[STR8-6IX]

how many have it with this chassis?

[lsturbointeg]

RWD here!

[5soko]

Just picked up my rwd N55 and in NJ non the less which is even more rare.. no hydraulic steering, all electric when compared to the x drive steering which has the hydraulic tank behind the coolant tank..

[flamelauncher14]

I originally was shopping for something snow friendly and ended up with a RWD

I guess if you combine all 3 of my cars I have 6WD

[Trian]

I have RWD --- and who needs Xdrive in Florida!

[S1ammin]

RWD here too!

[Bbb34]

How do I find out which one I have ?

[flamelauncher14]

Originally Posted by Bbb34

How do I find out which one I have ?

Turn the car over on its back and press the gas pedal to see which wheels spin

[.BMW.]

RWD

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by Trian

I have RWD --- and who needs Xdrive in Florida!

Who needs xDrive in general

[ItBloo]

FWD. how bow dah?

lol, good joke me. rwd

[vpatel867]

We get snow bad so I got the xDrive.

[bake]

NY here and I opted for RWD. I will take RWD + dedicated snow tires over X-Drive any day of the week!

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by bake

NY here and I opted for RWD. I will take RWD + dedicated snow tires over X-Drive any day of the week!

there you go.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by bake

NY here and I opted for RWD. I will take RWD + dedicated snow tires over X-Drive any day of the week!

i can't believe how expensive snow tires are!
$350 for 245/30r20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

$348 for 275/30r20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

at least for my wheels which are the OEM 20" 356'S

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i can't believe how expensive snow tires are!
$350 for 245/30r20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

$348 for 275/30r20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

at least for my wheels which are the OEM 20" 356'S

You need a set of dedicated snows & wheels. Skinny 18 inchers is what you'd need for the snow.

WAIT!!!!! Yours doesn't see snow, does it?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

You need a set of dedicated snows & wheels. Skinny 18 inchers is what you'd need for the snow.

WAIT!!!!! Yours doesn't see snow, does it?

No lol! it's hard enough it sees rain

[Bbb34]

Originally Posted by vpatel867

We get snow bad so I got the xDrive.

We get "a bit" of snow too.



RWD is surprising capable actually, with good winter tires of course. And yes, given same tires AWD is better, no doubt.

Originally Posted by bake

NY here and I opted for RWD. I will take RWD + dedicated snow tires over X-Drive any day of the week!

Same here, many find it hard to believe but it's perfectly fine to drive everywhere.

[bake]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i can't believe how expensive snow tires are!
$350 for 245/30r20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

$348 for 275/30r20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

at least for my wheels which are the OEM 20" 356'S

I have Bridgestone Blizzaks mounted on a set of square 19" M351's. I actually sold my staggered set and bought a square set for winter use. I am running 245's all around and am able to rotate my tires front to back on alternating winters to get more mileage out of them. Plus for snow use, you really don't want too wide of a contact patch. For me this is a good compromise as most of the time it is just freezing temps, not actually snow covered roads. When it does snow, the roads get plowed and cleared relatively quickly in my area (NYC metro). I am 4 winters in on one set of winter tires (about 18K miles total) and probably have one season left before they need replacement. I bought my set used for $550. It is a great investment.

[Bbb34]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i can't believe how expensive snow tires are!
......
at least for my wheels which are the OEM 20" 356'S

20 is overkill for winter tire that's actually going to be driven on snow, way too big and wide. Even OEM size is a bit wider than ideal for snow, size down is always recommended for less surface to slide on and cutting through somewhat deeper snow easier.

In general price for winter tires is same as any other tires you'd buy. Also since you're extending the life of your summer tire, the difference in cost is additional set of rims (and some "sweat equity" twice a year to swap them).

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i can't believe how expensive snow tires are!
$350 for 245/30r20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

$348 for 275/30r20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

at least for my wheels which are the OEM 20" 356'S

you dont want a staggered setup for your winters. especially not 20 inch rims. I paid $450 CAD for like new yokohama winter tires off the classified got such a good deal on them.

Originally Posted by Bbb34

We get "a bit" of snow too.



RWD is surprising capable actually, with good winter tires of course. And yes, given same tires AWD is better, no doubt.



Same here, many find it hard to believe but it's perfectly fine to drive everywhere.

welcome to ontario! I am in toronto, have the same year car, same colour, just different engines

yes, I 100% agree with you. RWD and winter tires is perfectly safe, reasonable, and actually quite alot of fun when getting around in the snow. I have 225/55/r17 yokohama ice guards all around got a great deal on them. I like how these tires do it all well - smooth in the dry, good enough in the rain, at the expense of very deep snow traction - it simply does it all well which is important for a winter tire since it does not always snow here. the ig52c tires have these little slush siping patterns - ridiculously good through slushy roads so much grip for 225 width tires. It's alot of fun!


I really hope you washed your car and got some window tints after taking that picture



heres mine, except I have beige leather. love my colour combo!

[EL Jeffe 5]

rwd here