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Originally Posted by paulgt3
I am hearing 4-6 feet before tomorrow nite. The X5 is MORE than capable in 6-8" of fresh snow including those spots where it gets scrapped off and its icy. I am very happy and recosidering my Cayenne GTS order.
This is my winter wheel I really like it . Bought the set with tires from a friend and I am going to have to get motivated to put the chromes back on!
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Paul, you have my EXACT wheels and tires. I haven't invested in any 20" setup yet, so it's good to hear the Michelin Energy all-seasons hold up well in deep snow. I haven't had a chance to test mine on any snowy hills. But I have noticed these tires can also take a LOT of pothole and debris abuse here on the NJ turnpike and on NYC roads. I just replaced them with a fresh identical Michelin set at 31 K miles, but honestly, that was due more to my anal nature than any true need to replace them. The tread was still excellent and they could gave gone another 20K miles easy.
BTW, have you decided on any of the Dinan mods? I'm pretty certain if you get the CAI-throttle body-software combo on a 4.8is, you'll have yourself a beast. I'm almost certain that a Cayenne GTS will not outpace a Dinannned 4.8is, though a Cayenne Turbo will still smoke it.