335xi in the Winter?

335xiRacer77 · 04-02-2011, 05:37 PM

So we all know i am a total newbie, my question is how many of you on here use your xi's in the winter time? Im just wondering how they do with snow tires or with just regular tires? Im debating buying a beater 4x4 for the winter time and park it but just curious how they do? i know this year in colo there was hardly any snow but some years it gets bad.. thanks... see you all at bandimere!

Dackz · 04-02-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 335xiRacer77

So we all know i am a total newbie, my question is how many of you on here use your xi's in the winter time? Im just wondering how they do with snow tires or with just regular tires? Im debating buying a beater 4x4 for the winter time and park it but just curious how they do? i know this year in colo there was hardly any snow but some years it gets bad.. thanks... see you all at bandimere!

I run my 335i in the snow with bliazzaks. Blizzaks and xi = tank. The problem becomes ground clearance. Aside from that, they are fine. I've even had my car in about 6" and had no problems. The only reason i would own a 4x4 is for deep snow and so my car doesn't need to get out in the weather. But it's only a 335, not like it's a Ferrari or something.

mattsfeir · 04-02-2011, 06:27 PM

Works great in winter with snow tires. I have a set of 225/45-17 snow tires. It's been my daily driver this past winter, much more fun driving this vs a beater.

Bimmer This · 04-02-2011, 10:27 PM

Xi's with a set of winters does awesome. Just ask Alex and Matt.

IN54NITY · 04-03-2011, 10:58 AM

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Xi's with a set of winters does awesome. Just ask Alex and Matt.

Yep. We're both lowered as well. Maybe one day a year I'm a snow plow on my house's street. I fixed that all up by doing donuts up and down it. My neighbors know I'm a nut job. Colorado front range snow dumps don't last long. The snow tends to be "dry" (low water content, aka "powder") and with any sun or wind, melts/sublimates away pretty quickly. The question is whether you need xi at all.

See you next year at RMC BMWCCA's ice gymkhana at/on Lake Georgetown.

IN54NITY · 04-03-2011, 11:08 AM

Ah, maybe your question was really if you can get by with one set of tires? I highly recommend, even with only one set of wheels, trading off dedicated summer and winter tires. The joke is A/S tires stands for "always/sucks". But it's true, IMNSHO.

forza1976 · 04-03-2011, 01:17 PM

I love my xi with Blizzaks in the winter. Definitely a great driving around in the snow and packed snow. I'm lower than stock so it is interesting from time to time when the white crap is a bit deeper.

335xiRacer77 · 04-03-2011, 03:16 PM

nice well maybe i will get to try it out tomorrow morning!!!! haha

forza1976 · 04-03-2011, 07:21 PM

There isn't any snow on the ground.

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forza1976 Major General 3398 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	I love my xi with Blizzaks in the winter. Definitely a great driving around in the snow and packed snow. I'm lower than stock so it is interesting from time to time when the white crap is a bit deeper.
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forza1976 Major General 3398 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	There isn't any snow on the ground.
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