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Originally Posted by Rockit
... I don't think it's a tread or tire issue. I don't like it just cuts all power on the DSC...I read an article when they first came out and the magazines did not like the all wheel drive. ... I was just expecting much better form this truck. I drove many foreign and domestic 4x4 in the snow and this by far the worst in terms of traction, yes I know the stock 17 inch tires will work better and snows will work even better....but tons of fun on a dry road  better than the GL that handles like a boat. |
I won't discount anything you said especially since I've never driven an early e53...but one thing you wrote stands out and that is your description of over-bearing engine throttle reduction (which is actually ASC).
ASC is the foundation/base technology that the latter DSC & other traction control systems are built upon...and this technology is designed to kick in when ABS braking alone isn't providing enough to correct the loss of traction from wheel slippage or other driving instability conditions.
Which is what makes me suspect that your tires may not be up to the task...and that could be from treadwear, tread design (no sipes), to rubber compound not having enough grip.
Just a thought.