Sorry. I did, last winter. A surprise snowstorm popped up. Luckily I was only a few miles from home. Even so, with Yokohama summer tires, it was a bit sketchy. I did remember to dial up the “snow” setting, which pretty significantly softens power delivery. The setting may perform other nanny duties, like more aggressive traction control, but I didn’t notice.

 

What does it do?

 

decreased throttle response (older version of "snow mode" would simply start from 0mph in 2nd gear instead of 1st in order to achieve this), earlier shift points in the transmission so you don't spin up as much torque, and lowered initial brake bite to prevent wheel lock up

 

My LC has never been driven in any rain, either.

 

Subtle yet effective intervention I’d assume. I could see this lessening the risk of slipping and sliding in snowy conditions. Could really make a difference with good all season or snow tires.

 

easy when you live in a desert.

 

and work from home.

 

My LC sees it all...heat, snow, rain, sleet/ice; got my mobile tire guy coming on Tuesday to slap on some fresh Michelin Sport All-Season 4's.

 

Nice work Timado I also have the MSA-S 4's on Magoo and very happy.

 

Good man...

 

How well does your LC 500 handle snow covered roads?

 

Only get snow here in ATL occasionally, maybe 4 to 5 inches max. The LC does just fine. It helps that it weighs almost as much as a M1 Abrams! 👍🏾

 

Good news. Is your past experience with summer or all season tires or both? Thanks

 

I have run just about any and every tire and in every kind of weather, at some point. In my experience, summer tires are great for the summer, a definite no-go in the snow! All-Season sport tires are the way to go, kinda the best of several worlds. lol.

 

All seasons, better all around including wear.