kl323

Hey everybody,

I would love to get some advice on how to maximize traction and drive my car out of the snow.

Yesterday, I tried to drive in ~15-20 inches of snow. I had no choice because I was at a place where I could stay and had to return home. Anyway, I was stuck in the wrong side of traffic for a few hrs and did't get to park my car until 2 nice man came to help me push my car.

As for the extraction---- What can I do?

- I have a 350 w/ stock tires.
- I was in snow mode and had traction control off.

What are some other things to maximize grip on the RWD? I was thinking off adding weight to the trunk.

I called Lexus Roadside, but they bailed on me saying that AAA was shut down for the night. I'm sure there is a backlog right now too. As far as snow extractions are concern, anyone have experience w/ what they do? Do they tow ur car out of the spot and put you on a main road? Or do they just tow you out of the spot?

Thanks!

Please advise. I'm currently getting rdy to head out.

Micaiah

If you have room try the traditional Rock and Roll...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbAvcKOZlKI

I think putting weight in the trunk might get you more stuck? How about boards under the tires?

laobo979

iTrader: (5)

First mistake was driving it without snow tires. I live in MA. We had the same snow you got hit with and with my snow tires on i made it threw without issues. But if your really stuck good best bet is to get pulled out.

OPTiK

Right now: Get a shovel and dig yourself out, or try the rock and roll method that Micaiah posted.

Later: Get snow tires.

IS250TW

iTrader: (3)

probably put some weight, let go some air in the tires, and go easy on the gas
(please correct me if i am wrong)

Imnutz4jdm

trade in ur car .... get a AWD... u live in the northeast...
but yea bro call a tow truck n get it pulled out

ngl1145

Get snow tires. My IS F has no problems going through snow with the set of Blizzaks I put on. If it snowed and had the stock tires on I'd literally leave my car where it was parked. Safer that way.

Spartan452

Just don't do this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6yX70Ce9VY&feature=aso

IS35O

snow tires make all the difference

Evitzee

IS350 + RWD + Summer Tires = STAY AT HOME AND DON'T BRING THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. You have a recipe for disaster.

dong888

iTrader: (1)

call a friend to bring you a set of snow chain for your tire.

Jetfire

iTrader: (3)

if it wasn't clear enough...GET SNOW TIRES.

NoHoIS350

I am sure he's out by now! Go get some snow tires when he's already stuck haha! yeah i am sure there is a lift right under his car on the street.

Jetfire

iTrader: (3)

lol wut?


he wasn't posting from the side of the road asking for advice. he was at home asking what to do IN CASE he gets stuck. which is why he should get snow tires FIRST instead of driving around with summers/all seasons.

kickin8

iTrader: (1)

snow tires FTW