Genesis in snow and ice

[427435]

Anyone live in the snow belt and drive the Genesis on icy roads or through 6+ inches of snow? Do you get another set of wheels with winter tires??

How does the car work out in these conditions??

Thanks.

 

[pilotdane]

Search back in the forum. There was a lot of discussion about winter tires in November and December.

 

[jnc2000]

Winter tires are a requirement for me no matter what the drivetrain configuration. Snow tires will always outperform "all seasons" when properly equipped for snow / ice.

 

[dg_moore]

Anyone live in the snow belt and drive the Genesis on icy roads or through 6+ inches of snow? Do you get another set of wheels with winter tires??

How does the car work out in these conditions??

Thanks.

I have a set of Blizzak LM60's on spare rims. They are excellent and I have never had any problem driving in snow. The OEM Dunlops are another matter entirely...

 

[jtbishop]

Absolutely! The stock Dunlops are totally unsuited for any inclement weather conditions (including rain). For best results get a set of 4. Blizzaks are highly recommended.

Make sure that the shop you use to mount the tires knows how to handle TPMS sensors.

 

[tooloon]

The car is fine in the snow. I have Bridgestone Blizzaks LM60's. They work great.

 

[Ryan Shaw]

i live in boulder and we just had a 24" snow storm. with the dunlops, completely unusable in the snow. couldn't get out of a flat driveway, went all of 3 mph up a snow covered paved road.

got some used blizzaks for around 100 bucks for four, totally different. starts and stops on snow great. it can still be squirrelly if driven on snow very aggressively, but for getting around town its completely fine with all conditions

 

[Jimmmmbo!]

Any winter tire is just fine in metro-based locations. Blizzaks will give you an exra measure in somewhat heavier snow because of their deeper tracks, but the compound in all winter passenger tires is made to help you in average snow conditions. You won't get 4x4 pickup deep tread traction out of any passenger car tire. Laws of physics.

Evaluate where you live. If you live in a metro area, the Genesis on any snow tire, Blizzak or otherwise, will work well (a few cheap-cheap brands not withstanding). If you live in the boonies where snow plowing is not readily available, then think twice.

I have Michelin Xice/Xi2 tires, and they have been just great. But it has been a lower-than-average snow season. But the ice traction has never once left me wanting for more.

 

[427435]

I grew up driving rear wheel cars in rural Minnesota. Never failed to make it home, although there was always an aluminum scoop shovel in the trunk. Also got along fine with a Mercury Marauder during the winter (65 miles one way to work) with Blizzaks. I'm thinking the Geneses should be better due to a better weight distribution.

 

[Gambler]

If you have the stock Dunlop tires, then seriously consider getting a set of winter tires. You can skip the TPMS sensors on the spare wheels if you want to go that route.

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