You've got 22's on that thing and you're wondering why you got stuck in snow? :rolleyes:

I would highly recommend getting a set of 18's for the winter... :thumbup:

Pre-facelift X5s had an open center differential= fuked.

Check out this video, looks like all wheels are spinning...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=058-T-rl1-4
Maybe something wrong with your AWD... :dunno:

I drive with my Sport 19" rims for the winter with Pirelli Scorpions. :rofl:

Yeah whats up with that! Mine didn't do that?? Maybe I'll try and video tape it next time it snows.

IMHO, 19's are too big for the winter as well.... I had 19's on my '01 and it was a sled in the snow...but I didn't have scorpions.

The 19's handle great no complaints at all. I just can't figure out why they didn't even attempt to spin.

:popcorn: I just did my first pull out of snow and ice in front of the house;at frist the rear tires were spining,but then i realized i did'nt have DSC on then just one push of button, and i was out.....i'm using 20" toyo proxies ST

Isn't DSC always on and goes off if you push the button?

Yes. DSC (stability control) is always on, and includes DTC (traction control). When you push the button DSC does off, but DTC stays on. The parameters are a little higher for allowing wheel spin without decreasing the throttle, but it is the same system. The only time to turn DSC off is when you have no throttle available because there is so little traction that the computer backs down the throttle, and you can't get engine revs. Short of that, leave it all on. When you turn it off you get more spinning before it backs off the throttle, and that can allow you to try and spin out of deep snow or sand, if you are stopped. You still need to be careful with it, because the brakes are still being applied to control spin, and they will overheat sooner.