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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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My new 09 535 Xdrive with 17" all seasons performed perfectly in the snow today. I bought the Xdrive for days like this.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Get winter tires for this snow. I drove like a champ on the LIE earlier, no problems. And no problems around my neighborhood. I see other cars slipping everywhere.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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I agree snow sucks, my car has been parked for the last 3 days and it looks like another week to come. Snow and ice is hitting us hard here in the NW. Taxis are the way to go here
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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I am back to my OEM 17" rims with continental conti sport all season tires. So far so good. We just got hit by about a foot of snow here in Chicago suburbs and yes SNOW SUCKS. I have to drive the wifey's SUV today to get to work.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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I really should have went continental... Absolutely not getting Kuhmo's again..


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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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The M handled amazing in the snow today. I LOVE my Blizzak tires. What a HUGE difference they make! Car didn't slip.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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For the record, snow doesn't suck. I feel bad for the unfortunate souls that do not get to experience its beauty and the fun and challenging drive.
In the northeast, we get to develop driving skills unmatched by those that do not have the good fortune of driving in snow. Some of those skills can be real life savers in gravel and sand driving. We all know what hot and sticky is like, but only some of us get to experience the beauty that is snow. Ice driving is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. I really feel sorry for the folks with year round warm climate. Sorry, your loss......
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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my house is on a hill.. so is my driveway.. on that note.. in the middle of this crappy white stuff :thumbsdown: i slid going up the hill..finally got into the drivway, and then couldnt go any further.. PIMA! my foot is so light today so i dont wanna hear it.. i had to park in the spot that this school bus left nice and dry.. till i shoveled the driveway and street, THEN i was able 2get in the driveway
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Snow is for Christmas Cards, not roads. The older I get the souther I want to go.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='749172' date='Dec 19 2008, 07:47 PM
Snow is for Christmas Cards, not roads. The older I get the souther I want to go.
Well said! Unless I'm there for the skiing, I'll pass on the "thrill" of driving in the snow. Even if it is "the most fun you can have with your clothes on"...
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