Going to Tahoe for the Snow for the first time

[RickM5X3]

Originally Posted by Georg300

I got the 2002 X5 3.0, but I've got Brisgestone Dueler HP Sport, I understand not snow tires.

Any advice? I am completely clueless about this trip and getting a little stressed to be honest. Going on Dec 19th.

post edit - I just realized those are summer tires!! If you wind up in snow or ice you are in trouble. Not recommended!

But if you end up driving in the snow and are on all-seasons or snow tires:

1. Allow yourself extra following distance to the car in front of you. It just gives you more time to brake and react to anything that happens. In the same regard, if someone is tailgating you, let them by if at all possible; you don't want them to slam into you if you have to brake.

2. Everything in moderation. No hard acceration, braking, or steering. All wheel drive is great for getting up to speed faster than a similarly equipped 2 wheel drive car, but awd is no advantage in braking. Probably lots of SAV accidents happen as a result of a great system that gets folks up to speed and gets them over their heads at speed!

3. Make sure your washer fluid is full and it is rated for freezing temps and that you are familiar with your defroster controls!

4. Have fun!