaving a stoplight I let the car coast for the first 2-3 seconds, then ease into the gas, that's the only time I feel I have less traction than FWD cars. Years ago, I drove a 78 Malibu with 300HP 350 in the snow and never got stuck, and that was without VSC, ABS etc.
12-04-10, 09:48 AM
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last winter i drove with my 19" summer tires on all through winter because I'm lazy and tempting natural selection to come get me... the real reason I didn't have any trouble is because my streets are relatively flat and get plowed and salted regularly... now that I'm in westchester a lot more I've had to consider getting a set of Blizzaks for my GS.. and e36... no SUV or front wheel drive beater this winter... things are gonna be interesting...
12-04-10, 11:00 AM
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last winter i drove with my 19" summer tires on all through winter because I'm lazy and tempting natural selection to come get me... the real reason I didn't have any trouble is because my streets are relatively flat and get plowed and salted regularly... now that I'm in westchester a lot more I've had to consider getting a set of Blizzaks for my GS.. and e36... no SUV or front wheel drive beater this winter... things are gonna be interesting...
12-04-10, 07:07 PM
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Just put a set of studded winter tires on over Thanksgiving and it's a night and day difference. My all-seasons were dangerous in the snow - both starting off and turning. The snows are awesome. I'm very impressed and am kicking myself for waiting all these years.
[My other car is a 4WD and the GS with snows is not nearly as good as that, but it's been a significant improvement.]
[My other car is a 4WD and the GS with snows is not nearly as good as that, but it's been a significant improvement.]