01-25-2015, 06:24 PM | #1 |
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Winter Tyre Necessary?
I got the 20" option on the 6 series I'm receiving and am wondering if anyone has driven theirs in the snowy conditions here in the UK?
Been googling BMW snow driving and all I've seen is bad stuff due to the RWD. I've only ever driven FWD cars (two of which were on 18" wheels and one being the same power as the 640i) in winter and found them fine, never found myself out of control and had only gotten stuck twice - both times i got myself out by rocking the car back and forth. Are BMWs really that bad in the winter? Are buying winter tyres like a mandatory thing for BMWs? thanks in advance |
01-25-2015, 07:22 PM | #2 |
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The stock tires on the 20" wheels are summer tires. So it is up to you. I have the summer tires on my car (19") and on the frosty roads in winter, the rear comes out a bit, but they stay planted.
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01-25-2015, 07:25 PM | #3 |
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It depends which tyres your car is equipped. You CANNOT use summer performance tyres in the snow or temps below about 5 degrees Celsius. If you have all seasons then you are okay.
RWD BMWs are no worse than any other RWD car. But you have to know how to drive RWD in slippery conditions. |
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01-26-2015, 09:50 AM | #5 |
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RWD in the snow isn't bad. As long as you have drove in snow before, its easy. Just remember the rear will come out if you do something you don't want to.
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01-26-2015, 06:27 PM | #6 |
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First of all congrats and enjoy.
Don't suppose you ever considered the x-drive option (probably too late now) In snow, balance plays a huge role ( as well as intelligent careful/ cautious driving. My first car was a '73 TR 6 when I lived in snowy New England. I was warned not to even try driving it in snow. I put Michelin snows on the rear and an 80 lb sack on cement in the trunk and NEVER got stuck!! |
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