How do i drive in the snow???
11-25-2005, 01:30 PM
#1
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Scotland, UK
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: (UK) Bulit: Feb 2004, 520i (M54), 6-Speed Manual, Black leather, Titanium Silver, Bi-Xenon, Headlamp washers, Side rear airbags, Park Distance Control, Aluminium trim, Standard Climate Control, 17" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, Spacesaver Spare wheel, Jack, Dynamic drive, Service Inclusive, Chrome grills, Software version 20.01.00, E60.net Clings, Painted wheel hubs silver
Hey guys, its getting wintery here in scotland. I know there are lots of traction controls and stability things but how do i effectivly drive a rear wheel drive car in snow? it seems stupid asking but i want to make sure i am using the technolgy properly and i dont really want to get stuck either. thanks 
11-25-2005, 02:01 PM
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Essex, UK
Posts: 2,325
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ScottishBimmer' post='203354' date='Nov 25 2005, 10:30 PM
Hey guys, its getting wintery here in scotland. I know there are lots of traction controls and stability things but how do i effectivly drive a rear wheel drive car in snow? it seems stupid asking but i want to make sure i am using the technolgy properly and i dont really want to get stuck either. thanks
Unless you get stuck and need to spin the wheels...If it's really wintery it's worth investing in 'proper' winter wheels/tyres...
11-25-2005, 02:06 PM
#3
Senior Members
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Kent, UK
Posts: 689
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
What tyres sizes? I expect my 245 tyres will be really bad in snow. But then there was very little snow last year, so I didn't find out.
Traction control is the best I've driven, but 245 tyres on the 5er just isn't enough in the dry. (runflats are crap). Back end steps out too easily. Traction control goes mad in the wet. Snow is likely to make it frenzy I assume.
If it snows much, I'll wish I bought an Audi (quattro). Otherwise, the BMW is great. Interested to know how an E60 goes in snow. UK snow that is, on summer tyres.
Traction control is the best I've driven, but 245 tyres on the 5er just isn't enough in the dry. (runflats are crap). Back end steps out too easily. Traction control goes mad in the wet. Snow is likely to make it frenzy I assume.
If it snows much, I'll wish I bought an Audi (quattro). Otherwise, the BMW is great. Interested to know how an E60 goes in snow. UK snow that is, on summer tyres.
11-25-2005, 02:08 PM
#4
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Scotland, UK
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: (UK) Bulit: Feb 2004, 520i (M54), 6-Speed Manual, Black leather, Titanium Silver, Bi-Xenon, Headlamp washers, Side rear airbags, Park Distance Control, Aluminium trim, Standard Climate Control, 17" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, Spacesaver Spare wheel, Jack, Dynamic drive, Service Inclusive, Chrome grills, Software version 20.01.00, E60.net Clings, Painted wheel hubs silver
Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' post='203370' date='Nov 25 2005, 11:06 PM
What tyres sizes? I expect my 245 tyres will be really bad in snow. But then there was very little snow last year, so I didn't find out.
Traction control is the best I've driven, but 245 tyres on the 5er just isn't enough in the dry. (runflats are crap). Back end steps out too easily. Traction control goes mad in the wet. Snow is likely to make it frenzy I assume.
If it snows much, I'll wish I bought an Audi (quattro). Otherwise, the BMW is great. Interested to know how an E60 goes in snow. UK snow that is, on summer tyres.
Traction control is the best I've driven, but 245 tyres on the 5er just isn't enough in the dry. (runflats are crap). Back end steps out too easily. Traction control goes mad in the wet. Snow is likely to make it frenzy I assume.
If it snows much, I'll wish I bought an Audi (quattro). Otherwise, the BMW is great. Interested to know how an E60 goes in snow. UK snow that is, on summer tyres.
11-25-2005, 02:53 PM
#5
Contributors
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: CORNWALL
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 640D MSPORT GT
What tyres sizes? I expect my 245 tyres will be really bad in snow. But then there was very little snow last year, so I didn't find out.
Traction control is the best I've driven, but 245 tyres on the 5er just isn't enough in the dry. (runflats are crap). Back end steps out too easily. Traction control goes mad in the wet. Snow is likely to make it frenzy I assume.
If it snows much, I'll wish I bought an Audi (quattro). Otherwise, the BMW is great. Interested to know how an E60 goes in snow. UK snow that is, on summer tyres.
Traction control is the best I've driven, but 245 tyres on the 5er just isn't enough in the dry. (runflats are crap). Back end steps out too easily. Traction control goes mad in the wet. Snow is likely to make it frenzy I assume.
If it snows much, I'll wish I bought an Audi (quattro). Otherwise, the BMW is great. Interested to know how an E60 goes in snow. UK snow that is, on summer tyres.
