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Originally Posted by Jaywest717
No. I just got back from driving my car in less than an inch of snow and ice outside. I only drove to get some food which is literally three minutes away and in a residential neighborhood. I was doing "maybe" 5 mph going up a small hill and the rear of the car was already swerving to the left and right slightly.
Now I'm a big Gran Turismo (video game) fan so I was mentally prepared for this kind of situation and kept the car under control, but...seriously...I'm buying snow tires on my very next paycheck. This lack of traction with these tires is ridiculous!!
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Even with winter tires the back end is squirrelly. I highly recommend fitting the best studless snow tires you can afford. You need max grip to tame the rear axle in this car.
In ascending order: Blizzak WS if you're a complete winter wuss, Hankook if you're on a budget, Yokohama if you have more money, Michelin X ice, Continental if you're serious about grip and Nokian if you've got the dough.