First Snowfall with my F80

unfoundnemo · 11-15-2018, 05:15 PM

Glad I fitted my winter tires/wheels early. Had to maneuver around a few disabled cars on my way home after I brushed this off. I didn't even light up the DSC until I hit the driveway. Stay safe everyone.

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coldsteelrain · 11-15-2018, 05:24 PM

I just went out on about 2-3 inches of snow. I am so glad I got winter tires this year. What a difference in driving on snow with these sottozeros.

///M4ster Yoda · 11-15-2018, 05:29 PM

I'm screwed on my way home tonight. Had no idea it was gonna snow. Winter tires are sitting in the garage. Shit!

unfoundnemo · 11-15-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by coldsteelrain

I just went out on about 2-3 inches of snow. I am so glad I got winter tires this year. What a difference in driving on snow with these sottozeros.

Square setup at 255/35/19 with Sottozeros on the 437Ms here as well. I definitely don't like the stretch of the 255 sottozero on the rear, but can't complain about the grip. Much better than the MPSS on 666Ms anywhere below 50 degrees.

coldsteelrain · 11-15-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

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Originally Posted by coldsteelrain

I just went out on about 2-3 inches of snow. I am so glad I got winter tires this year. What a difference in driving on snow with these sottozeros.

Square setup at 255/35/19 with Sottozeros on the 437Ms here as well. I definitely don't like the stretch of the 255 sottozero on the rear, but can't complain about the grip. Much better than the MPSS on 666Ms anywhere below 50 degrees.

I went with 265/30/20 front and 295/30/20 rear on my rims
(Pictures from when I installed them)

knightarmor · 11-15-2018, 05:48 PM

Glad to hear you guys are liking the Sottozero's in the few inches of snow. 245/45-18's here. No snow yet in the PNW!

aerostar · 11-15-2018, 06:14 PM

Man, I had to put on my Blizzaks in the dark yesterday.

My rear two are rotating backwards (they're directional).

I got stuck on a hill near my house. Last year I had no problem.

I think the tread may be low as well.

2kaccordocoupe · 11-15-2018, 06:24 PM

I swapped my winters on this past weekend. So glad I did as we have a storm in progress.

doug_999 · 11-15-2018, 06:39 PM

Where are the guys saying they wait until thanksgiving to put the snows on? Cause that made me laugh then and even more now

nicknaz · 11-15-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by aerostar

I got stuck on a hill near my house. Last year I had no problem.

Hill + ice is no bueno

4wd with Locking diffs + studdable snow tires is sometimes the only way

ilia · 11-15-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

Where are the guys saying they wait until thanksgiving to put the snows on? Cause that made me laugh then and even more now

Laugh it up buddy

... Most years Thanksgiving is just fine. The way the weather is going though we might be having snow in September pretty soon.

doug_999 · 11-15-2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ilia

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Originally Posted by doug_999

Where are the guys saying they wait until thanksgiving to put the snows on? Cause that made me laugh then and even more now

Laugh it up buddy

... Most years Thanksgiving is just fine. The way the weather is going though we might be having snow in September pretty soon.

That's my point

. I used to take off the snows on April 15, now May 1. But seriously, thanksgiving is crazy. I think nov 1 and may 1 are the new norms.

henrylee · 11-15-2018, 11:09 PM

White on white

IK6SPEED · 11-15-2018, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by coldsteelrain

I went with 265/30/20 front and 295/30/20 rear on my rims
(Pictures from when I installed them)

That’s ridiculous for winter tires.

kss · 11-16-2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

That's my point

. I used to take off the snows on April 15, now May 1. But seriously, thanksgiving is crazy. I think nov 1 and may 1 are the new norms.

We had 8 inches just after labour day in Calgary. Getting another snowfall tonight- will be my first in a RWD car and the first in over 10 years on a non-AWD. Will find out how the snow tires do!

I’ve been washing the car every 2nd day since I got it last week. I guess for the next few days I’ll get to see how Austin yellow looks dirty😁

Kooch · 11-16-2018, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

Where are the guys saying they wait until thanksgiving to put the snows on? Cause that made me laugh then and even more now

That's definitely me. But in fairness most years thanksgiving weekend is just fine. I left work early yesterday to get home before the snow started around 8pm. Then proceeded to put on the snows in the dark. Pain in the ass but no way the Kuhmo 305 rears were going anywhere on any snow....

GOLFFRR · 11-16-2018, 05:39 AM

wow thats a lot of snow! it was 88 degrees here yesterday.

instarand · 11-16-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by coldsteelrain

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Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

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Originally Posted by coldsteelrain

I just went out on about 2-3 inches of snow. I am so glad I got winter tires this year. What a difference in driving on snow with these sottozeros.

Square setup at 255/35/19 with Sottozeros on the 437Ms here as well. I definitely don't like the stretch of the 255 sottozero on the rear, but can't complain about the grip. Much better than the MPSS on 666Ms anywhere below 50 degrees.

I went with 265/30/20 front and 295/30/20 rear on my rims
(Pictures from when I installed them)

I did the same. Only I kept the 666 wheels.

knepsterd · 11-16-2018, 07:31 AM

I am going to put the snow shoes on today, a bit after the fact. Usually wait first or second week of Dec on Long Island.

Maitre_Absolut · 11-16-2018, 07:38 AM

Only about 2cm here in Toronto, still haven't had a chance to see how the CS will do. Coming off 3 AWD cars.

I'm on 255/275 PA4 using replica 437M.

unfoundnemo · 11-16-2018, 09:20 AM

I was already thinking about making the change in late September. It's more the cold than the snow that I worry about. Dry traction below 50 degrees on the MPSS tires is virtually non-existent.

ml531 · 11-16-2018, 09:44 PM

The commute home was nasty last night by me and thankfully I put my set on the day before. I'm running the BMW recommended setup and the car drove like a champ. My normal 20 minute commute took about 2.5 hours yesterday but I had virtually no issues up or down hills or on any corners and the car felt pretty good.

OEM 640M and Continental Winter Contact 255/40/18 squared all around.

I used to run Blizzaks which were great in the snow but hated how the car drove with them. This is my first season with them and so far I'm impressed by these Conti's!

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