[/quote]
WELL what a surprise ,,,, my wife has just returned home safely more importantly the baby is safe and unscathed...through a cornish flash blizzard journey time 35mins took 3.5 hours boy was she carefull!!!!
seriously the car performed well with runflats and all systems engaged in auto mode.(after all thats all she knows) put it in drive and press like hell with her right foot!
really pxxxed me off cos she wont answere the phone fitted to car now i have to tell her again how to use it
but she wont listen.
are they all like this wives that is . seriously the weather here today has been extreme the worst for many years.i really dont know what is the best course of a ction with traction etc except to keep moving slowly.and keep clear of the stupid bXXXXtards that are around you.
11-25-2005, 03:08 PM
#6
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MIAMI B*CH
Posts: 6,959
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
I did yesterday to test my tires 230s... but then it started to rain hell man then came the snow so I wnet max 110-130 all the cars with summer tires...surfed out from the Autobahn.
when I take over or switch lane in snow or on ice never push hard on the gas, let it go over the point and keep full traction then when you feel that it is ok the car does not skid or slip step on it again, the DTC I wud leave on unless you want to go in circles
I like it but only in open space enough like you car can turn around in 10m circle try there.
On the roads DRIVE SAFELY!!! No useless speeding, yesterday it was nite so I had 3 more lanes... if sg. unexpected happens. But BMW is fun to drive ... no offence but I prefer more my RWD than a X-drive.
(HANKOOK W300 ICEBEAR, I had Michlein SP2 on my previou scar but this is really GOOD)
when I take over or switch lane in snow or on ice never push hard on the gas, let it go over the point and keep full traction then when you feel that it is ok the car does not skid or slip step on it again, the DTC I wud leave on unless you want to go in circles
I like it but only in open space enough like you car can turn around in 10m circle try there.On the roads DRIVE SAFELY!!! No useless speeding, yesterday it was nite so I had 3 more lanes... if sg. unexpected happens. But BMW is fun to drive ... no offence but I prefer more my RWD than a X-drive.
(HANKOOK W300 ICEBEAR, I had Michlein SP2 on my previou scar but this is really GOOD)
11-25-2005, 08:16 PM
#7
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by ScottishBimmer' post='203354' date='Nov 25 2005, 04:30 PM
Hey guys, its getting wintery here in scotland. I know there are lots of traction controls and stability things but how do i effectivly drive a rear wheel drive car in snow? it seems stupid asking but i want to make sure i am using the technolgy properly and i dont really want to get stuck either. thanks
Though, one time, I was in Lake Louise (sp) (night) and jumped the curb (full of snow, of course) toward the direction of the lake. Of course, the lake as hundreds of yards away.
11-26-2005, 04:53 AM
#8
Members
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London UK
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530D SE Arrived 24 Sept 2003
Olivin Metallic, Dakota Black Leather, Active Steering, Automatic Gearbox, Adaptive Headlights, Alloy Wheels 122, Auto-Dim Int + Folding Ext, Dynamic Drive, Through Load System, Lumbar Support - fr seats, Xenon Headlamps, Space Saver With Jack, BMW 6 Disc CD Changer, Maple Wood
I drive to the Alps for skiing couple times per winter so I bought another set of wheels with proper winter tires and do not have any problems driving on snow. The original Bridgestone runflats are completely useless. I had major difficulties when it was an inch of snow here in London. It is an expensive solution if you have a few days of snow-driving but bare in mind that winter tires are designed to work at low temperatures.
11-26-2005, 06:05 AM
#9
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (USA)
Posts: 3,094
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' post='203370' date='Nov 25 2005, 11:06 PM
What tyres sizes? I expect my 245 tyres will be really bad in snow. But then there was very little snow last year, so I didn't find out.
Traction control is the best I've driven, but 245 tyres on the 5er just isn't enough in the dry. (runflats are crap). Back end steps out too easily. Traction control goes mad in the wet. Snow is likely to make it frenzy I assume.
If it snows much, I'll wish I bought an Audi (quattro). Otherwise, the BMW is great. Interested to know how an E60 goes in snow. UK snow that is, on summer tyres.
Traction control is the best I've driven, but 245 tyres on the 5er just isn't enough in the dry. (runflats are crap). Back end steps out too easily. Traction control goes mad in the wet. Snow is likely to make it frenzy I assume.
If it snows much, I'll wish I bought an Audi (quattro). Otherwise, the BMW is great. Interested to know how an E60 goes in snow. UK snow that is, on summer tyres.
seriously the car performed well with runflats and all systems engaged in auto mode.(after all thats all she knows) put it in drive and press like hell with her right foot!
really pxxxed me off cos she wont answere the phone fitted to car now i have to tell her again how to use it
but she wont listen.
are they all like this wives that is . seriously the weather here today has been extreme the worst for many years.i really dont know what is the best course of a ction with traction etc except to keep moving slowly.and keep clear of the stupid bXXXXtards that are around you.
[/quote]
Which tires do you have? i have the goodyear NCT 5 R/F (summe cont) and so far they are fine. We had a bit of snow and lot of rain and still...i feel confi riding with them. So what is the BIG NO NO that people keep on posting about impossible to ride on the rain and snow with perfomance tires?
Thanks
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post