<![CDATA[driving bmw in winter?]]>ok guys ive decided to run my e46 in the snow this year just looking for any tips for driving a bimmer in the snow...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/2107/driving-bmw-in-winterRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:42:43 GMTSat, 16 Nov 2013 15:32:14 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Mon, 16 Dec 2013 03:16:25 GMT]]>So prior to snow my car was alpine white now its artic grey....>_<

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32812https://wibimmers.com/post/32812Mon, 16 Dec 2013 03:16:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:45:30 GMT]]>Jeep is unbroken so not so much e46 rage drifting now just go cyclone with that 4x4 gas guzzling fun

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M318 said:

THREE QUARTER THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING ..... if in an M vehicle.

I drift at idle

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32373https://wibimmers.com/post/32373Mon, 09 Dec 2013 18:28:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:49:52 GMT]]>My driveway looks the same Andy!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32359https://wibimmers.com/post/32359Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:49:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:43:22 GMT]]>Wish I had a winter car, but snow tires will due for now. Staying low all winter too.

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Drove straight out of the driveway

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32349https://wibimmers.com/post/32349Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:43:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:53:06 GMT]]>I use the E28 for longer commutes, and hauling stuff that you wouldn't want in a nice E46.. Haha

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32321https://wibimmers.com/post/32321Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:53:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:45:27 GMT]]>E46? Thought you had the e28 daily

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32320https://wibimmers.com/post/32320Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:45:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:14:26 GMT]]>That's my biggest gripe with the E46, is the stupid windows getting frozen shut. Makes it a pain in the asshole to get the door open. Other then that, no snow tires here, on any of the BMW's. No need, hardly drive them, yay for carpooling to work!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32318https://wibimmers.com/post/32318Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:14:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:26:02 GMT]]>driving my M3 in the snow. didnt change a thing except my foot is on the throttle a lot more

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32308https://wibimmers.com/post/32308Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:26:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Wed, 04 Dec 2013 21:26:38 GMT]]>Snow tires are key. If I didnt have my coupe (stupid frameless window drop to open door thing gets frozen stuck) and already have my other AWD car, I'd rock my E46 all year long. Just give it a bath at the car wash every now and then to keep the salt at bay.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/32114https://wibimmers.com/post/32114Wed, 04 Dec 2013 21:26:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Sat, 30 Nov 2013 15:01:00 GMT]]>yes i would ,   as i said before its a car, a car built with a HEATER, a car that was BUILT for ALL climate conditions

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31912https://wibimmers.com/post/31912Sat, 30 Nov 2013 15:01:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Tue, 26 Nov 2013 01:40:28 GMT]]>Well the drive to work approx. 1Mile was quite interesting driving at a 45 to 90 degree angle the whole way. By the time I was there I had white tread and was rolling around marshmellows. 6Pm i bought a full set of new winter tires problem solved. Crisis averted

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31754https://wibimmers.com/post/31754Tue, 26 Nov 2013 01:40:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:58:00 GMT]]>I had no idea it was going to snow last night/today...ugh. 

The e46 was Rage Drifting all over the East Side at a blazing 20 mph this morning.  If I blink I can still see the traction control light flashing.

What are winter tires?????

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31722https://wibimmers.com/post/31722Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:58:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:06:45 GMT]]>All rage drifting aside lol I'm rolling on ziex ze 512 falkens right now and just went through the snow and it did alright... I'm just drivingy car for mileage right now. I have a jeep 4x4 for the snow as well but she's a guzzler with the v8

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31718https://wibimmers.com/post/31718Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:06:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 06:27:12 GMT]]>Close Im on my phone so I cant embed but here is the vid-

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I love my E39 said:

Please insert video here of Audi R8 driving to get groceries in snow storm here. [Would be me] >>>>>

I gotchu!

Jon Olsson's R8 in snow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3kCzEzlURU

Jon Olsson's Lamborghini Gallardo in snow:

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31685https://wibimmers.com/post/31685Sun, 24 Nov 2013 01:18:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Fri, 22 Nov 2013 22:50:37 GMT]]>Please insert video here of Audi R8 driving to get groceries in snow storm here. [Would be me] >>>>>

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REKIII said:

So, if you had a bugatti veyron, you'd tool around all winter in the salt and watch it get rusty?

You know I would drive it in winter Reeeekeeee.

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jawa said:

its a car, a car that can be driven in winter ,  so what if it gets a little rusty, its going to happen sooner or later

So, if you had a bugatti veyron, you'd tool around all winter in the salt and watch it get rusty?

A blanket statement like that is stupid.  Some of us don;t want our cars to get rusty, ever and will do what we need to, to avoid it.  If someone has the means to be able to preserve the car they love then so be it.

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I love my E39 said:

I say dont drive it in the snow and buy a rusty bucket for the price of a set of snow tires problem solved.

its a car, a car that can be driven in winter ,  so what if it gets a little rusty, its going to happen sooner or later

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31448https://wibimmers.com/post/31448Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:14:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Tue, 19 Nov 2013 07:02:40 GMT]]>Aside from all of the Rage Drifting, the main keys are good winter tires, good driving techniques, and keeping your lights and wheel openings clear of snow. Good winter tires can be either actual snow tires, or good quality all season tires. Either way, with a RWD car, you're best off with a set of four. Beyond that, drive at reasonable speeds where you can keep control of the car. My E30 is a beast in the snow, and drives almost like my wife's AWD. I have to watch myself to make sure I don't get over confident.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31441https://wibimmers.com/post/31441Tue, 19 Nov 2013 07:02:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:30:12 GMT]]>Drive your car.  /thread

Also, FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31385https://wibimmers.com/post/31385Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:30:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Mon, 18 Nov 2013 03:21:32 GMT]]>4 good snow tires and practice by ice racing

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/31360https://wibimmers.com/post/31360Mon, 18 Nov 2013 03:21:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to driving bmw in winter? on Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:16:48 GMT]]>

Narcosis said:

On a more serious note, I've never owned a set of snow tires.  My cars have always been on good all season radials, and while snows would have provided more control, I know how to drive well enough that it's not an issue.

With that said, get a good set of snow tires and drive in a sane manner.

Same here, never had an issue. Driven e28/e36/e39s daily in the snow but I knew the cars and roads well. You can pick up good snow tires used too if you don't wanna invest in new ones.

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