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Nov 9, 2004 | 11:20 PM

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browellm

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For average drivers (like me), electronics are a blessing.

Nov 10, 2004 | 01:41 AM

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alohalc

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dtc works pretty good in rainy days as well

Nov 10, 2004 | 01:46 AM

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E60SG530i

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Originally Posted by kigerka' date='Nov 9 2004, 08:48 PM

The Eifel region of Germany had some snowfall around here this evening and unlike the states they stop taking care of the roads about 7 pm.? I do not get off work until 2 am.? So you can imagine all the compacted snow turned to ice and the snow on top of it.? Luckily, I ordered snow tires but they will not be in until Thursday so I get to drive with summer tires on it.

Anyway, had a couple of slips and DTC kicked in and hooked me up.? I didn't drive like normal either.? Reduced speed to 1/4 of the norm.? I fell safer and more secure everyday.? Just thought I would share that out to people who do not go in the snow that often.

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Nov 10, 2004 | 01:48 AM

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E60SG530i

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@Kigerka

May I ask what size & brand of winter tires your mounting on the car?

Thanks!

Nov 10, 2004 | 02:05 AM

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skaffa

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Originally Posted by browellm' date='Nov 10 2004, 11:20 AM

For average drivers (like me), electronics are a blessing.

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I did not want to say that so that no one think that I'm braging.

Long winter teach how to drive on slippery surface.

Talking about drifting....

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Nov 10, 2004 | 02:28 AM

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kigerka

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Originally Posted by E60SG530i' date='Nov 10 2004, 11:48 AM

@Kigerka

May I ask what size & brand of winter tires your mounting on the car?

Thanks!

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I don't remember the size tire. I know it is. The wheels are RC-Design "M1" 8x17's and the tires are made by Kleber. I want to say 245 or 275's. I didn't really pay attention I just told him to order me the safest winter tire I could get. All 4 wheels and tires including serivice to balance and all that cost me ?820.00.