Snow packed in wheels on AWD

[Man of Steel]

I'm sure this has been discussed somwhere but I was unable to find it in any previous post. Not only that, I realize it's only Sept. However, does anyone find that their wheels get packed with snow easily in the winter? If so, I suspect it affects the handling. Will it cause any damage to the suspension or drivetrain components if I don't unpack the snow from the wheels immeadiately? Thanks.

[4X4CHICHI]

I had snow that was blown into my old stock 17's. It rode fine until I hit the freeway. I had to clean them out right away. rode like a circus clown bike. you know the ones with tires that are off center.

[urbanmonkeygod04]

Yeah, I had the same thing happen to me with the 17's on my old Vibe; all I had to do was knock it out with my little scraper deal. I don't think you're going to have any problems, but I don't know. I'm going to just try to avoid driving in the snow this winter, or taking my mom's Trailblazer, because I really don't feel like buying Z-rated snow tires

[Man of Steel]

Perhaps my it'll only become an issue in deep snow. I agree with you that its nice to keep your car in the garage during the winter. That's what I tend to do with my Toyota pickup. (even though it's 4WD) But the reason why I went with an AWD was not so I can park it in the garage when it snows. Guess I'll find a a few months.

[zionzr2]

with around town stuff the heating from the brakes and tires should melt any snow pack in the wheels..Only had my vibe for one wisconsin winter so far and i didnt have any issues at alljust make sure you give the wheels a good washing to remove the salt and dirt and stuff that can be left behind that may affect the wheel balance amoung other problems that are prone to salt.

[Mavrik]

I've never had an issue myself to the point it caused a vibration from changing the balance of my tires. But I have had snow in there before and a lot of snow caked in my wheel wells... I hate that.