x-drive + snows = *tank*

fdiprete · 12-09-2009, 11:53 AM

I just had to try out the XI in 6 inches of snow today with snow tires on.
I turned off the DTC for max fun.

It was a tank! (rock)

Last year I ran all seasons. There is no comparison.

JeffL · 12-09-2009, 12:06 PM

I second. XI on snows is a monster.

memento · 12-09-2009, 12:08 PM

This is my first snow in my xi coming from the subaru world and I used to call my outback a "tank"

forza1976 · 12-09-2009, 01:01 PM

Cheers to that, I'm running Blizzaks on my Xi and there is no comparison.

fdiprete · 12-09-2009, 02:26 PM

Blizzaks here too.

The best part is they ride better on dry pavement than the all season run flats. On snow they just rock.

XeroKill · 12-09-2009, 02:43 PM

forza, what kind of suspension set up/wheels do you have? it looks awesome. perfect drop

needabmer · 12-09-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdiprete

I just had to try out the XI in 6 inches of snow today with snow tires on.
I turned off the DTC for max fun.

It was a tank! (rock)

Last year I ran all seasons. There is no comparison.

WHAT TIRES ARE YOU ROCKING?

needabmer · 12-09-2009, 03:47 PM

Blizzaks...I noticed. What model?

I am getting a 2010 328xi Sedan in a week or so. Looking for reco's!

fdiprete · 12-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needabmer

Blizzaks...I noticed. What model?

I am getting a 2010 328xi Sedan in a week or so. Looking for reco's!

Blizzak WS60
(rock included)

goldn · 12-09-2009, 05:03 PM

good to hear.

philsteroni · 12-09-2009, 06:53 PM

I love it when rednecks in their trucks assume that I`m rear wheel drive and try to pass me in the turning lane

. OR!!!!OR!!!! When I`m in turning lane and I pass a redneck on a straight!!!!

Best feeling ever.

philsteroni · 12-09-2009, 06:54 PM

Running Dunlops btw.

forza1976 · 12-09-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XeroKill

forza, what kind of suspension set up/wheels do you have? it looks awesome. perfect drop

Thanks buddy...

KW V1 suspension and Enkei RPF1's for wheels. My wheel gap was huge before the drop, definitely happy with the modification.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 12-09-2009, 07:45 PM

LoL we got 3 times the snow here in WI. We got 17 1/4 inches of snow from last night to tonight, I have the same tires(ws60's) but my Xi is still in the garage because the sh!t we got is DEEP! So to be honest I didn't even attempt it.

xtreme328 · 12-09-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdiprete

I just had to try out the XI in 6 inches of snow today with snow tires on.
I turned off the DTC for max fun.

It was a tank! (rock)

Last year I ran all seasons. There is no comparison.

Same here dude...Its a Tank..I was so Enjoying my drive today to work...Im runing Dunlop's Bw....I was the only one on the Fast lane...lol...
I used to hate snow So much...But today its like when is the next one...??Im ready here to drive...

vgtek · 12-10-2009, 10:18 AM

contemplating getting some blizzaks...how does it do on icy roads though? there was definitely a lot of skidding on the way to work today on the iced up roads (all seasons).

cb1111 · 12-10-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vgtek

contemplating getting some blizzaks...how does it do on icy roads though? there was definitely a lot of skidding on the way to work today on the iced up roads (all seasons).

Here you go

http://www.tirerack.com/videos/index.jsp?video=46

VWtoBMW · 12-10-2009, 03:57 PM

When I pulled out of my garage this morning I had a big smile on my face

I didnt get a chance to put the xDrive and winter tires to the test because traffic was bad but what I did experience was awesome. I may look for an icy parking lot tonight and get a feel for the capabilities of the car.

Ferg · 12-10-2009, 07:05 PM

Run Blizzaks on my Xi as well, love it.

bigguy225 · 12-11-2009, 06:03 PM

I'm running Nokian winter tires and they are absolutely amazing on snow. Warmer weather and dry payment however is a nightmare because the tire is soo soft...

martho05 · 12-11-2009, 11:00 PM

My e92 2010 xDrive is a down right pig to mud! Gets down to bizzness!!

devo · 12-12-2009, 10:24 AM

Ditto on the tank. I run Dunlop D40's on 18" M6 reps on my 6 spd coupe; 225's on all four corners. I really do not like winter, but this car makes me love driving in any condition. Love the deep unplowed stuff. I'm upstate NY. We get plenty of the snow too.

