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Originally Posted by ///MJS
We got plenty of snow this past week, about 2 feet the one day. I had no problems with the X3. My 2007 came with the Pirelli Scorpion STR tires, which seemed to do a decent job. They're no snow tire, and did have issues tracking around bends in the road when snow covered. But you just have to watch your speed.
My previous car was a Subaru Outback Sport(impreza) with Michelin X-Ice snow tires. They grabbed a lot more in the snow, obviously. But that car was about 1,000 lbs lighter than my X3, so it also had tracking problems in deeper slush and snow.
I haven't had my X3 long enough to be really comfortable sliding around corners yet. Plus with the traction control interveening, it really keeps things in check. My OBS was extremely tossable and easy to control powering around corners. But, that car was a piece of sh1t, and I'm glad to be rid of it.
I did a 2 year lease on the X3, so I'm not going to buy snow tires for it. At times I could use them, but I'm sure I'll get buy with the X3.
Mike
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No offense, but just because you now drive a BMW , you call Subaru's POS. Yes they're not German engineered , but no way are they POS's. I own 3 Subarus ( my snow cars) not once did I ever get stuck or stranded on ice or snow. Have seen many SUVs on the side wheel spinnng there way out of heavy snow...Not on the scoobys...low center of gravity and awesome handling and super reliable. To each his own I guess.