should i drive my 335 in rain/slush nj

e90injrz · 01-10-2009, 11:51 PM

hay i have a 335i sedan sport 6mt (with sport tires) i was sliding allover the road today i just pulled the car out today and it was like a roller coaster.
i pulled in a diner and slid onto the sidewalk (luckily got out with no damage )but left my car 30 miles away at family members house ...I was wondering if anyone else went through this, i want to bring my car home tomarrow but i dont know if the car will make it the weather is about 37 degrees and partly sunny tomarrow should i take the 40 min drive home...PLEASE HELP

BoostedCosta · 01-10-2009, 11:56 PM

i NEVER drive my car in the snow(not even in the rain) lol but since u have summer tires still on ur not gunna get traction AT ALL..get winter tires if your gunna drive in the snow all winter
btw welcome to the site and where in nj do you live?

JJM335 · 01-11-2009, 12:48 AM

As long as there is not snow, slush or ice on the road, you will be fine. Just use a bit of extra caution as summer tires have reduced grip when the temp goes below about 45.

NewSong · 01-11-2009, 01:42 AM

Be careful. Ice, sludge... not a good mix for keeping your car free from dents, even a BMW.

carrabassett786 · 01-11-2009, 08:21 AM

The roads are shitty enough with mediocre all seasons, and insurance won't cover being dumb. wait it out and buy snow tires if you're gonna run performance tires in the northeast.

mmm def · 01-12-2009, 06:46 PM

don't do it man, you were lucky..hopefully you can continue to be lucky.

Gary@TireRack · 01-13-2009, 12:56 PM

With summer tires stay out of the snow and slush for sure. With very good all-season tires you can go slowly and carefully in light snow conditions. With a good set of winter tires have you should have no problem.

Ken37.73 · 01-14-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by e90injrz

hay i have a 335i sedan sport 6mt (with sport tires) i was sliding allover the road today i just pulled the car out today and it was like a roller coaster.
i pulled in a diner and slid onto the sidewalk (luckily got out with no damage )but left my car 30 miles away at family members house ...I was wondering if anyone else went through this, i want to bring my car home tomarrow but i dont know if the car will make it the weather is about 37 degrees and partly sunny tomarrow should i take the 40 min drive home...PLEASE HELP

Maybe you should wait and see what the weather is like ?

01-10-2009, 11:51 PM	#1
e90injrz Banned 17 Rep 150 Posts Drives: e90 335 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	should i drive my 335 in rain/slush nj hay i have a 335i sedan sport 6mt (with sport tires) i was sliding allover the road today i just pulled the car out today and it was like a roller coaster. i pulled in a diner and slid onto the sidewalk (luckily got out with no damage )but left my car 30 miles away at family members house ...I was wondering if anyone else went through this, i want to bring my car home tomarrow but i dont know if the car will make it the weather is about 37 degrees and partly sunny tomarrow should i take the 40 min drive home...PLEASE HELP
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01-10-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
BoostedCosta SUPERMAN 125 Rep 3,171 Posts Drives: AW e90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (6)	i NEVER drive my car in the snow(not even in the rain) lol but since u have summer tires still on ur not gunna get traction AT ALL..get winter tires if your gunna drive in the snow all winter btw welcome to the site and where in nj do you live?
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01-11-2009, 12:48 AM	#3
JJM335 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	As long as there is not snow, slush or ice on the road, you will be fine. Just use a bit of extra caution as summer tires have reduced grip when the temp goes below about 45.
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01-11-2009, 01:42 AM	#4
NewSong Just another jerk in a hat... 119 Rep 1,462 Posts Drives: 2005 Ford Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	Be careful. Ice, sludge... not a good mix for keeping your car free from dents, even a BMW. __________________ He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth.
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01-11-2009, 08:21 AM	#5
carrabassett786 Lieutenant 13 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 11 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	The roads are shitty enough with mediocre all seasons, and insurance won't cover being dumb. wait it out and buy snow tires if you're gonna run performance tires in the northeast. __________________ E90 328i Space Gray/Chestnut ZMP 2MF ZP2 ZV2 ZCV ZCW-washers HK SAT 3rd Pedal ED 2011.10.10 E90 325xi BSM/Terra ZSP ZPP ZCW Adaptive Xenons SAT 3rd pedal Gone E53 X5 3.0i Black Sapphire/Truffle ZPP ZCW ZRC Xenon Nav
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01-12-2009, 06:46 PM	#6
mmm def Colonel 146 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	don't do it man, you were lucky..hopefully you can continue to be lucky.
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01-13-2009, 12:56 PM	#7
Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	With summer tires stay out of the snow and slush for sure. With very good all-season tires you can go slowly and carefully in light snow conditions. With a good set of winter tires have you should have no problem. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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