X6 is a BEAST in the snow and cold...

midwest 340xi 6sp · 12-09-2009, 09:22 PM

Well -- we had our first big storm and now the cold...The X6 was such a BEAST! Never felt so in control - cornering, starting in snow or ice from a dead stop, cruising, you name it...Historically, I've driven RWD bimmers with snows, but X-drive with snows takes winter driving to a whole other level.

Am very happy with the Pirelli Scorpion run-flats...I was able to find a used 18" pair this summer mounted on dedicated OZ wheels...While I would have preferred 19's for aesthetic purposes, the 18's handle great in winter...

zaha · 12-09-2009, 11:14 PM

I can't wait for my winter tires to come in!! We got snowed in this morning and I did not even think about leaving with the summers on. Glad to hear that it does so well

artrosis · 12-10-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Midwest X6

Well -- we had our first big storm and now the cold...The X6 was such a BEAST! Never felt so in control - cornering, starting in snow or ice from a dead stop, cruising, you name it...Historically, I've driven RWD bimmers with snows, but X-drive with snows takes winter driving to a whole other level.

Am very happy with the Pirelli Scorpion run-flats...I was able to find a used 18" pair this summer mounted on dedicated OZ wheels...While I would have preferred 19's for aesthetic purposes, the 18's handle great in winter...

Can we plase get some pics of your winter tire package!!

REInvestor · 12-10-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zaha

I can't wait for my winter tires to come in!! We got snowed in this morning and I did not even think about leaving with the summers on. Glad to hear that it does so well

How would all season tires perform where you guys are at instead of dedicated snow tires?

chonko · 12-10-2009, 11:42 AM

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How would all season tires perform where you guys are at instead of dedicated snow tires?

The all-season tyres are better than the summer tyres.
Drove the wife's X5 today and it is certainly better than the X6 with summer tyres.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 12-10-2009, 06:14 PM

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The all-season tyres are better than the summer tyres.
Drove the wife's X5 today and it is certainly better than the X6 with summer tyres.

My opinion is you can probably get by with x-drive and all season rubber, but ditch the summer tires when it's cold regardless of the drive-train set-up...

Summer tires are meant for moderate temperatures and will turn as hard as hockey pucks when the temperature turns colder. You are putting yourself and others at risk driving on them when it's cold out.

My son has a 325xi and I put Dunlop Winter Sport 3d's mounted on dedicated winter wheels for the ultimate traction...Overkill? I don't think so

midwest 340xi 6sp · 12-10-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by artrosis

Can we plase get some pics of your winter tire package!!

I'll have to take some when the car is clean and it's not 6 below out!!

REInvestor · 12-10-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chonko

The all-season tyres are better than the summer tyres.
Drove the wife's X5 today and it is certainly better than the X6 with summer tyres.

I plan on putting all season tires on my X6 when it arrives in Jan. Probably Toyo Proxes 4. Hope they have it in X6 size. It's a great tire. Sticks like glue. I have it on my AMG.

sesh1957 · 12-10-2009, 08:38 PM

Drove mine in the snow with all sesons (Mich Latitude Tour HP) and it was solid. Had worried a bit about the size of the tires, but I guess the weight and the traction control makes up for more than the size. It is a beast.

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zaha Private First Class 3 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Bmw X6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I can't wait for my winter tires to come in!! We got snowed in this morning and I did not even think about leaving with the summers on. Glad to hear that it does so well Last edited by zaha; 12-09-2009 at 11:14 PM.. Reason: did not finish post
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sesh1957 Private First Class 34 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2012 535i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Drove mine in the snow with all sesons (Mich Latitude Tour HP) and it was solid. Had worried a bit about the size of the tires, but I guess the weight and the traction control makes up for more than the size. It is a beast.
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