Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
let it snow let it snow let it snow
let it snow let it snow let it snow
Just started in the last hour so will be interested to see how the wintrac extremes cope in the morning ::)
F15 X5 M50d
Aston Martin Vanquish
previous
F37 435d Xdrive GC
F80 M3, E92 M3, 640D M Sport, E70 xDrive30d M Sport, E89 sDrive30i M Sport highline
996 Turbo S
Aston Martin Vanquish
previous
F37 435d Xdrive GC
F80 M3, E92 M3, 640D M Sport, E70 xDrive30d M Sport, E89 sDrive30i M Sport highline
996 Turbo S
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
Should be fine.... ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
It's due to start here in the wee small hours...not that I'm going to check!
R
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
It's due to start here in the wee small hours...not that I'm going to check!
R
![ant :ant:](./images/smilies/crawl.gif)
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
Got myself ready today. ![Thumbs Down :thumbsdown:](./images/smilies/smilie_bad.gif)
![Thumbs Down :thumbsdown:](./images/smilies/smilie_bad.gif)
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds
let it snow let it snow let it snow
Has arrived in Solihull. Will I be ok in my X with RFTs and no winter tyres?!
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
hmmm great news, got 2 punctures on the x5 so have to use the e30 tomorrow for work, so own the x5 for 18months and its off the road the only day it snows!
current: 2016 Vw Crafter
2007 318d touring
2008 Transit sport van
1964 vw beach buggy
1988 e30 325i convertible
2007 318d touring
2008 Transit sport van
1964 vw beach buggy
1988 e30 325i convertible
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
cheers ashway, made me pull the blind up and check here .................. YEP very fine flakes here too!! Let me know if u fancy meeting up. i cant wait to see what my X5 is like in the snow!
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
- Don Coffey
- Snr Member
- Posts: 2452
- Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:25 am
- Location: Here, there and everywhere
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
[quote="Shez1878"]
Has arrived in Solihull. Will I be ok in my X with RFTs and no winter tyres?!
[/quote]
This will depend a lot on the width of the wheels, depth of tread and pattern of tread. Ie a performance tread will have the poorest traction, where as a M&S pattern will give you more traction. If your tread depth is low, 3mm or less, then regardless of tread pattern traction could be an issue. At the end of the day, you have four wheel drive that will help a lot, but your real enemy in snow and ice is the brakes. Stay off them and plan well ahead.
Don
Has arrived in Solihull. Will I be ok in my X with RFTs and no winter tyres?!
[/quote]
This will depend a lot on the width of the wheels, depth of tread and pattern of tread. Ie a performance tread will have the poorest traction, where as a M&S pattern will give you more traction. If your tread depth is low, 3mm or less, then regardless of tread pattern traction could be an issue. At the end of the day, you have four wheel drive that will help a lot, but your real enemy in snow and ice is the brakes. Stay off them and plan well ahead.
Don
![Image](http://i63.tinypic.com/2mqnipv.jpg)
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
And you can always engage 'snow' mode too. Single press of the DSC button. Part disables it and is good for tricky conditions. You should get the caption 'Traction' appear in the central info display.
If you press and hold the button then everything gets turned off.......not a good idea!
Richard
If you press and hold the button then everything gets turned off.......not a good idea!
Richard
Last edited by X5Sport on Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
![ant :ant:](./images/smilies/crawl.gif)
let it snow let it snow let it snow
Thanks chaps
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
thanks for the tips; like i say, i've not had a x5 in the snow before. had my wheels off the other day and cleaned them up "behind the ears" and did check the tread/pressure. the front have 5 and the rears have 6mm.
they are all Bridgestone, but not M&S.
amazes me how many cars run about with like 2mm or less tread! dunno about you, but in my car i carry my wife, 2 young children. nothing more precious; no way would i drive with anything less than 3mm. 1.6 ........... yeah right, never on my vehicles!
![Thumbs Up :thumbsup:](./images/smilies/smilie_thumbsup.gif)
amazes me how many cars run about with like 2mm or less tread! dunno about you, but in my car i carry my wife, 2 young children. nothing more precious; no way would i drive with anything less than 3mm. 1.6 ........... yeah right, never on my vehicles!
Last edited by awj85 on Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
False economy anyway as you might as well benefit from the new tyres rather than the next owner when you trade the car in.
X5M F85, Golf Clipper, Abarth 595 Competizioni, Jeep
911 50th anniversary -
Site & Forum Admin Team Member.
911 50th anniversary -
Site & Forum Admin Team Member.
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
I've been ready for just over a week so looking forward to the snow now. Well actually the X has performed superbly over the last couple of years with summer tyres in the winter months.
And Shez, I'll happily give you a tow if needed....![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
And Shez, I'll happily give you a tow if needed....
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
![Image](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Mobile%20Uploads/565206fe-e472-48f5-a048-3e0c977c2521_zps3d9452b9.jpg~original)
let it snow let it snow let it snow
No snow around here yet. Even it snows my work is 1 mile away so i should be just ok. On the other hand i have to go to the post office to ship the xenons to Raj so an extra half a mile might be tricky... ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
2005(55) VW TouranTDI met. black
Re: let it snow let it snow let it snow
Better safe than sorry. I would leave those lights at home, just in case
)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
X5M F85, Golf Clipper, Abarth 595 Competizioni, Jeep
911 50th anniversary -
Site & Forum Admin Team Member.
911 50th anniversary -
Site & Forum Admin Team Member.
let it snow let it snow let it snow
[quote="pvr"]
Better safe than sorry. I would leave those lights at home, just in case
)
[/quote]
You might be right..
Raj;
Sorry buddy there might be a slight delay on post due to weather![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
Better safe than sorry. I would leave those lights at home, just in case
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/original.gif)
[/quote]
You might be right..
Raj;
Sorry buddy there might be a slight delay on post due to weather
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
2005(55) VW TouranTDI met. black