NEPA RWD Genesis Owners

[5.0KDM]

I live in PA and was wondering how well they preform in the snow.
Any of guys daily your genesis in the winter anything to look out for besides a lead foot.
Are these things any good with snow on the ground.

 

[jayel27]

one of the worst cars I've ever driven in the snow. on Conti DWS06, but they are half worn. the lack of limited-slip and the torque of the V8 makes for many "get out of the car and shovel" moments a part of Michigan winters.

other than that I love the car. I bought a companion Tacoma for snowy days.

 

[5.0KDM]

Crap well this is gonna be interesting thank you for the input

 

[glennk]

one of the worst cars I've ever driven in the snow. on Conti DWS06, but they are half worn. the lack of limited-slip and the torque of the V8 makes for many "get out of the car and shovel" moments a part of Michigan winters.

other than that I love the car. I bought a companion Tacoma for snowy days.

During our "wonderful" ice storm in Dallas earlier this year, I attempted to drive to the grocery store. I had no traction to speak of and eventually ditched my car several blocks away and walked home. In RWD format, this car is hopeless without winter tires.

 

[5.0KDM]

During our "wonderful" ice storm in Dallas earlier this year, I attempted to drive to the grocery store. I had no traction to speak of and eventually ditched my car several blocks away and walked home. In RWD format, this car is hopeless without winter tires.

Ya thats what im gathering from all the other threads ha.

 

[Gahaha]

Horrendous in snow, even in snow mode the back will still step out and you WILL go sideways if not careful (at least on the 5.0 V8). Most of the time when accelerating, you will be constantly fighting the car from going into a ditch or incoming traffic in the other lane. Winter tires help though, but doesn't completely mitigate the issues.

Having said that, I've had mine for years and I run Michelin Pilot Sport 3+ & 4 All Season on mine. My state usually is pretty good when it comes to clearing snow, I would say on average each winter there would be maybe 3 weeks where you will be driving on snow & untreated roads. You also get used to it after a while, I drove through a winter storm (about 2 hr drive) last Christmas Eve in order to celebrate with the family, and although there were a few dicey moments, its doable.

 

[glennk]

Horrendous in snow, even in snow mode the back will still step out and you WILL go sideways if not careful (at least on the 5.0 V8). Most of the time when accelerating, you will be constantly fighting the car from going into a ditch or incoming traffic in the other lane. Winter tires help though, but doesn't completely mitigate the issues.

Having said that, I've had mine for years and I run Michelin Pilot Sport 3+ & 4 All Season on mine. My state usually is pretty good when it comes to clearing snow, I would say on average each winter there would be maybe 3 weeks where you will be driving on snow & untreated roads. You also get used to it after a while, I drove through a winter storm (about 2 hr drive) last Christmas Eve in order to celebrate with the family, and although there were a few dicey moments, its doable.

I use the same tires as you and I had no traction. Even in Snow Mode and starting in Second gear, nada. I can't imagine what it is like where you are. If I'd known how bad it would be, I'd have never gone out. (Note to self...)

 

[greekgeek]

one of the worst cars I've ever driven in the snow. on Conti DWS06, but they are half worn. the lack of limited-slip and the torque of the V8 makes for many "get out of the car and shovel" moments a part of Michigan winters.

other than that I love the car. I bought a companion Tacoma for snowy days.

5.0 is pretty bad in the snow. Snow tires and some weight over the rear axel are a must in MI. Truck is even better!!

At first I did not like Snow mode on the transmission settings but it really does help once you get used to the modified throttle response.

Bonus: low end bass response of the audio system improves greatly with a few sandbags in the trunk!

 

[Gahaha]

I use the same tires as you and I had no traction. Even in Snow Mode and starting in Second gear, nada. I can't imagine what it is like where you are. If I'd known how bad it would be, I'd have never gone out. (Note to self...)

Were you low tread? The car usually struggles for traction initially but you'll get moving after some spinning lol, I haven't gotten stuck yet.

