Stinger AWD is a beast in the snow ❄️

[D.J.]

I know I'm posting this, out of season... But better late than never.

Way back on Jan 17 2022, we had a snow day that was notable (21.7"). I didn't make it to work that day, due to other people getting stuck, and admittedly low effort on my part.

At the time I had good winter tires - 225/45 r18 Bridgestone Blizzak WS80

Others were getting stuck. My AWD Stinger laughed it off

News from the following day (Jan 18) said Oshawa got 55 CMs (21.7") of snow.

Oshawa and Whitby unofficially hardest hit in Ontario by Monday snow storm: Environment Canada

 

[JSolo]

Wtf wrong with your neighbors???? No one's heard of snow blowers?

 

[ElChanclo]

You're goddamn right it is!
I was visiting family for xmas out on the island the year I got the Stinger. I had michelin Xice tires on Enkei PF01s, just a gorgeous setup.
One night we got 8" of snow and it was absolute heaven! I've never had more fun carving up fresh powder.
Especially since I had some close calls with my FWD RSX sliding and spinning, swore off taking it out on snow. I couldn't believe how much grip the stinger had with the right shoes. I've got Ice racing on my bucket list now.

You do have to watch the front lip, once the snow starts to compact and ice over it becomes a fragile plastic snow plow

 

[NS_Stinger]

Mine has always been great on my Michelin Icex tires too. The biggest risk you run is damage to the underbody panels since the car does have a low level of clearance.

 

[Snicklefritz]

First off, I would not drive in snow anywhere near that deep. It doesn't matter that the AWD setup can "plow" through. As stated, undercarriage panels and that front lip are asking to be chewed. That said, I have not been stuck in AWD Stingers even on A/S tires.