Icey, slushy stuff, doesn't matter, Xi w/proper snows and the car rocks. Mid-corner, snow covered, accelerating, still good. Those i guys who say that Xi is really no better once moving are plain nuts. Disclaimer, yes any tire has limited contact given the road condition, however, Xi + snows > i + snows, chains, whatever.

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fdiprete First Lieutenant 23 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2014 512i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	x-drive + snows = tank I just had to try out the XI in 6 inches of snow today with snow tires on. I turned off the DTC for max fun. It was a tank! (rock) Last year I ran all seasons. There is no comparison.
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JeffL Major 36 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I second. XI on snows is a monster. __________________ no sig.
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memento Enlisted Member 10 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2006 Titanium 325xi E90 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Schenectady, NY iTrader: (0)	This is my first snow in my xi coming from the subaru world and I used to call my outback a "tank" __________________ 2006 325xi 6MT
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forza1976 Major General 3529 Rep 6,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49456 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [9.50]	Cheers to that, I'm running Blizzaks on my Xi and there is no comparison.
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fdiprete First Lieutenant 23 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2014 512i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	Blizzaks here too. The best part is they ride better on dry pavement than the all season run flats. On snow they just rock.
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XeroKill Enlisted Member 4 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	forza, what kind of suspension set up/wheels do you have? it looks awesome. perfect drop
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needabmer Private First Class 15 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 06 330xi TI/SP/PP/NAV/Blue Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ONTARIO iTrader: (0)	Sorry - I should read Blizzaks...I noticed. What model? I am getting a 2010 328xi Sedan in a week or so. Looking for reco's!
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goldn Captain 34 Rep 727 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 328i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	good to hear.
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philsteroni Private First Class 12 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	I love it when rednecks in their trucks assume that I`m rear wheel drive and try to pass me in the turning lane . OR!!!!OR!!!! When I`m in turning lane and I pass a redneck on a straight!!!! Best feeling ever.
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philsteroni Private First Class 12 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Running Dunlops btw.
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Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 34 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	LoL we got 3 times the snow here in WI. We got 17 1/4 inches of snow from last night to tonight, I have the same tires(ws60's) but my Xi is still in the garage because the sh!t we got is DEEP! So to be honest I didn't even attempt it.
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vgtek Cobra Kai 0 Rep 81 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	contemplating getting some blizzaks...how does it do on icy roads though? there was definitely a lot of skidding on the way to work today on the iced up roads (all seasons).
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VWtoBMW Captain 71 Rep 899 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 750i xDrive [0.00] 2015 Mercedes GLK350 [0.00]	When I pulled out of my garage this morning I had a big smile on my face I didnt get a chance to put the xDrive and winter tires to the test because traffic was bad but what I did experience was awesome. I may look for an icy parking lot tonight and get a feel for the capabilities of the car. __________________ 2018 540d xDrive Carbon Black Metallic on Cognac leather. Spec'd out to the max 2017 Mercedes C43 AMG Coupe. Black on black
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 158 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Run Blizzaks on my Xi as well, love it.
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bigguy225 New Member 5 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe 6MT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ? iTrader: (0)	I'm running Nokian winter tires and they are absolutely amazing on snow. Warmer weather and dry payment however is a nightmare because the tire is soo soft...
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martho05 Private First Class 19 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xDrive Coupe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fenton, MI iTrader: (0)	My e92 2010 xDrive is a down right pig to mud! Gets down to bizzness!!
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devo Colonel 762 Rep 2,741 Posts Drives: '19 M2C, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Ditto on the tank. I run Dunlop D40's on 18" M6 reps on my 6 spd coupe; 225's on all four corners. I really do not like winter, but this car makes me love driving in any condition. Love the deep unplowed stuff. I'm upstate NY. We get plenty of the snow too. Icey, slushy stuff, doesn't matter, Xi w/proper snows and the car rocks. Mid-corner, snow covered, accelerating, still good. Those i guys who say that Xi is really no better once moving are plain nuts. Disclaimer, yes any tire has limited contact given the road condition, however, Xi + snows > i + snows, chains, whatever. Last edited by devo; 12-12-2009 at 10:39 AM..
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