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Originally Posted by ard
I'm sorry but you do not seem to understand tires.
The actual physical properties of the rubber used in summer compound will NOT work in cold temperatures- forget about how deep the snow is.
Then add some snow, even only 3 inches, and the tread isn't designed for that. (Even if it is "plenty")
But you insist this is a "Run Flat" problem...or a "BMW problem". Sure is a popular sentiment, and surely there will be many that pile onto this conclusion...
Silly. It is an owner/driver problem.
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My first experience of that was with a '99 540i sport with Michelin Pilot Sport tires. My driveway has a 1 degree slope and with 1/2" of snow on it, I could not get up it into the garage. Turning DSC off and getting a running start allowed me to spin my way thru. But forget real traction with tires like that.
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Richard
Sir Snaps-a-lot, 9 Time Dragon Slayer (54 runs!)
2011 X5 50i Alpine White, Biege Nappa /Lt Poplar M Sport
2009 Z4 35i, Black Sapphire/Ivory-Black/Anthracite
Gone but not forgotten: '08 550i, '06 X3, '06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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