DRIVING IN THE SNOW ANY TIPS/WAYS TO MAKE IT ABIT MORE MOBILE THAN USE
08-26-2010, 03:07 PM
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It seems to me from talking to fellow e60 owners when it snows these cars are damn near useless. is it worth me getting snow chains? do they work? is there anything else i can do to stay mobile or shall i buy this 4x4 scooby for winter i have my eye on... i would rather spend that money on more mods tho 
08-26-2010, 04:23 PM
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I have snow in my area, but not a high amount that my sport suspension couldn't clear it. I do fine with Bridgestone Blizzak WS snow and ice tires. I have a inclined driveway at home that my RWD E60 Sport can handle in the ice better than my FWD minivan does on all-seasons.
If you have a lot of snow in your area, snow tires / chains are useless if your vehicle ground clearance cannot clear the fluffy snow.
If you have a lot of snow in your area, snow tires / chains are useless if your vehicle ground clearance cannot clear the fluffy snow.
08-27-2010, 04:26 AM
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I wouldn't have thought that you would see enough snow in Northants. to make chains viable. They're only really good for snow packed roads. Once you're out of the side streets the chains would cause more damage than good.
A good set of winter tyres should sort you out. Once it dips below about 7 degrees, you will find that your standard tyres get rather rigid and lose grip quite rapidly. Winter tyres combined with careful use of your torque should sort you out. If you're worried about getting stuck, keep a couple strips of old carpet in the boot for added traction.
A good set of winter tyres should sort you out. Once it dips below about 7 degrees, you will find that your standard tyres get rather rigid and lose grip quite rapidly. Winter tyres combined with careful use of your torque should sort you out. If you're worried about getting stuck, keep a couple strips of old carpet in the boot for added traction.
08-27-2010, 05:33 AM
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08-27-2010, 05:34 AM
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08-27-2010, 06:57 AM
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