Murajitul

Hi all~

I know F is not meant to be driven on the snow, but sadly (?) F is the only vehicle I own and I live in north NJ area. This upcoming winter will be my first winter with F and i dont plan to drive during snow fall. But as you know sometimes snow falls while I am driving, so I would really appreciate for all of your advise and tips on driving snow.

Thanks!

DaveGS4

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Hi, please try the forum search feature to get instant answers, no waiting. Found these just by searching for 'snow' in thread titles in the IS-F forum

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...highlight=snow
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...highlight=snow

clifftrail

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The car drives just fine in the snow but your biggest factor is tire selection. If you running summer tires in the winter even the smallest amount of accumulation is going to make driving unpleasant. Best advice I have is to be prepared with a good set of all seasons or dedicated winter tires based on your typical weather conditions in the NE.

Valkirk

Winter tyres and you'll be pretty much fine.

M K S

It's doable with good tires, but I wouldn't do it.

Don't let the salt and other debris ruin your finish. Just buy a $1k beater Civic or something.

Murajitul

thanks for the replies. I did search "Snow" before I made the thread, but I guess I really suck at searching.....

VtotheJ

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THIS.

I don't understand how other ISF owners can daily drive their cars and dump a few grand worth of mods into it, but not have a beater for snow or inclement weather. Just my 2 cents.

digger08

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..because living in a condo or small semi in a major metropolitan city leaves very little room for storage of multiple vehicles. Storage can also be stupid expensive for 4 - 6 months of the year.


Digger08

Evil Teo

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To the op I would bypass all seasons and get dedicate winter tires. leave it on snow mode and u should be fine.

MisterSkiz

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I drive with my IS-F in Chicago winters. Make sure you buy some dedicated winter tires, drive like a normal person and you will be fine. Please remember that the winter tires do not have the best dry traction in temps above 40 F.

The car does not make tons of low end torque, so its not too bad driving. It was more challenging driving RWD pushrod American V8's than it is with the F.

Murajitul

Thank you all for your replies!

and after reading the threads....winter tire is a must. But now here is really stupid question....xP

is it really necessary to replace all four tires with winter tires? If I leave the front with summer tires then I assume I will lose traction in front and cannot steer?

And which brand and type do you recommend for affordable and decent winter tire sets. is it better to get wheels too? or stock wheels can do the same job? (I have '11 F btw)

ERDoc74

you answered your first question.... (if you want to be able to steer... you need all four tires to be snow tires..... )
lots of people (including myself) use bridgestone blizzacks. I have a second set of ISF wheels ('08 style) for my winter setup, but many use 18" wheels for the winter setup.

DHRP

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Yes. Use 4 snow tires. It's not worth the risk for a few hundred dollars.

crazee201

LOL VJ
STOP TALKING ABOUT ME!!! lolz Running Potenzas in the winter time + snow :P
BTW I'm too poor to afford a beater, want to loan me some money for 1??

stvincent

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im too poor to afford a beater as well, not to mention paying for insurance, registration, and maintenance for a vehicle that gets hardly used. this will be my first winter with only RWD, and gonna invest on some wheels and tires for snow.