Xdrive in the E60
11-04-2006, 04:11 AM
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My Ride: My 1st was an '06 530xi, Titanium Silver w/ gray dakota leather, sport pkg. & Nav.
Now my 2nd is an '08 650i CP, Space Gray, Blk Dakota, Sprt. Auto, HUD, Sprt. Pkg., Prem. Sound, High Beam Ast. & Comfort Access
As we approach the snow season here in the Eastern U.S., I was looking for some feedback from Xi owners on handling and performance on snow covered or icy roads, with their e60's. My car has the OEM Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires.
11-04-2006, 04:16 AM
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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Originally Posted by my1stbeemer' post='352260' date='Nov 4 2006, 02:11 PM
As we approach the snow season here in the Eastern U.S., I was looking for some feedback from Xi owners on handling and performance on snow covered or icy roads, with their e60's. My car has the OEM Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires.
11-04-2006, 04:38 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by BMW ///M 525xi' post='352263' date='Nov 4 2006, 08:16 AM
Well i had my car for 5 days and it snowed already. So i still had the original "bmw tires" and i have to admit the car held wonderfully on those snow covered roads. Even mounting a little hill (156 m but steap) with cobble stones covered by snow went without any problems...
Hmmm....now you got me wondering if I should dump $1000 for tires or do some mods
.Although, my 18" wheels are going to become my winter set-up, as I'm looking to buy 19's for summer. I guess the more traction, the better, so maybe I'll still buy them. Thoughts?
11-04-2006, 05:06 AM
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My Ride: 1973 porsche 911, 32,000 miles,with all S options and leather sport seats. 2004 porsche GT3,white track car, 2003 porsche boxter "my wife's" 2004 3/4 ton suburban tow vehicle, 24' pace trailer, 2006 BMW530XI, black, auburn, also "my wife's" about to buy a BMW 550I,silver gray,
Try nokian hakkapalitta snows, on our 530XI they are great.
11-04-2006, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jim911' post='352269' date='Nov 4 2006, 09:06 AM
Try nokian hakkapalitta snows, on our 530XI they are great.
11-04-2006, 06:27 AM
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Yep 
used them on my E30 M3s before on a staggered size w/ studs on the back, great stuff! When I ordered them I can have w/ or w/o studs but the tires are studs ready.
used them on my E30 M3s before on a staggered size w/ studs on the back, great stuff! When I ordered them I can have w/ or w/o studs but the tires are studs ready.
Originally Posted by jim911' post='352269' date='Nov 4 2006, 08:06 AM
Try nokian hakkapalitta snows, on our 530XI they are great.
11-04-2006, 09:01 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525Xi Build: Sep 2005 Del: May 2006
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='352265' date='Nov 4 2006, 07:38 AM
Really? So are you going to get winter tires? I was on the verge of buying Blizzak LM-25's for the car.
Hmmm....now you got me wondering if I should dump $1000 for tires or do some mods .
Although, my 18" wheels are going to become my winter set-up, as I'm looking to buy 19's for summer. I guess the more traction, the better, so maybe I'll still buy them. Thoughts?
Hmmm....now you got me wondering if I should dump $1000 for tires or do some mods
.Although, my 18" wheels are going to become my winter set-up, as I'm looking to buy 19's for summer. I guess the more traction, the better, so maybe I'll still buy them. Thoughts?
11-04-2006, 07:28 PM
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I live in Iowa and have 18" LM-25's for the winter (on knock off rims), and 18" summers that came with the sport package and optional Style 123's. You can see pics in the gallery (search for "Shoes"). My '99 528i with Dunlop M3's (17") would not make it up the steepest hill in my neighborhood in the snow. My 530xi laughs at the challenge.
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http://forums.e60.net/uploads/1141447280/g...6_623_70315.jpg
Winter:
http://forums.e60.net/uploads/1141447280/g...6_623_70315.jpg
11-05-2006, 04:20 AM
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My Ride: 06 530xi Silver Grey / Black Leather
The 530xi with stock tires works great in winter conditions. One good test was while in the Eastern Sierra snowboarding last year it snowed just short of four feet in two days. Between snow plows there was plenty of snow on the roads and easily charged through it as needed. Great up hills and in the corners. In a mix of ice and slush at lower elevations car handled very well.
11-06-2006, 12:27 PM
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My Ride: 06 530XI Sapphire Black, Black Int. 6sp, Cold, Prem
Stock 17's seem to handle a few inches of snow fairly well here in NJ although I have to admit, I usually work from home when the white stuff flies or use the SUV
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