GSX Blows in the Snow

[kjewer1]

Originally Posted by chris26969

Id just like everyone to know that GSXs BLOW in the winter. I got my first snow squall ( 1/4 inch) and my car thought it was 6 inches of pure ice. Thing couldnt track onto anything.

I'm always the one to give the non-abrasive, diplomatic response so as not to hurt anyone feelings, or step on anyones toes, or make anyone feel "uncomfortable." But if you can make lame ass blanket statements like "my car isnt good in the snow so for the thousands of people reading this, take it from me, ALL GSXs blow in the snow!" then I Can make lame ass blanket statements as well. Lets start with "You're an assclown." If you can do it, we can do it. Plus I make 3 times the power you do. Now that thats out of my system...


I ran my car with Bridgeston Blizzaks for a couple winters. The car will probably run 13s plowing a foot of snow with my FMIC with those tires. It literally puts you back in the leather in the snow. I have dozens of witnesses that have ridden in the car. All you need is good tires and a little control over your right foot. With Dunlop SP Sport 4000s (classified as "Ultra High Performance All Seasons) I can still do VERY well in the snow, and pull 1.5s at the track. I have no idea what the hell kind of tire Mastercraft is. Sounds like the local garage special to me. There is a 99% chance the problem is your tires, its certainly not excessive power.

Here is todays lesson. Do not generalize and say all dsms must suck in the snow because yours does. You are assuming everything is equal between all of us. And you know what "assuming" does, it makes you look like an assclown.

[chris26969]

its not a general statement, Im stating as my gsx blows in the snow. I was pissed that i went out in that thing and my Civic had an easier time. Kinda disapointing. Owell the tires do good in rain and on dry pavement.

[LandoAWD]

Dude, read your own post

"GSXs blow in the snow"

How the fuck is that not a blanket statement?

"chris26969 can't drive in the snow"

Now there is a specific statement.

I run Hankooks (shit in my personal opinion) and have NO problem putting down the power from the engine. I may not make as much as Kevin, but I'm working on it

Keep in mind that FWD, RWD, andAWD all will handle differently in adverse conditions, and there is barely anything left BUT the driver. Swap the tires, take a spin (not literally) and report back.

[chris26969]

An easier quest might be some Shit rims and snow tires. Ebay i shall go.

[JoeWagon]

Everyone in town here is praising Blizzaks, so if you aren't cheap, and have a few more winters to go through.. buy something good like those. A shitty winter tire will be shitty in the winter, but not as bad as a max performance summer.

also, sadly i plow snow with my front bumper many times.. and in deep enough snow i can't turn well while keeping the speed up (so i dont get stuck) which turns into me going to a curb and finally getting grip at the last second. but hey its all fun except warming up my car 4 times a day because its -5 degrees.

[kjewer1]

All of this talk has reminded of one thing... I hate winter.

[JoeWagon]

i decided today that i'm ready for summer again. I have to warm up my car 3-4 times a day because its -15 to 10 degrees outside plus i cant floor it

[CODE4]

yes, tire places will take off your old ones and mount new ones on your rims AND give you your old ones back. They might charge you a small fee (~3.00 a tire maybe) but that is an option.

[chris26969]

Originally Posted by CODE4

yes, tire places will take off your old ones and mount new ones on your rims AND give you your old ones back. They might charge you a small fee (~3.00 a tire maybe) but that is an option.

Oh nice, thanks. Thats what i shall do.