Snow in NYC
11-22-05, 09:12 PM
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Snow in NYC
Do I need snow tires in New York City?
Some winter tires I am looking at is BridgeStone WS50 and Michillen X-Ice Which is better?
All season BFGoodrich Traction V
What do you think???
which should i get all season or winter if winter which one?
any other suggestions?
Some winter tires I am looking at is BridgeStone WS50 and Michillen X-Ice Which is better?
All season BFGoodrich Traction V
What do you think???
which should i get all season or winter if winter which one?
any other suggestions?
11-23-05, 05:57 AM
#3
Lexus Champion
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Alaska
Posts: 1,772
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have 4 215/55/16 studded snows on my GS and we have had some pretty bad conditions, mostly ice with a inch or so of snow on top. The GS, once you get it rolling, does pretty well as long as you take it easy. It's more stable and predictable than I was expecting for my first winter in it. The most difficult thing is getting it rolling, even in snow mode the HP and torque is a little much and spins the tires at most stop lights. You need to feather the gas pedal for smooth take offs.
12-01-05, 02:31 PM
#4
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Kool.. has any one ever driven in snow with all season or snow tires?? esp. in New York City? and do you have the snow control on? is ur gs a 300 or 400 or 430?
12-01-05, 04:39 PM
#5
We just got our 02 GS300 a couple weeks ago, and it's snowed ever since! 
I had Blizzak WS50's installed and have been very impressed with the handling. Yesterday we got a couple inches of snow and I was out driving around for an hour or so. With the snow button on and the VSC engaged the car handled well and was difficult to hang the tail out without big brother slapping my hand and straightening things out. Shutting off the VSCC and Snow control allowed me to hang out the rear end easily. I found it extremely easy to get it back under control once I was in an oversteer situation.
For a stretch of city driving I shut off everything and found that the car accelerated well without all the big brother stuff.
Now keep in mind I live on the MN/WI border, so I've driven in plenty of snow for many years. The GS replaced an 03 Accord, which started ok, but plowed when turning and stopped poorly in the snow.
The only time I had a concern with the GS was on a cloverleaf simply because I wasn't sure if the car would understeer or oversteer. Minor acceleration around the ramp let me oversteer it right through. I would much rather have that, then plowing into a turn.
I had Blizzak WS50's installed and have been very impressed with the handling. Yesterday we got a couple inches of snow and I was out driving around for an hour or so. With the snow button on and the VSC engaged the car handled well and was difficult to hang the tail out without big brother slapping my hand and straightening things out. Shutting off the VSCC and Snow control allowed me to hang out the rear end easily. I found it extremely easy to get it back under control once I was in an oversteer situation.
For a stretch of city driving I shut off everything and found that the car accelerated well without all the big brother stuff.
Now keep in mind I live on the MN/WI border, so I've driven in plenty of snow for many years. The GS replaced an 03 Accord, which started ok, but plowed when turning and stopped poorly in the snow.
The only time I had a concern with the GS was on a cloverleaf simply because I wasn't sure if the car would understeer or oversteer. Minor acceleration around the ramp let me oversteer it right through. I would much rather have that, then plowing into a turn.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post