Whats the 5 like in the snow
02-21-2005, 01:27 PM
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wolverine, it's hard to tell what you're saying vs. what you're quoting. Is the whole thing the quote?
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Can you edit things to help us out?
02-21-2005, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Feb 21 2005, 04:27 PM
wolverine, it's hard to tell what you're saying vs. what you're quoting.? Is the whole thing the quote?
Can you edit things to help us out?
Can you edit things to help us out?
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02-21-2005, 09:48 PM
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BMW got this one right! The car is amazing in the snow with just all season tires. It would have to be almost unstoppable with winter tires. It's not hard to get the antilock breaks to kick in though, my wife hates it when I play around 
02-21-2005, 10:59 PM
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I wonder how many days it snows in England, probably two or three. In this case, just park your car, I wouldn't recommend driving with summer tires in snow, you will not get anywhere.
I have snow tires on my 545 and I get around just fine. I drove my wife's Acura today, which is front wheel drive and has A/S tires, and we got stuck in a parking lot at a restaurant. It took a good while to get out. So, to those whos say RWD with Snows is better than anything without snows, you are definitely right.
I have snow tires on my 545 and I get around just fine. I drove my wife's Acura today, which is front wheel drive and has A/S tires, and we got stuck in a parking lot at a restaurant. It took a good while to get out. So, to those whos say RWD with Snows is better than anything without snows, you are definitely right.
02-21-2005, 11:03 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
I have to drive my E60 in the snow this morning, to get to work.
I wonder how 245 runflats will go. Wish me luck!
The roads are clear, so things should be fine. Just need to watch out for slippery patches, as it's minus 2
I wonder how 245 runflats will go. Wish me luck!
The roads are clear, so things should be fine. Just need to watch out for slippery patches, as it's minus 2
02-21-2005, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gav530d' date='Feb 21 2005, 10:02 PM
Many of you guys on here are used to driving on snow, in England when it snows the country grinds to a halt. I'm a bit? worried what my 530D going to behave like,with? 275/35 18" Bridgestone S03s, hard dynamic drive, auto and 620nm torque at only 2000 rpm.
Any suggestions.
Gavin
Any suggestions.
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It does not make sence to change for winter tyres if we have snow once a year. But Bridgestoone Potenza is a summer tyre so do not expect that it is good on the snow.
02-22-2005, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by vchpak' date='Feb 22 2005, 02:41 AM
[quote name='Gav530d' date='Feb 21 2005, 10:02 PM']Many of you guys on here are used to driving on snow, in England when it snows the country grinds to a halt. I'm a bit? worried what my 530D going to behave like,with? 275/35 18" Bridgestone S03s, hard dynamic drive, auto and 620nm torque at only 2000 rpm.
Any suggestions.
Gavin
Any suggestions.
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It does not make sence to change for winter tyres if we have snow once a year. But Bridgestoone Potenza is a summer tyre so do not expect that it is good on the snow.
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[/quote]Why would you go with 18" winter tires when you have 17" Bridgestones??
02-22-2005, 10:25 AM
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To be succinct, the E60 "sucks" in the snow. BMW AWD is a long time coming in the 5 series. Now it needs to be offered on the 545i / 550i V8 cars.
However, snows all around, at least allow you to limp around when necessary.
Personally, I would loose the 275s for the winter and get some 225 - 17s for ultimate grip.
However, snows all around, at least allow you to limp around when necessary.
Personally, I would loose the 275s for the winter and get some 225 - 17s for ultimate grip.
02-22-2005, 11:26 PM
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I Have driven 530d with autotranny in wintery conditions. The car was equipped with excellent Nokian Hakkapeliitta 4 studded winter tyres.
Driving was fun and full of grip. Of course the car outpowers the tires anytime, so you have to be careful though.
Without DSC, slides are long and smooth as long as you apply throttle, but at the very moment you ease off - grip is instantly back. That sudden stop from powerslide can surprise at first, but once you get used to it - no problem.
Tire size was "European original" 225/55/16
Driving was fun and full of grip. Of course the car outpowers the tires anytime, so you have to be careful though.
Without DSC, slides are long and smooth as long as you apply throttle, but at the very moment you ease off - grip is instantly back. That sudden stop from powerslide can surprise at first, but once you get used to it - no problem.
Tire size was "European original" 225/55/16