IS4Shannon

I am planning on driving from Los Angeles to Park City, UT in my 2010 IS 250 (RWD) next week. There is a likely chance of snow. I will mostly be traveling on major highways, but I am concerned about safety. I am an experienced snow driver but I usually am driving the RX.

I know that there is most likely not going to be enough clearance to put chains or cables on.

Hoping that someone out there may have some advice...

Has anyone attempted driving this car in the snow or putting snow cables on it? How did that go?

HS2G

Don't do it. It'll mess up your tires and maybe even damage the car. Just drive slow and you'll be alright.

eternal07

no chains esp when you drive on hwy...nope

drive slow and use a/s tires at least.

dayrinni

My motto is a little paranoia and caution NEVER go too far.

lexusis305

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watch out when driving in hwy I went 3years back and the road is super hard to see. the line on the road bend in to the mountin take care

NCLexi250

iTrader: (1)

I would definitely check your tire treads above all else. RWD + bad tires + ice = a road accident waiting to happen. Just saying.

Like ppl have said driving super slow and taking extra caution are a must if you have to head out under such conditions.

Good luck to you!

chikoo

Never be the early one to get on a snow laden highway. Let the salt trucks get there first, followed by other major trucks, etc which will melt the snow.
side roads on the other hand? be very careful.

LaosGuy

I live here in Utah, not sure when you're planning to head over, but its snowing in the mountains right now. Expected snow/rain mix til the evening.

Myis350RWD

Ect snow mode + all season or (winter tires if you have the money and time)

98023IS250

I do have good tires (Eagle GTs) and Thanksgiving had the chance to drive it in snow. It handled very well. Just drive slow and use the well travelled roads.

516IS

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Don't do it unless you really have to, I would rent an SUV for the trip. but if you do decide to do it anyway, drive slow, and be alert and careful...

thechosun

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get 3 x 60lbs bags of sand and throw it in the trunk. You'll want the extra traction.

i drive a rwd 6mt and live in MN, the weight really does help.

Imnutz4jdm

bro i got AWD n i was all over the place last night ... we got 18inchs of snow in CT

Jetfire

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get snow tires. get some autosocks or chains to have in your trunk. along with a shovel, sand, some carpet/cardboard/mats.

along with some emergency supplies in case you get stranded.

xianan87

get a rental.. why risk it and put on the mileage..