Are BMWs truly a nightmare during winter?? The truth about rear wheel drive BMWs in the snow

It isn't uncommon to find a rear wheel drive BMW for sale, but is this really a deal breaker? With the proper equipment rear wheel drive is absolutely a car that can be used in all conditions. Tires can make all the difference on the track, but it doesn't stop there. Even on the road tires can make any car safe and enjoyable or a nightmare if the tire isn't right.

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[petermoad]

Tenza does this mean you've never been stuck in the snow?

[Throughthelurkinglass]

If you know what you're doing it's a dream come true.

[DjordjeSrpski]

my e60 was really bad in the snow, i think its partly because it was automatic, i really had good snow tiers but whenever there was a bit higher hill - other cars with fwd could get up and i just couldn't. Moved to e90 325i xdrive and i really never felt safer.

[wonkothesane]

“BMW being bad in the snow” comes from people using summer tyres in the winter! Here in the UK not many people change tyres at all. Even with no snow it is much better to change to winter/all season.

[OFFSHOREDOUG]

Never been stuck in any of my BMWs. Maybe not Canada winters but highlands of Scotland.

[MikeNolanRecruitment]

Series 4 driver here in the UK with a hill on my road. Little bit of snow and ice- can confirm BMWs are really really bad in the snow and ice 😮

[MikeL-FL]

I’ve never had an issue with them. Driving number 5 right now. The first 4 were up in NY. No issues except getting out of snowed in spots. The lack of mechanical lsd is a major issue. Of course, all but my E39 had X-drive, but still.

[SPSHIFTING]

i just purchased mine with run flats and do you even know about these tires because i literally get stuck everywhere with snow, i cant believe how bad it is, where i use my older 2003 V6 Honda Accord and it pulls right out., , ,

[frostyproductions]

tyres tyres tires, bmw is amazing in snow with good tires!!!

[equaliser]

Winter tyres are made for mud slush and temperatures less than 8' degrees, not just for Snow,

[equaliser]

I got winter tyres on my 320D xdrive, and it is perfect, it's the Cheapskates who drive with summer tyres that give cars a bad name.

[Rumblingbelly]

My 2009 330i with 10 year old winter tires doesnt have enough grip, sliding and spinning all the time.

[umufella]

Where do you buy your snow tires from? I can't seem to find this size (255/35R18) in snow anywhere

[AlexHernandez-vgqw]

My 36 is terrible In the snow. But it’s probably my fault. Itis my race build so it has none traction control and I also messed up the 50-50 weight part lol

[werbinvargas]

I currently have a rwd 328 and live where it snows a lot do you recommend switching over to run flat winter tires or just regular winter tires my current tires are currently run flat

[CindyLouise]

I haven't purchased snow tires since moving to snow country. Been wondering if I need them.

[davidgeorge]

the term 'snow tires' is incorrect and causes a misconception for those driving in winter conditions that may not get significant amounts of snowfall. 'Winter tires' are required when temperatures fall below 40deg., summer performance tires turn into rocks when subjected to winter temperatures due to the rubber compounds used in their design. Winter tires are designed w/ rubber compounds that keep the tires pliable in cold weather. Invest in rim / tire set up for winter ... your car will thank you

[mikeb]

Ehh if you can problem. Two snow tires on the rear of my 128i, terrifying over 80mphs but it will go thru anything w snow tires. Yep two sets of rims is the way to go.

[pucha]

any recommendations for snow tires for my 03 e39 540i?

[fryreartechnology]

We salt the roads and that is why I don’t like driving mine however it is better then my truck and way better then my wife’s fwd car