2021 AWD G80 in the snow ?

[Genesis2021*]

No snow since I bought it. Anyone have any experience in more than a dusting ? I’ve owned AWD Audi’s, BMW’s, and Mercedes cars. The Audi A6 was the best by far.

 

[ctrcbob]

No snow since I bought it. Anyone have any experience in more than a dusting ? I’ve owned AWD Audi’s, BMW’s, and Mercedes cars. The Audi A6 was the best by far.

Just wait for the snow, then you tell us.

 

[Trixie86]

No snow since I bought it. Anyone have any experience in more than a dusting ? I’ve owned AWD Audi’s, BMW’s, and Mercedes cars. The Audi A6 was the best by far.

20 G80 Sport AWD is outstanding

 

[princelybug]

Tires can determine performance in specific weather conditions more than the vehicle or drivetrain type.

 

[EdP]

Tires can determine performance in specific weather conditions more than the vehicle or drivetrain type.

Absolutely. Depending on your local you want a minimum of a decent all season. When I lived in CT at the recommendation of my tire guy I bought Nokian WRG3, an all year round tire but also has a true snow rating. They were designed for all of North America.

 

[Trixie86]

Absolutely. Depending on your local you want a minimum of a decent all season. When I lived in CT at the recommendation of my tire guy I bought Nokian WRG3, an all year round tire but also has a true snow rating. They were designed for all of North America.

Based on my past experiences, I still believe that awd with average tires will outperform fwd or rwd using superior tires.

 

[Genesis2021*]

Does the 2021 G80 Prestige only come with one specific tire ?

 

[Paul911]

I've had an Audi A4, Subaru Legacy GT and VW Golf R. All had various brands of real snow tires and all did very well in snow. However, like you, I think the Audi was the best (when it was running). I'd be interested to hear other reviews of AWD Genesis in snow.

 

[Paul911]

Based on my past experiences, I still believe that awd with average tires will outperform fwd or rwd using superior tires.

AWD doesn't make you turn or stop better in snow. Only tires can improve that.

 

[princelybug]

I've had an Audi A4, Subaru Legacy GT and VW Golf R. All had various brands of real snow tires and all did very well in snow. However, like you, I think the Audi was the best (when it was running). I'd be interested to hear other reviews of AWD Genesis in snow.

Been there...

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[Trixie86]

AWD doesn't make you turn or stop better in snow. Only tires can improve that.

Awd and snow tires would be optimal, yes I agree.

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

When we got 4 inches of snow Christmas 2020, driving over hill and dale the vehicle handled more more than acceptably. With weight of the G80 + HTRAC/AWD it traversed through the snow like a tank. The All-Season tires are Continental DWS06 on my 2018 G80 3.3T HTRAC.

The electronic nanny's (TSC, ESC, ABS, et all) worked well in keeping the vehicle on the road. It was near impossible to do doughnuts and drifting in the empty/snow covered parking lot.