Absolutely! With a dedicated snow tire, it accelerates, brakes, and turns well on ice and snow. I have Bridgestone Blizzak WS50's (about $150 each) on mine for the winter and have no problems. That very controllable rear end slide of the GTO works just as well in the snow. The rear end will rotate when you want it to but stops as soon as you let off the throttle.Cacophony said:Are GTOs drivable in the winter? I have a LT1 T/A and it isn't happening. I was wondering any of you drive yours in the winter?
NOT..........!!!Wing_Nut said:Absolutely! With a dedicated snow tire, it accelerates, brakes, and turns well on ice and snow. I have Bridgestone Blizzak WS50's (about $150 each) on mine for the winter and have no problems. That very controllable rear end slide of the GTO works just as well in the snow. The rear end will rotate when you want it to but stops as soon as you let off the throttle.
The only downside is the squishy rubber compound and Q speed rating (99MPH) of snow tires. It takes the handling to a new low.
I'm going right to a GMC dealer tomorrow to get a new Yukon. As far as a stopping advantage, I disagree. I was in an '04 Subn. prior to the Goat and the stopping capacity was night and day compared to the GTO. Hands down it stopped at least 65% better.noz34me said:The other thing to remember; it doesn't matter if you're FWD, RWD or 4WD, and go where you need to.
johnebgoode said:I'm so glad ya posted this cause I was going to start a new thread in regard to the GTO and winter driving:
1. The car sux in the snow
2. Control of vehicle is almost nill
3. On a very slight incline I was ay a stand still, couldnt move.
4. Snow tires my butt.......this has to be the worst vehicle I have ever driven in the snow. I'm driving 35 years.
5. This car is history, cause I'm going back into a truck ASAP.
6. Oh yeah, did I mention , the car sux in the snow.
7. Car is for sale as of now....!!
I do not plan to drive mine in the snow, but Can tell you my experiance w/ the stock tires in my driveway that has a very slight slope..VERY LOW traction. Maybe snow tires would help but I try and use a front drive car if it snows. Also worry about other drivers sliding into my GTO. :cheersCacophony said:Are GTOs drivable in the winter? I have a LT1 T/A and it isn't happening. I was wondering any of you drive yours in the winter?
Now there's an intelligent remark from someone that obviously doesnt have any driving skills. If you're gonna sit there and p!ss in my face and tell me it's raining, then you're talkin to the wrong guy. To say that a Denali is going to be out performed in the snow, as you stated, by a GTO then you're obviously smokin your socks. If you read my original post I just came out of a GM SUV 4x4. It would run circles around the GTO and anyone that beleives your fairytale is on the same cloud as you are.Wing_Nut said:Dang...you'd think you would have learned some skills in 35 years. Or, maybe they're fading!
Now be truthful, are you trying to drive a high powered rear wheel drive car in winter on high performance summer tires? If so, then you're not too bright.
Until you've tried a set of Blizzaks or equivalent snow tires on all four wheels, you don't know what you're talking about. But feel free to spend your money any way you wish.
I had a front wheel drive Volvo turbo before the GTO that was "the worst car I'd ever driven in the snow" until I replaced the Michelin MXM Pilot 45 series summer rubber with a set of Blizzaks for winter driving.
As for a Yukon, I also own a 2002 Yukon Denali. It also has a set of Blizzaks on a second set of factory wheels. It does just fine accelerating but it will not out brake or out turn the GTO in the snow. And the Denali doesn't give much feedback to the driver. It's a boat. It won't respond to throttle steer very well at all let alone the comfortable manner in which the GTO responds. I feel no need to take the Denali when it's snowing. None!
Sorry you can't drive.
Oh yeah, and if you think the mighty invincible 4 wheel drive will compensate for poor judgement or lack of skills or bald tires, well....you have lots of company. I see them in ditches every winter.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I dunno, I think the GTO does better donuts :lol: Why dont you keep the GTO and get a truck.johnebgoode said:It would run circles around the GTO and anyone that beleives your fairytale is on the same cloud as you are.
Check Tire Rack. WS50 Blizzak's are about $150 each in size 245/45 17.The_Goat said:I have mixed feelings... I think it kinda depends on the type of snow you get. We've had snows where I might as well been on ice and snows where traction wasn't too bad. I have the original tires on the beast. I went to see what a set of Blizzaks cost and was quoted 1400.00 by two tire stores. For that I'll by an old 4x4. WTH are they thinking... 1400 ?!?!!
OK so you're another internet forum rich guy with scads of dollars to blow. Next you'll be bragging on your income or your house.johnebgoode said:Now there's an intelligent remark from someone that obviously doesnt have any driving skills. If you're gonna sit there and p!ss in my face and tell me it's raining, then you're talkin to the wrong guy. To say that a Denali is going to be out performed in the snow, as you stated, by a GTO then you're obviously smokin your socks. If you read my original post I just came out of a GM SUV 4x4. It would run circles around the GTO and anyone that beleives your fairytale is on the same cloud as you are.
In regard to me not being too bright.......well, "dang", I guess I'm just not as good a BS'er as you are, because I speak from experience. The knowledge I have accumulated throught the years on what a vehicle can and cannot do, you probably haven't even learned yet. Bottom line is the car is not worthy of driving in the snow safely, and there is no substance for a discussion regarding this issue. Snow tires or not, the car sux in the snow!!!
Are you really concerned about the money I spend , or is it that I have it to spend....:cool
PM sent...........Wing_Nut said:OK so you're another internet forum rich guy with scads of dollars to blow. Next you'll be bragging on your income or your house.
So shut up and go guy a Yukon. It's a great truck! No complaints over 55,000 miles.
And why would I envy you Einstein? I already own one!
By the way, what I said was that the GTO would out handle and out brake the Denali in snow. And it does. The ONLY advantage the truck has is hard acceleration. A Yukon weighs 2,000 Lbs more than a GTO. Simple physics genius. When changing direction or braking, your invincible 4WD offers no benefit and the much higher inertia your truck generates means that much more force that the tires must deal with. Fact.
By the way moneybags, you never answered the question.
Were you out trying to navigate 13" of snow with the stock tires?
I thought so!
Happy rollover!
Absolutely, I drive my GTO in the winter! Sunny and 78 today here in AZ.Cacophony said:Are GTOs drivable in the winter? I have a LT1 T/A and it isn't happening. I was wondering any of you drive yours in the winter?