X5 in the snow.

[stef]

Last WE in Morgins (VS)


E53-3.0dA + 4 BFGoodrich Macadam T/A 18''

;o) Stf.

[burnin m]

I have a 4.8i, with the 20" wheels and run flats, that aren't m/s rated. I debated long and hard whether to get a set of 18" wheels with pirelli scorpion ice & snows.

After much thought, and realizing my front tires are getting near the end of their tread life, I went with 20" Toyo Proxes S/T, which is the only tire manufacturer that makes a tire to fit the rear that is M/S rated. Popped those on, and love the look - gives the X5 a more aggressive mean look.

Went up to Lake Tahoe from 12/21-12/31, and was able to enjoy two small snow storms.

My report: whether in snow packed or icy roads, the X5 had no trouble. Felt extremely stable, and I had to disable DST & Traction control completely and gas the car to get it loose. With traction control on, was able to easily get through snow drifts, and climb any hill with no trouble.

After having a Toyota 4 Runner with locking differential and BF Goodrich All Terrain TA/KO (True off road M/S tires), I've found the X5 every bit as capable in the snow and for any '4 wheeling' I ever do, despite having these wide 20" performance wheels.

For what it's worth.

[Tainui]

I spent New Years up by mount Snow in Vermont this past weekend and we got somewhere around 15-20" of snow over the weekend. The Stock 20" Dunslops worked just fine and we never got stuck the whole weekend.

My only complaint will be that the stop time is VERY long. I am not sure if more aggressive tires will improve this by much because...well, snow and ice are slippery.

You drive for the conditions not for time.

All in all it was an A+++ weekend for the wife, dogs, snowboarding, mountains, and the X.

[Hunter]

Originally Posted by Tainui

I spent New Years up by mount Snow in Vermont this past weekend and we got somewhere around 15-20" of snow over the weekend. The Stock 20" Dunslops worked just fine and we never got stuck the whole weekend.

My only complaint will be that the stop time is VERY long. I am not sure if more aggressive tires will improve this by much because...well, snow and ice are slippery.

You drive for the conditions not for time.

All in all it was an A+++ weekend for the wife, dogs, snowboarding, mountains, and the X.

Nice pic. And Alpine white. Tell me about your X plse. 3.0? interior...

[trueX5er]

Nice picture! The X is unstoppable in snow, and the DSC is an intelligent system that really works.

[Tainui]

Originally Posted by Hunter

Nice pic. And Alpine white. Tell me about your X plse. 3.0? interior...

White/black int. sport pkg, 4.8. Don't really know what else to tell about it. Rides great, even on the RF's, and I've enjoyed every one of the 5k miles so far.

[rh71]

Originally Posted by Tainui

Would also love to see more pics of your ride.

[Tainui]

This count?

[Tainui]

HIJACK ALERT!!!

Sorry Just a few pics as requested.











Since these were taken I've had the fronts tinted and picked up the formed all-weather floor mats. Other than that, there is really nothing I want to change.

[oredart]

Snow pics look great