schummi_06

I am very close to purchasing an 02 IS300, but there is one thing holding me back. I here from alot of people that this car is absolutely terrrible in snow and winter driving. I am from Toronto Canada and sometimes we get snow. Can anyone help me on this so i can decide what to do.

infra917

i slide around alot too. i think the tires are what makes it or breaks it. i felt a total difference with new better tread tire on mine.

juniorsdad

it's do-able
just get 2nd set of rims and mount snow tires on them
(some get used RAV4 16" steel wheels)

yon

Two words: Snow Tires. My wife drives an 02 SportCross, which gets a set of 16" wheels with Blizzak WS-50's in the winter. Drives fine in the snow. Just take it easy and engage the Snow Mode.

Ms DaZe

these cars have magnificant handling, not to mention they make great cars.

my opinion: get snow tires or all-season tires for better traction.
(whatever you do, do not turn off the traction button if your car is an AUTO)

**BY ALL MEANS GET THE CAR, I HAVE ONE AND I LOVE IT!!!**

TherealFIG

I have put at least 35K miles on this car in the CO snow. Michelin Pilot Alpins and you will have no problems...even in snow as deep as 1 foot. I used to be a pro snowboarder and this was my primary vehicle to get me to photo shoots, over mountain passes to compete and in general there was no place I could not go within reason. In the event you do get sideways, the balance of the car is so perfect, it is always in control.
Fig

Wylde_1

Ya i live in T-Dot to and this car does suck in the snow regardless of what other people tell you but if you know how to drive you'll be fine i mounted some 245/45/17 Dunlop Graspic on the factory alloys for winter. I bought them at Cheap Thrills in Milton but you can get them at Wal-Mart for like 109 each. I think the car is fun in the snow but I don't what your used to I live in the country and enjoy a good snow fall I've made it to work in 2 feet of snow. Anyways good luck brother, buy it and floss cause im sick of seeing so many damn bimeers around here!!!!!!!

SaskTIS300

Hey man, I'm from Saskatoon and I drive my car in the winter (sad to say its the first winter its been driven). I know we get alot more snow than you (today we got like 15cm or somthing stupid). I have Perelli Winter tires, driving around its not bad if you use the SNOW option. I have got stuck a few times (this morning when i pulled into work) but dont let that discourage you from the car. I love it, and since your in T.O. you wont have as much problems as me, and i'm getting by pretty good.