Has anyone had any issues with their 4th Gen GS 350's (AWD) ride height in the winter? I'm coming from a 2003 4 Runner with about 8" (I think) and it was a tank in the snow here around the Boston area. I'm concerned the much lower ride of my 2013 GS 350 AWD is going to cause a few problems, or, at a minimum, make me more aware of when I should/shouldn't drive in the snow.

Any experience, tips?

 

I think many will say they have had a problem with the height being to high. I have coilovers but most of the owners have dropped there cars and I can promise you at the stock height you will do fine, but be careful as your bumper is still out there. The past winter we had no car could with stand that height or not. Also make sure to wipe those sensors off as the slush build up will make them go off. Congrats on the car as well.

 

I didn't even think of the sensors. Thanks!

 

It's going to feel strange to you, coming from the 4Runner, but it won't be a problem (IMHO). Also remember the wiper settings for snow and ice. Pull them up.

 

Anything over 6" will be a problem. I did get stuck once but it did snow like 18" overnight. But once I cleared the snow from underneath the car, she ran fine. The FSport bumper is like a snow plow. LOL

The other issue is snow/ice will tend to buildup on your rims, causing it to be out of balance. Other than that the car drives pretty well in the snow.

 

I agree with the 6", above that you start catching and rubbing snow. Car went right through with no problems and that was with Dunlop 5100's ! Looking forward to seeing how the new Pirelli p7 Cinturato All Season Plus's do.

 

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.

 

The AWD GS is about the same height as the 4runner's