 

[glennk]

Were you low tread? The car usually struggles for traction initially but you'll get moving after some spinning lol, I haven't gotten stuck yet.

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[Gahaha]

7/32"

That should be more than enough on snow, now if you mean ice, it doesn't matter AWD or RWD lol, no car will handle well on ice, you'd need super sticky winter tires for that.

 

[glennk]

That should be more than enough on snow, now if you mean ice, it doesn't matter AWD or RWD lol, no car will handle well on ice, you'd need super sticky winter tires for that.

It was a little of everything. Temps stayed below 20F for over a week. And the trash (sand and dirt) they put on the road is useless for traction. The only thing I was sorely lacking was fresh water. I won't be underestimating the weather a second time.

 

[5.0KDM]

So now I'm looking for some all seasons for the winter. I drive mostly on the hwy, 66 miles a day.
1. Should I buy a set of 18in rims with a all seasons on it for the winter?
2. Would 18s be better for the winter?
3. Should I pick up a set of non staggered rims and tires? (Same on all corners)

 

[glennk]

So now I'm looking for some all seasons for the winter. I drive mostly on the hwy, 66 miles a day.
1. Should I buy a set of 18in rims with a all seasons on it for the winter?
2. Would 18s be better for the winter?
3. Should I pick up a set of non staggered rims and tires? (Same on all corners)

1. We have MASSIVE brake calipers on the front wheels. Make sure 18" rims will even fit.
2. 18" would be better, but you may be forced to use 19".
3. Again, I don't know if they would fit. Also, make sure if the speedometer would be accurate.

 

[5.0KDM]

1. We have MASSIVE brake calipers on the front wheels. Make sure 18" rims will even fit.
2. 18" would be better, but you may be forced to use 19".
3. Again, I don't know if they would fit. Also, make sure if the speedometer would be accurate

Thank you for all your help man! I really do appreciate it your helping me alot. May I have your opinion on these.

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[5.0KDM]

So Will 18 x 8 rims wrapped in 245/45R18 tires all the way around would clear my brakes and not rub? Its a 2015 5L

 

[greekgeek]

So now I'm looking for some all seasons for the winter. I drive mostly on the hwy, 66 miles a day.
1. Should I buy a set of 18in rims with a all seasons on it for the winter?
2. Would 18s be better for the winter?
3. Should I pick up a set of non staggered rims and tires? (Same on all corners)

Buy a set of rims with all seasons, for the winter? Makes little sense, that is why winter tires exist.

In either case 18's would be better so long as they are more narrow compared to 19's. It's the width not the diameter that improves winter traction. More force per contact area to the ground.

 

[greekgeek]

Thank you for all your help man! I really do appreciate it your helping me alot. May I have your opinion on these.

FOR SALE: - 2019 G80 Winter/Snow Wheel & Tire Package

2019 G80 Winter/Snow Wheel & Tire Package Due to my wife’s recent diagnosis, she can no longer drive, and we have downsized from two vehicles to one. Consequently, I sold my 2019 3.8 AWD G80 and am selling the following set of winter/snow wheels/tires/TPMS/wheel locks (from TireRack.com) with...

genesisowners.com

Looks like a great set up. Cannot comment on the wheel fitment.

In the winter I am running stock rims with Blizzaks on the rear tires and continental winter tires up front, fwiw.

 

[sandwich]

Posting here as I just started a similar thread and have a similar question/likely a similar car.

I will probably end up with 245x4 square setup on tirerack wheels TMPS and tires. It sounds like TPMS auto-learns and with narrower tires being better in winter, this could be a good setup to swap in November and April...

I haven't found a definitive answer on 18s- Tirerack has a single rim listed, and another poster somewhere on this forum found that 18s will fit with carefully placed wheel weights and a very small spacer. Not sure whether I'm OK with that.

 

[5.0KDM]

Buy a set of rims with all seasons, for the winter? Makes little sense, that is why winter tires exist.

In either case 18's would be better so long as they are more narrow compared to 19's. It's the width not the diameter that improves winter traction. More force per contact area to the ground.

I meant winter tires sry.