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Originally Posted by roddy
We got a lot of snow in Southern ON last year. I am a big fan of the Bridgestone Blizzak WS series of tires. I ran a set of the WS-60s last winter and they served me well...very well. I have a bit of country driving though, so being from T.O., you may like the LM series better. The WS is an all-out snow tire and gives up some handling and dry road ability to achieve this. The LM is a little more performance oriented.
You could go with the X-ice, as they're a good tire. If we have snow like last year though, they may not be enough for you.
WeatherTech mats are a good idea...the OEM Scion rubber ones don't really cut it.
Rust proofing...I've been using Rust Check for about 20 years on various vehicles, and it works great! Crown is good too.
Reprogramming the windows... I didn't know they could do that. It would save me having to reset the window every time it gets some ice on it. I should look into that. Do you have a link to this, 'cause I'm pretty sure my dealer isn't aware of it.
Lubricating seals... I'm not big on Armor All, but products like that work well for keeping the door and window seals clean and stick-free. I have been using Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care. You can get it at Canadian Tire.
You shouldn't need to add weight. This car works really well in the snow. Just leave the nannies (traction/stability control) on, and have at 'er. I say leave them on because this car is very lively in the snow, but the nannies do a really good job of keeping things pointed in the right direction.
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What kind of areas were you driving if you dont mind me asking. Reason being is I work east of the city, about 40km east of Oshawa so I get some country driving as well. Did the car ever have any issues like getting stuck in decent snow fall last year?
Also I heard that the window thing could be done but I have to find out exactly how. If I find out I will post back here as well.