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[jm335i]

how good is the 335i in the snow?
just curious so im asking some of you guys who have had yours for a while

[Kolyan2k]

Originally Posted by jm335i

how good is the 335i in the snow?
just curious so im asking some of you guys who have had yours for a while

Its more about tires and stability control then it is about a car. lsd also makes lot of difference, but most cars including 335 dont have that.

so me driving in snow is more of fun that anything else. more snow = more fun. just took my s2000 in New Hampshire woods......controlled easy drifting in every corner even with stability control off

[abhishriv]

the 335i is ok in the snow, just get a good set of winter tires, put some weight in the trunk, and use common sense when driving and you'll be fine. it can be fun long as you're careful

[335BBS]

No matter what anyone says, these things are ok in a little snow but any more than a couple of inches of really cold snow and these things are pathetic. I got stuck on the 27th in about 5" of powder on a driveway that is almost FLAT. BRUTAL. Most here will tell you that they are fine......everyones definition of "fine" is different.

[vase330]

Originally Posted by jm335i

how good is the 335i in the snow?
just curious so im asking some of you guys who have had yours for a while

Put a set of Winter Blizzark tires on it will go anywhere. I used to live in a ski resort area and was no problem at all.

[achien]

you need an X5 or X6 up in Barrie...

Originally Posted by Leaker

No matter what anyone says, these things are ok in a little snow but any more than a couple of inches of really cold snow and these things are pathetic. I got stuck on the 27th in about 5" of powder on a driveway that is almost FLAT. BRUTAL. Most here will tell you that they are fine......everyones definition of "fine" is different.

[swifty]

^ like the above poster stated, it's not great after 5" of snow. However a lot has to do with the tires you get. The slimmer the tire the better as it will "slice" through snow.

[Kolyan2k]

definition of snow is also different........I never had any problems in New England....never got stuck, never had to drive below speed limit, never felt unsafe when driving in snow storms....and i often go to ski resorts in Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. For people in Canada things might be different.

slimmer tires are for deep powder by the way, not good for dry roads or even packed snow, so pretty useless in New England.

[vase330]

Originally Posted by Leaker

No matter what anyone says, these things are ok in a little snow but any more than a couple of inches of really cold snow and these things are pathetic. I got stuck on the 27th in about 5" of powder on a driveway that is almost FLAT. BRUTAL. Most here will tell you that they are fine......everyones definition of "fine" is different.

I don't think you had Blizzark or equivalent quality snows on did you? Yes I have gone through worse snow with them on. Where I live now don't even really need the snow tires, but my OEM Bridgestone RE50A sports tires literally turn into the flintstones and start to crack once the temperatures drop into the 30s F so I put on my soft compound Blizzarks on since I still have them anyway.

[Sam335ix]

I got the x drive with Blizzak ws60's cant wait for some snow :-)

[gunnerxq]

Originally Posted by Leaker

No matter what anyone says, these things are ok in a little snow but any more than a couple of inches of really cold snow and these things are pathetic. I got stuck on the 27th in about 5" of powder on a driveway that is almost FLAT. BRUTAL. Most here will tell you that they are fine......everyones definition of "fine" is different.

I'm guessing you don't use winter tires. I hope your not one of those people that don't believe in winter tires.

[jm335i]

im gonna have to pick up a set of blizzaks i guess lol

[jm335i]

ty guys for the input

[O HELLA BMW]

335i is Bawss in the snow

[Molos 2003]

Blizzard lm 25 and it can handle anything. That's what I use and I haven't ever gotten in a jam here in Germany; where there are more cars than SUVs. It's all about those tires and driving skills. We just drove to the alps for new years during heavy snow and never a problem. By the way Germans still drive at speed during Inclimate weather. Granted I don't do 100 in the snow but I still do 60mph.

[vase330]

Hit Gary up in the tire section. I buy all my tires from him even for my Toyota. They have good prices... Gary@TireRack ask him for e90post discount they have them sometimes.

[AndreyT]

Originally Posted by jm335i

how good is the 335i in the snow?
just curious so im asking some of you guys who have had yours for a while

What exactly do you want to know? It is just a car, it behaves in the snow pretty much the same any other RWD car does. The best approach to winter driving might easily be different for living in the snow and for occasional trips to snowy areas.

Stock tires will not work in any kind of solid snow coverage: the car won't be able to climb even a slightest incline. Snow chains on the rear wheels will make it driveable, as long as you are careful. Snow tires will make it drive much better.

Basically, nothing out of the ordinary.

[Kolyan2k]

Originally Posted by Molos 2003

Blizzard lm 25 and it can handle anything. That's what I use and I haven't ever gotten in a jam here in Germany; where there are more cars than SUVs. It's all about those tires and driving skills. We just drove to the alps for new years during heavy snow and never a problem. By the way Germans still drive at speed during Inclimate weather. Granted I don't do 100 in the snow but I still do 60mph.

yeah....50-60 mph is just fine on hways. i have lm-60s now.

so jealous of your alps trip.....i dont think i will be able to go this year and there is ZERO snow in New England now. Went to St. Mortiz last year.....

[335BBS]

Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

definition of snow is also different........I never had any problems in New England....never got stuck, never had to drive below speed limit, never felt unsafe when driving in snow storms....and i often go to ski resorts in Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. For people in Canada things might be different.

slimmer tires are for deep powder by the way, not good for dry roads or even packed snow, so pretty useless in New England.

Its different. I never feel unsafe but the thing just wont move if there is any volume of snow. I think I'm on 225 (may be 235) Falken Winters. Had them on my last Audi and they were great. They may be the problem. I bet a big part of my problem is I've always been an Audi driver so my expectations are higher.

[cptcrunch]

My LM-60s have been just great in the snow this year. So far, we've gotten 1/4" of an inch and no problems what so ever.

[Spin55]

I hade some issues with the 335i in the snow i bought a winter car.....a 1999 323i yeah im not that bright. In all seriousness need to get winter tires world of difference with the stock tires on 335i was scared out of my mind in anything over 2inches

[islandbimmer]

just returned from skiing at Whistler, no worries about driving in the mountains. Went skiing on the Island this last week as well at Mount Washington. The parking lot was the proverbial skating rink, I had more trouble walking across it than driving. Good winter tires are the key and don't start off with too much thortle. Give the tire a chance to get some bite, otherwise you are just going to be spinning your tires. Manual transmission is also nice, as with my e36 auto statring on icy slopes required turning the traction control off, haven't had to do that with the 335 after 4 years of ski trips. By the way what tires do you have?