X5 in the snow.

eomran · #1 01-01-2008, 09:45 AM

new year day and I have to work, I live in Troy michigan, my workplace 75 miles away, 8" of snow and still snowing, I stood in my carage looking at both my 97 Range Rover, and 07 X5, X5 was the winner.

I-75 has 8" of snow(6am), I was able to drive 55 mph, without any issues, then I got to m24 the road is closed you can not tell if u r on road or off road.

The performance of E70 is far beyond any comments, the X5 is a wondwer peice of engineering.

I can say this masterpiece had paid for itself today.

Fastbuck · #2 01-01-2008, 10:00 AM

Care to comment on what tyre package you're running?

eomran · #3 01-01-2008, 10:34 AM

Standard 18" RF.

Fastbuck · #4 01-01-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eomran

Standard 18" RF.

Do those come with All Seasons in the USA?

eomran · #5 01-01-2008, 11:08 AM

yes

swisscheese · #6 01-01-2008, 02:09 PM

Greetz from sunny Switzerland
Gary

switchman · #7 01-02-2008, 05:41 PM

what tires ? trying to get some feelers to replace mich energy+

Penguin · #8 01-01-2008, 06:30 PM

> I was told by the service advisor that BMW consider 1 quart of oil every 1000 mi is normal. IS THAT TRUE?

Unfortunately, yes, this is true. The automtive industry, in general, sticks by that as the standard for "normal." Obviously this is ridiculous and simply a dodge to avoid warranty expenses, but it is accpeted practice by the auto companies.

P.S. Which brings up an interesting point to mention to your dealer.

If (a) one quart added per 1,000 miles is "normal," and (b) BMWs only require and oil change every 15,000 miles or so as BMW claims, then (c) between each oil "change" you will add about 15 quarts of oil, or the equivalent of about two complete oil changes! So why not just an oil filter change at 15,000 miles? After all, the contaminants are suspended in the oil, so as the oil burns off, one would assume the contaminates go out the exhaust as well (or form deposits in the combustion chamber/exhaust system). In either case, the contaminates are out the liquid oil that remains circulating.

Then watch the dealer scratch his head while he thinks about it.

stef · #9 01-03-2008, 04:47 PM

Last WE in Morgins (VS)

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

;o) Stf.

burnin m · #10 01-04-2008, 12:25 PM

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.