egs21

For those who live in snowy areas, how does your GS do in the winter? The snow button seems to help, however do you take additional measures like putting sandbags in the trunk and/or using winter tires?

chubz

iTrader: (1)

im in jersey and i havent had any issues. i usually throw it in snow mode and have a nice set of tires. it snowed every other day this past winter.

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

Here are a few older winter threads I have bookmarked.

You could also find these by using the search feature on our forum - please give it a shot as there are many more! As you can imagine this topic comes up pretty frequently every year.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=102940
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=97253 (NE Driving Recommendations)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=30388 (Snow and Ice how to)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=75306 (What to do with snow & ice)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=102940
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=97253
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=30388
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=75306
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=snow+handle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=snow+handle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=snow+handle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=snow+handle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=snow+handle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=snow

NYKnick101

OH MAN I CANNOT WAIT FOR SNOW TO SEE HOW MY CAR PERFORMS.

This is my first AWD car coming from FWD and it sucks in bad road storms. Plus my car is a So-Cal car in NY so it has YET to even see snow in its lifetime.

egs21

Thanks Dave. I did a search earlier for "snow" but didn't find a ton of stuff. I must have done something wrong. Thanks for your help.

Justin2JZ

AWD? I think you're in the wrong forums.

egs21

Co-signed. No AWD with the 2nd generation GS.

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

NHL has a second gen IS250 awd. He just clicked on the wrong 2nd gen forum link

GQD_GS4

Even with winter tires, my old GS400 was difficult to drive after only 3-4 inches of snow

Justin2JZ

My GS hasnt been in snow but when I went to Upstate NY I drove my aunts GS430. She had all seasons on it and it performed like a champ, no weight in the truck. Snow mode really helps, it started in 2nd a few times and allowed the car to move on with no problems. The T/C was kind of annoying but worked. It did get a very sideways at times but I think with a great set of snow's you'll be fine.

egs21

Justin, that is impressive. I've heard of many people putting a couple sandbags on each side of the wheels in the trunk. That should provide even better traction. I think I'm going to try that before resorting to winter tires. Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

RRocket

I live in Canada. The GS is VERY good for a RWD drive in the snow. Be sure to buy premium winter tires, however. And SNOW mode is helpful also.

newgsman

iTrader: (4)

The car is fine as long as you have a good set of winter tires and you drive with respect for the road conditions. Poor tires and punching the gas pedal will get you in trouble.

MattyG

I was lucky enough to get four snow and ice radials on seperate rims with mine, but they are the wide 17 inchers so I don't know yet, I just got mine.

I plan on taking it easy on the gas pedal and getting used to it and not really driving in blizzard conditions.

One thing that's good is that the car is 3700 pounds so slushy stuff shouldn't upset it too much.

Achmed

hit that snow button and it will stick to the ground, granted it has to be fresh snow none of that crappy few day old stuff.
I love this thing in the snow.