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Replying to: raizelgs (Sep 16, 2008 7:01 am) Jack |
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Replying to: pscheid (Sep 11, 2008 3:31 pm)
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Replying to: joni7 (Sep 25, 2008 8:38 am) I just think that, since I need to replace the oe Summer Michelins soon, and I would settle for a permanent all season snow alternative (not great but it will get you by) on existing rims, why would I want to pay the $1,400 for the dedicated Winter tire and wheel package, only to have to go out and fork over another $900 when the snows have to come off come April? The number of times during the Winter I figure to get hit with 6+ inches of snow AND, simultaneously, road crews that don't keep up with the rate of snowfall..... less than a half dozen times, if that? I can live with waiting out the scenario for a couple of hours until the road crews catch up. Look, these G35 Coupes destroy tires under the best of conditions. No matter what tire brand you choose, no matter what type of tire you choose, no matter what performance category you choose, no matter what the tread life rating and warranty says, and no matter what you spend......15,000-20,000 miles seem to be a common limit with posters before G35 Coupe tires become overly annoying or plain unsafe on dry or wet pavement, snow notwithstanding.. This rwd car is what the car is, and the G35 Coupe will never be a snow traction or snow clearance champion. I am somewhat surprised more Edmunds posters in my boat have not chimed in here. I want to thank you for sharing your personal experience with the all seasons, particularly the Bridgestone Potenza 960s that the TireRack consumers and the road test staff seem to prefer as a viable alternative to dedicated wheels/winter tires. I can't believe there are not a lot of readers out there who don't garage the car in Winter and are worried about Winter like I am, are faced with the same dilemma. And I can't believe there are not a lot more folks out there who have been there, done that.  Jack |
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Replying to: joni7 (Sep 25, 2008 8:38 am) Your winters (snow) north of Cincinatti are very similar to mine north of Boston where we have an annual average snowfall of about 44." I too have some modest terrain changes. I've got the performance tire and 18" (x 8.5") wheel package that was an 04 G35 Coupe option with the delivered P225-45-18 front tires and the wider P245-45-18 rears. When you switched to the all seasons, did you retain the front to back tire width differential? Go with uniform sizing? Or downsize on the width-- front, rear, or both? I have about another month before I have to take the plunge to avoid an out of stock dilemma. The tire sizes on the G35 Coupe are uncommon, and availability becomes an issue. Please everyone......I NEED YOUR INPUT. Thanks. Jack |
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| Will it help in the winter if i put some weight in the trunk of the car or will i be doing damage that is not worth trying. I own a g35 coupe 03. I am trying to make the winter work for me. | |
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Replying to: jusd (Sep 27, 2008 3:02 pm) I used 80 pounds in the rear cargo well on my 1982 rwd Camaro every winter for 11 years, no ill effects. It really helped. Was using all season tires in Chicago winters. I'll be adding weight this winter to the G. If you look at the passenger/luggage load capacity for the G35 Coupe, it will put your mind to rest. I think it is over 800 pounds, but I will have to check. Jack
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Replying to: jusd (Sep 27, 2008 3:02 pm) For really bad climates, the ultimate would be 4 snows and chains on all 4 wheels but that is excessive for NJ. More like the North Pole!  Hope this helps. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 28, 2008 9:21 am) But I brought up the all seasons on existing rims option. I'm not yet convinced I need to spend $1,400 on the dedicated winter set up now and an additional $900 come April for a summer set up if an all season alternative for year round use is viable. There may be a half dozen days each winter season in the Northeast (if that) when we get 6"+ snows and the road crews get temporarily behind getting the roads passable. Some of those snowfalls may be overnight and some on the weekends, posing less of safety, "I'm housebound," or "I'm forced to take a wait it out" issue. Worse case, for $1,400, I can be patient, safely slow, or have Enterprise drop a low cost rental at my door for $35 a day. The peace of the mind the dedicated snow set up is still quite attractive. Jack
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Replying to: pscheid (Sep 28, 2008 10:11 am) If I had a G35 RWD, 4 snows would be mandatory. I lived with the all seasons on my 330xi but the awd made a huge difference. I live in central NJ. I am currently considering a G35/37x for my next ride. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: pscheid (Sep 27, 2008 9:31 pm) Jack |
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