4.6L in the Snow.... Grade: a solid B

[Amiddy]

I read a lot on here about many fellow Genesis owners having a nightmare of the time driving in the snow.

I run All-season tires and have no problem at all. My only rough experience was on a hill leaving a parking lot. I just backed down the hill, gained speed, and turned off ESC and got out of any trouble. On the road the ESC is GREAT the millisecond it slips, it corrects it. I never feel like I'm going to lose control and can still maintain a good speed while driving. You cannot take off like a bottle rocket but a slow start and you're good to go.

**Obviously winter driving takes some skill and brains. I know I cannot just blow by everyone like I used to in my old Jeep. But I almost feel safer in my Genesis knowing how well protected I am, how much more cautious I am, and now know that the car can handle rough road conditions.**

 

[PMCErnie]

Rear wheel drive vehicle Brains also includes adding 200lb of weight in the trunk.

 

[DavidHanLee]

Rear wheel drive vehicle Brains also includes adding 200lb of weight in the trunk.

Depends where you live on the amount of snowfall.

 

[BioSci]

Here in New England, I run my R-Spec with 300 lbs of sand in the trunk - six fifty pound bags covering the rear half of the trunk. Still plenty of room for cargo, and I can use it for traction in an emergency.

 

[PMCErnie]

Depends where you live on the amount of snowfall.

Not really, because areas that don't get much snow usually have terrible snow removal capabilities. As a result, even an inch, or two, is challenging on roads that are not cleared, treated, etc. Always best to put weight in your trunk when venturing out in slippery conditions in an RWD vehicle.

 

[cyclotron0]

I am selling barely used Winter tires (Blizzack LM-60) + Rims + TPMS sensors. I am moving to warmer climate, so don;t need them anymore. Please contact if interested.

 

[Audio]

I know I cannot just blow by everyone like I used to in my old Jeep.

And that right there is why so many Jeeps and SUV's end up in ditches in winter. 4WD might make you feel invincible because you can "blow right by" people, but everyone has 4 wheel brakes, including your Jeep. There is NO stopping advantage.......