WTF winter driving

[Rockit]

Call Bav Auto 800.535.2002 in there catalogue they sell D Force wheels that looks factory for $115 and they will mount and balance a set of Hakkapeliitta snow tires.

They may even have Take Off wheels you can use for just snows.

[SAVant]

something to keep in mind as well - most aftermarket wheels do not have the appropriate load rating for the rear axle of the X5. It's a personal choice to use whatever you want, but it was important to me when I was shopping for winter wheels last year.

I couldn't locate any oem X5 wheels locally and was on a tight timeline so I purchased aftermarket wheels. My first order through 1010tires.com was actually cancelled by them as the wheels I had picked didn't meet the load rating of the X, from there on in I was very carefull picking which ones to buy. It might not matter to you if you are not going to be towing a trailer or loading up the X5 with a ton of stuff, but I was, along with my family to drive across the country.

I ended up purchasing a set through Tire Rack, 18x8.5 square with the Goodyears I had mentioned earlier in this thread. After living through the worst winter in Winnipeg in the last 100+ years, I can say those tires are amazing!

I would also recommend either 17s or 18s to get a taller sidewall because you never know when you may bump into an unseen curb or who-knows-what in the snow.

Good luck!

[puddinboo]

Originally Posted by Bouchedag84

Hey guys,
We had a huge snowfall here, in Calgary Alberta Canada, a week ago and I had the X5 out. (Keep in mind I've only had it since the end of August)
I assumed with the awd that the x5 would be a great winter vehicle. Anyways, driving to work. I would stop in traffic and be parked there for a few seconds. And then my X's nose would start to slide towards other cars. I would end up being on a skewed angle in the middle of my lane looking like a dickhead who couldn't drive in snow. I have lots of winter driving experience and have never had a winter accident. Anyways, is it my tires that are crap and causing this or what the heck. the tires are all in great shape and are all seasons. Just curious if the X isnt' as good in winter driving as i had hoped...?!

get rid of the all seasons on these vehicle if you will be driving in snow, I did and put winters on what a big difference in traction. these vehicles are heavy and you need good winter tires .

[Bouchedag84]

Originally Posted by trader4

It's not clear what you're even saying. You say you're stopped, "parked in traffic" for a few seconds and then the nose starts to slide towards other cars? Are you saying the car starts moving again, from a standstill, while your foot is on the brake? On level ground? A hill?

sorry, i'm running on very little sleep.
Car is completely stopped. Few seconds later, the car slides with brakes engaged, on the slightest incline