Crashed it. 2005 545i
12-28-2008, 04:40 PM
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"Purchasing an XI will help you only because it comes with all season tires."
Doug- My 2008 May xi came from the German factory with High Performance Perellis.
Doug- My 2008 May xi came from the German factory with High Performance Perellis.
12-28-2008, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='754558' date='Dec 28 2008, 07:40 PM
"Purchasing an XI will help you only because it comes with all season tires."
Doug- My 2008 May xi came from the German factory with High Performance Perellis.
Doug- My 2008 May xi came from the German factory with High Performance Perellis.
Maybe the dealer switched them on you?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Veh...cs/Default.aspx
12-28-2008, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='754623' date='Dec 28 2008, 10:56 PM
What size? Because per bmwusa.com, the 535xi comes with all seasons....
Maybe the dealer switched them on you?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Veh...cs/Default.aspx
Maybe the dealer switched them on you?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Veh...cs/Default.aspx
12-28-2008, 07:18 PM
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A dedicated set of winter tires would have saved you. I've driven a RWD BMW for six winters without issue in all kinds of winter weather including ice. Unless you need the extra ground clearance or have a steep driveway, the X-drive is a waste. Better to put the extra cash required for the X-drive toward a dedicated set of winters. I would never go back to all season aka all compromise tire. I had a FWD rental car with all seasons last week and it sucked on ice. I feel much safer in my RWD 535i with dedicated winter tires.
12-28-2008, 09:27 PM
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My xi plowed through our Chicago snow with no problem. I drove it like a jackass in residential areas, trying to drift around corners and the DTC kept me alive. There are definitely pros to have an xi and the snow is just one of them. Still, you can't substitute the AWD for common sense, and a good set of winter tires is definitely a must over the all-seasons. Not to mention, the AWD has the advantage in off the line situations.
12-29-2008, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='754627' date='Dec 28 2008, 10:02 PM
Except the Sport Option - that comes equipped with UHP RFT's not recommended for ice or snow!
The Sport package on the XI gives you the Multi-Contour seats, Shadowline Trim, and Sports leather steering wheel....
you CAN however opt for the style 124 wheels with summer tires as a separate $600 option (sport package not required)
12-29-2008, 07:28 AM
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Sorry to hear that and gald you and no one got hurt, but I thought DSC/DCT are desgined to handle this type of sitiuations which they do @ 50 mph on rain storms.
12-29-2008, 07:49 AM
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i dont know much about tires, but maybe your tire thread was low..? just putting it out there... i have rear wheel drive and yes ill skid on black ice.. but so does my husbands pathfinder with 4-4.. i mean you cant help it... its ICE.. but im wondering about my tires now.. dr lev has the same.. as does rudy but i know rudy has changed his for the winter.. dr lev how are yours hanging in? cause im not having any problems as bad as this thread... just curious
12-29-2008, 07:51 AM
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Glad to hear your ok! That sounded like a nasty accident. i got really close as well when the first snow hit, my car spun out and i almost hit a person head on! on just 2 inches of snow on the floor! i think it was because my tires sucked i have all season contin. I'm going all winter tires next year.
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Originally Posted by doctors4bob' post='753912' date='Dec 27 2008, 11:35 PM
It's been a while since I posted here, figured I would as this is the forum that first inspired me to get my 545i.
Stormy day in New Jersey, left work early to beat the weather. Black ice on the road over a low bridge. Literally driving straight under 50 MPH - most other cars were flying by me at 70MPH+. Started to fishtail wildly, then into 360 degree spin, then hit concrete barrier.
Luckily, the 3 cars bearing down on me avoided hitting into me. Scared the crap out of me, but I was OK. Got the car over to the shoulder, towed away, and awaiting insurance report.
Lessons learned:
* Don't drive a RWD car in ANY kind of weather.
* Probably have to get an xi (AWD), I don't think I trust this car anymore, despite the fact that I loved it and it was a tank - probably saved my life.
At what estimate amount do you think the insurance company (GEICO) will total this car?
Stormy day in New Jersey, left work early to beat the weather. Black ice on the road over a low bridge. Literally driving straight under 50 MPH - most other cars were flying by me at 70MPH+. Started to fishtail wildly, then into 360 degree spin, then hit concrete barrier.
Luckily, the 3 cars bearing down on me avoided hitting into me. Scared the crap out of me, but I was OK. Got the car over to the shoulder, towed away, and awaiting insurance report.
Lessons learned:
* Don't drive a RWD car in ANY kind of weather.
* Probably have to get an xi (AWD), I don't think I trust this car anymore, despite the fact that I loved it and it was a tank - probably saved my life.
At what estimate amount do you think the insurance company (GEICO) will total this car?