Going to Tahoe and have some Questions..

[94502]

Me and my family are going to Tahoe with the X5 on tuesday and it might be snowing. I have a 05 4.4 with stock 18 inch wheels on Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus all season tires. I was wondering if these tires will be finefor the snow up in Tahoe or I need snow chains. Thanks.

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by 94502

Me and my family are going to Tahoe with the X5 on tuesday and it might be snowing. I have a 05 4.4 with stock 18 inch wheels on Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus all season tires. I was wondering if these tires will be finefor the snow up in Tahoe or I need snow chains. Thanks.

Hey great question. I have the same setup and wondered the same thing. Thanks for asking.

[Kris@modmynav]

I went tahoe last year with stock 18 inch rims with tires.
it was just fine, but there wasn't snowing tho.

[B&DCalgary]

Unless the snow's over a foot deep, don't worry about it. Just don't overdrive the conditions (it's always the guys in the SUVs that end up way off the road, upside down).

[///MB]

I've driven my 4.6is with stock 20's up to mammoth during blizzard conditions and I didn't have any problems. You just have to be careful and make sure brake early, etc. Have fun!

[breytonX5]

Originally Posted by 94502

Me and my family are going to Tahoe with the X5 on tuesday and it might be snowing. I have a 05 4.4 with stock 18 inch wheels on Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus all season tires. I was wondering if these tires will be finefor the snow up in Tahoe or I need snow chains. Thanks.

You should be fine with those all-seasons and Xdrive.

[Tomaz]

Technically, the CHP requires that you carry chains, though with 4 wheel drive it is unlikely you will be required to put them on. They may be worthwhile if you are going to be traveling unplowed back roads.

[AutoXer]

You should be fine. I was up there last year, got stuck in the worst storm in decades, roads closed etc. The stock setup worked just fine. Have fun.

[X5Jay]

I use those tires up here in N.E. for winter driving and they're fine. Just take it slow, be extra careful, and brake gently & early and you should be fine. Have fun!

[jaaX3]

You should be fine. I was there las week withthe first real snow of the season. My X3 was perfect. As others have said, drive carefully, brake early, and have fun!

Oh, btw... Tahoe got 2.5ft of snow last night.