Wheel Well Winterizing Tip

ddtully@ · 12-07-2006, 09:30 AM

Only because I have not seen it in this forum -

For those of us in snowy climates, build-up of snow in the wheel well can be problematic. I always found that as a result, the tires didn't get the opportunity to "throw' the snow off of the treads - can't be the best situation for traction.

I will always scrub the wheel well and then apply any silicone-based tire treatment. I find that the snow dislodges continually much easiear than without any tire shine.

Dan

nmulax · 12-07-2006, 09:41 AM

hmmm good idea.
Just wish you could have posted this a few weeks ago when I was changing out my summer tires.

ddtully@ · 12-07-2006, 09:47 AM

soory about that. It is something you'll need to do on a regular basis anyway. It also finishes the look of the car - nothing worse than a clean car with road salt all over the inside of the whell well. Stands out like a sore thumb. IMO

12-07-2006, 09:30 AM	#1
ddtully@ Private First Class 15 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 335is Titanium Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Wheel Well Winterizing Tip Only because I have not seen it in this forum - For those of us in snowy climates, build-up of snow in the wheel well can be problematic. I always found that as a result, the tires didn't get the opportunity to "throw' the snow off of the treads - can't be the best situation for traction. I will always scrub the wheel well and then apply any silicone-based tire treatment. I find that the snow dislodges continually much easiear than without any tire shine. Dan __________________ 2011 335is Coupe 7AT, Titanium Silver, Grey - taking delivery 9/2/11 Past vehicles include: 2009 Z4 S drive 30, Space Grey, Black 2007 335i Coupe 6MT, Space Grey, Coral Red
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nmulax Brigadier General 407 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	hmmm good idea. Just wish you could have posted this a few weeks ago when I was changing out my summer tires. __________________
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ddtully@ Private First Class 15 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 335is Titanium Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	soory about that. It is something you'll need to do on a regular basis anyway. It also finishes the look of the car - nothing worse than a clean car with road salt all over the inside of the whell well. Stands out like a sore thumb. IMO __________________ 2011 335is Coupe 7AT, Titanium Silver, Grey - taking delivery 9/2/11 Past vehicles include: 2009 Z4 S drive 30, Space Grey, Black 2007 335i Coupe 6MT, Space Grey, Coral Red
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