[nal13]

We had a nice little snow storm overnight in the northeast. Got about 6-8 inches in Southwestern CT and I had to head out to work early this morning. Decided to keep the 550 at home. Not worried about its all weather capabilities, I just didn't want some idiot plowing into my brand new car. This left me with the 528 which proved to be a rock star. Of course the Merritt Parkway (one of our major parkways) was unplowed, but that proved no problem for the x-drive. Actually felt more comfortable in the snow then I previously did in my Audi. There was a little slip and slide here and there, but overall the drive was as uneventful as I could have hoped for.

Anyone else enjoying their x-drive on this snowy day?

[ARC550]

Drove the car last night and the X drive really kicks ass and take names!
I pulled a few hard turns to check the limits of the systems and surprisingly it is extremely predictable. The computers kick in just enough to correct any major slippage with enough to let you do as you like. (tail whips). I felt very confident with the beast.
I have a 2014 jeep grand Cherokee Hemi and honestly nothing compares to its all around off road ability. The 550xi comes decently close. Cheers!

[Dan1416]

X-Drive and Blizzaks on my 528 and this thing was unreal this morning in that same amount here in North Jersey. Couldn't be happier!

[ezmaass]

Driveway still unplowed - the joy of working from home. But I WAS a bit curious to see how the 550xi would fare in the deeper snow... next time. Just couldn't bring myself to take an hour or two to snow-blow it today in this completely freezing weather we're getting!

[pillpusher84]

Originally Posted by nal13

We had a nice little snow storm overnight in the northeast. Got about 6-8 inches in Southwestern CT and I had to head out to work early this morning. Decided to keep the 550 at home. Not worried about its all weather capabilities, I just didn't want some idiot plowing into my brand new car. This left me with the 528 which proved to be a rock star. Of course the Merritt Parkway (one of our major parkways) was unplowed, but that proved no problem for the x-drive. Actually felt more comfortable in the snow then I previously did in my Audi. There was a little slip and slide here and there, but overall the drive was as uneventful as I could have hoped for.

Anyone else enjoying their x-drive on this snowy day?

Same here ... kept the 550xi at home and took the 535xi ... navigated the unplowed roads here in Central NJ like a champ!! Didn't even shovel/plow the driveway (had to be at work early AM) ... right through 8in of snow like nothing!

[Bmrmeup]

Are you all using snow, all-season or summer tires......just asking. I have summer tires(Bridgestone,Potenza's). I can't take the chance in snow. 2011 535xi. Been thinking bout snow tires for the last 3 years...LOL

[kthankzbye]

I felt confident in my 550i rwd in 4 inches of unplowed snow. I had nokian dedicated snow tires and with bmw traction on, It was pretty good. All rwd needs is a dedicated set of snows. Blizzak are amazing as well.

[pMart36]

Originally Posted by nal13

We had a nice little snow storm overnight in the northeast. Got about 6-8 inches in Southwestern CT and I had to head out to work early this morning. Decided to keep the 550 at home. Not worried about its all weather capabilities, I just didn't want some idiot plowing into my brand new car. This left me with the 528 which proved to be a rock star. Of course the Merritt Parkway (one of our major parkways) was unplowed, but that proved no problem for the x-drive. Actually felt more comfortable in the snow then I previously did in my Audi. There was a little slip and slide here and there, but overall the drive was as uneventful as I could have hoped for.

Anyone else enjoying their x-drive on this snowy day?

What kind of tires are you using?

[nal13]

Originally Posted by pMart36

What kind of tires are you using?

Stock all seasons. Firm believer that you don't need dedicated snow tires with awd.

[ezmaass]

You shouldn't need snow tires with xDrive unless you're planning on going through some very rough conditions. In fact, for more than a decade I've driven RWD 3-series cars with all season tires and lived in the north east... never used snow tires on them. They were perfectly fine. Sure, you'd hit the road here and there that was a bit harder to navigate, but as long as you know how to handle the car, you're typically OK. You're just not going to do any steep inclines for sure in a RWD with A/S.

[Daddy Wagon]

Can't wait to get back to my 550 tonight after 2 weeks in Florida to drive it in 72 degree sunshine.

[ezmaass]

Bmrmeup - absolutely, you can't drive summer tires below around 40 degrees since they lose grip in those temps (even on dry pavement)... no less don't have a tread pattern capable of clearing snow.

[Grover432]

Originally Posted by nal13

We had a nice little snow storm overnight in the northeast. Got about 6-8 inches in Southwestern CT and I had to head out to work early this morning. Decided to keep the 550 at home. Not worried about its all weather capabilities, I just didn't want some idiot plowing into my brand new car. This left me with the 528 which proved to be a rock star. Of course the Merritt Parkway (one of our major parkways) was unplowed, but that proved no problem for the x-drive. Actually felt more comfortable in the snow then I previously did in my Audi. There was a little slip and slide here and there, but overall the drive was as uneventful as I could have hoped for.

Anyone else enjoying their x-drive on this snowy day?

I live in western Canada. I'll enjoy my x drive every day from late October to late March.

[remmib]

Originally Posted by nal13

Stock all seasons. Firm believer that you don't need dedicated snow tires with awd.

Of course it'd be better with snow tires, and an xdrive doesn't brake better than a RWD.

[ezmaass]

Originally Posted by remmib

Of course it'd be better with snow tires, and an xdrive doesn't brake better than a RWD.

Maybe even worse due to the extra weight? I've yet to find the "deploy anchor" button!