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- Plano, Texas, USA
Have you tried driving that E39 on snow and ice? That would be really fun ⋯
We have one (2000 BMW 528i) and I know ⋯
Have you tried driving that E39 on snow and ice? That would be really fun ⋯
Have you tried driving that E39 on snow and ice? That would be really fun ⋯
We have one (2000 BMW 528i) and I know ⋯
It was 33*F yesterday with mixed rain/snow, and hit 11*F this morning, of course every road surface is glossy like mirror. I'm on DM-V2, was able to slide the rear a bit in a parking lot in the morning. Got home to a driveway coated with ice, tested the tires by stopping at the entry of the driveway (all wheels on ice), couldn't get it to go up without first backing up a bit so that the rear wheels got out of the ice sheet.
Overall, super happy with the DM-V2, could have spun out of control easily on the ice with the stock Yoko. My wife's Accord on Xi3 is also good.
Out of curiosity from a stop... if you can do it again with all fours on ice. Wipers on but with as cold as it is probably doesn't matter and then just a slight amount of braking while on the gas.
I've never played with mine on the brake part like this but have heard this can shift power around some for more traction. MikeM mention a similar technique on a steep driveway.
No way my OEM Toyos would get up that without a good run at it
Sorry for asking a silly question. I am having default tyres which were there when i bought car. Mine is 2016 AWD Touring. I have never driven it on snow ( living in hot California ) .
So my question is that Can i drive my car on snow with same tyres ? if No, should i use snow specific tyres ? or should i put chains while driving in snow ? (boom03)
I feel completely different. My 2016 GT with 19" stock tires sucks in the snow. Yeah I'm sure buying winter tires would help a lot, but even with the new stock tires I expected it to go better. Doesn't stop for crap even in 1" of snow. I have a Jeep Renegade TH and it plows through anything. Being able to lock in the 4x4 is way better. We will be dumping the CX-5 as soon as possible.
you're crazy! That stopping distance.. what was that like 1/4 mi or so?
Good to know the elecronics work well, but I sure as hell wouldn't want to be pushing them to the limit on a narrow road.
Off topic: Unobtanium you've got a pretty cool sounding voice. You should do more review videos.
I feel completely different. My 2016 GT with 19" stock tires sucks in the snow. Yeah I'm sure buying winter tires would help a lot, but even with the new stock tires I expected it to go better. Doesn't stop for crap even in 1" of snow. I have a Jeep Renegade TH and it plows through anything. Being able to lock in the 4x4 is way better. We will be dumping the CX-5 as soon as possible.
Long and short of it? get some better tires. The vehicle isn't the issue. Your tires are.
Stock factory tires suck, period. Better tires make a world of difference.