It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Location DC. I'm new to owning a car in a colder climate. How do the GTI's handle in the snow on all season tires? I have the stock Bridgestone Potenza All Seasons. I'll be changing those out to Pilot Sports in the summer. Reggie Enchilada Autocross Newbie. Location WV. These cars do pretty well in the snow, even with all seasons.
You shouldn't have any issues with a good set of all seasons in the winter in the DC area. Location Kingston, ON. McCabe89 Passed Driver's Ed. Always get winter tires if you live in a winter climate. The temperature factor is just as important as the road conditions when it comes to tires. If anyone tells someone else that winter tires are not needed if you live in a winter climate than you do not care about a persons safety.
Golfs everyday Autocross Newbie. Location USA. But our area has fairly good snow removal so that helps too. Up to about 2inches of snow the DWS06 does fine. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Install the app. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Thread starter pharmd Start date Apr 19, I really want to get one of these things, but my wife is skeptical about its abilities in the snow. I know alot of you guys drive these things year round up north Gunkata Go Kart Champion.
It can do fine with all seasons or wonders with snows, since its FWD. But a lot of people do wonder how good this little hatchback drives in the snow.
Read on to find out…. The VW Golf is an excellent daily driver in the winter when the roads get covered with snow and ice. The front-wheel drive versions will do fine on slippery winter roads due to its array of driver aids. But the extra traction of the all-wheel drive Golfs will be even more confidence inspiring.
The standard Volkswagen Golf does fairly well in moderate snow — just like any small front-wheel drive FWD vehicle. Its ground clearance stands at 5. Of course, the all-wheel drive AWD versions of the Golf — such as the Golf R and the older R32 — will definitely give you more traction and handle better on snowy roads. VW Golfs have always had an all-wheel drive option since the second generation Mk2. But the FWD models are still more popular and plentiful.
Even without AWD, front-wheel drive vehicles are inherently better in the snow than rear-wheel drive cars. FWD cars are also more predictable to drive in the snow, especially for less experienced drivers, because the front wheels are pulling the vehicle forward.
In a RWD car, the back of the vehicle can easily start sliding and drifting when you give it just a tad too much gas. All modern golfs also come standard with stability and traction control, ABS, as well as a host of modern electronic safety features to keep you from sliding all over the road when things start getting slippery.
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