OFFICIAL X3 & Snow thread - XBimmers

SANK_CH · 12-20-2011, 01:50 AM

Time came to make a thread with X3 in the snow.

These were taken last Sunday. Car is wonderful to drive in the snow.

OOOSQ · 12-20-2011, 04:39 AM

The more i see this silver colour the more it grows on me.

Classy colour.

tank531 · 12-20-2011, 05:16 AM

Sank - they look like summer wheels but what about the tyres, I cant see enough of the tread to tell - can't believe you still have summer rubber in CH mountains?

SANK_CH · 12-20-2011, 07:04 AM

Thx OOOSQ

@ tank531, for sure it's the original M rims with the Winter Pirelli tires in the same size as the sommer ones. It was less expensive to change only the tires than to take the 18" Winter Set!!!

Drove 2 mountain passes on Sunday, roads not cleared (only by other cars), and everything went fine. The small path to reach the place, where the pictures were taken, was very steep & slippery. By driving it down I could test for the first time the downhill assistant: very effficient.

cheesebag · 12-20-2011, 07:22 AM

Good photos! makes me feel all Christmassy!

niccolini · 12-20-2011, 12:14 PM

Which Pirelli tires are using? Sottozero Serie II? I know it's not the thread but are they any good?

SANK_CH · 12-20-2011, 12:26 PM

Salut Niccolini,

Yes Pirelli Sottozero, in these sizes 19" there is only one model available. They are very good. Used to drive this morning at 120 km/h on the snowy highway between la cote and Nyon. Early enough in the morning to avoid traffic, then too much traffic and had to slow down. Grip is excellent, but physics remain the master on winter road, if you enter too quick in a curve, the big weight of the X3 will push you outside, and I think the roads are not done to practice rally driving.
As you are from Geneva, I drove the Marchairuz road Sunday and it was excellent.

niccolini · 12-20-2011, 02:49 PM

Great thanks! Just Made an order to have them fit on mine. Grazie!

dylan97 · 01-02-2012, 02:59 PM

Hello Sank_CH
The summer tyres for these 19" are mixed sized tyres. Is this the same for the winter tyres? Any tipp where to get them in CH? I will receive my X3 30d M Sport within the next few weeks (purchased in UK due to the outrages pricing in CH) and will need to buy winter tyres as well.

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Originally Posted by SANK_CH

Salut Niccolini,

Yes Pirelli Sottozero, in these sizes 19" there is only one model available. They are very good. Used to drive this morning at 120 km/h on the snowy highway between la cote and Nyon. Early enough in the morning to avoid traffic, then too much traffic and had to slow down. Grip is excellent, but physics remain the master on winter road, if you enter too quick in a curve, the big weight of the X3 will push you outside, and I think the roads are not done to practice rally driving.
As you are from Geneva, I drove the Marchairuz road Sunday and it was excellent.

niccolini · 01-03-2012, 03:37 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhs4_kfJoNA

AJWilson · 01-10-2012, 11:18 AM

Great Pic's

6290535 · 01-11-2012, 02:42 AM

No more carting sandbags in the back of the 330d touring!!

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tank531 · 01-11-2012, 08:09 AM

nice - the M-Sport body kit is getting close to the snow line! Loks like 20cm of fresh snow.

6290535 · 01-11-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tank531

nice - the M-Sport body kit is getting close to the snow line! Loks like 20cm of fresh snow.

about right. i guess the front skirt wont last too long as a snow plough!

turbotoy4me · 01-18-2012, 05:20 AM

Great PICS. Good to see the XDrive being put to good use.

SANK_CH · 01-24-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 6290535

No more carting sandbags in the back of the 330d touring!!

nice pictures. How do you like how your X3 handle on the snow? Even with the 19" I find it drives really good, and very impressive!

6290535 · 01-25-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SANK_CH

nice pictures. How do you like how your X3 handle on the snow? Even with the 19" I find it drives really good, and very impressive!

gruezi,
it handles unbelievably well and I'm yet to get stuck anywhere.
it's been good timing as we have had the most snow for years.....
I agree, the 19s are great and as nonRFT I find them comfortable enough.
regards

Jerry_FI · 01-26-2012, 09:08 AM

Hi,
If you want "Real Winter Tyres" then I recommend studded tyres. I have Nokian Hakkapeliitta7 245/50/R18 100T on BMW V-spoke 18" 307 wheels.
Yesterday I ex. drove about 500 km between -15 C to -20 C (5F to -4F) and the small roads were icy - no problem :-).
Here's a pic from this trip taken near Russian border.

turbotoy4me · 01-26-2012, 10:05 AM

Awesome winter set up. You are definitely ready for serious weather conditions!

xDrive35i · 01-29-2012, 10:25 PM

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No more carting sandbags in the back of the 330d touring!!

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Those are some great wheels. What are they and where can I buy a set for winter?

6290535 · 01-30-2012, 06:47 AM

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Those are some great wheels. What are they and where can I buy a set for winter?

They are 8.0 x 19 with 245/45/19's, bought in Germany.

http://www.com4wheels.de/vapor.html

Not sure if they are being sold outside Europe.

tank531 · 01-30-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry_FI

Hi,
If you want "Real Winter Tyres" then I recommend studded tyres. I have Nokian Hakkapeliitta7 245/50/R18 100T on BMW V-spoke 18" 307 wheels.
Yesterday I ex. drove about 500 km between -15 C to -20 C (5F to -4F) and the small roads were icy - no problem :-).
Here's a pic from this trip taken near Russian border.

Jerry

I assume you have an engine/under bonnet (plug in) heater too?

I made it as far north as Oulu once in February, cold enough for me.

12-20-2011, 01:50 AM	#1
SANK_CH First Lieutenant Drives: X3 2011 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	OFFICIAL X3 & Snow thread Time came to make a thread with X3 in the snow. These were taken last Sunday. Car is wonderful to drive in the snow. Attached Images Last edited by SANK_CH; 12-20-2011 at 06:52 AM.
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12-20-2011, 04:39 AM	#2
OOOSQ First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 2.0d AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	The more i see this silver colour the more it grows on me. Classy colour. __________________ My X3

01-10-2012, 11:18 AM	#11
AJWilson First Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 2.0D SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fife, UK Posts: 379 iTrader: (0)	Great Pic's __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDrive20d SE Alpine White, Black Leather, HUD, Auto, Pro media, Visibility, Climate Comfort,Storage, Cold weather Packs, Pro Loudspeaker system, Sun Protection Glass, Electric Adjust Front Seats, Reversing Camera with Top View, 19" 309's,Variable Damper Control,Variable sport steering, Sports Seats, Sports Steering Wheel. Re-ordered 27/7/11, Arrived 28/9/11

01-26-2012, 09:08 AM	#18
Jerry_FI Ex 4matic - new xDrive Drives: BMW X3 xDrive20d A 2012 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St.Michel, Finland Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Hi, If you want "Real Winter Tyres" then I recommend studded tyres. I have Nokian Hakkapeliitta7 245/50/R18 100T on BMW V-spoke 18" 307 wheels. Yesterday I ex. drove about 500 km between -15 C to -20 C (5F to -4F) and the small roads were icy - no problem :-). Here's a pic from this trip taken near Russian border. Attached Images

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12-20-2011, 05:16 AM	#3
tank531 Deckhand Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK Posts: 389 iTrader: (0)	Sank - they look like summer wheels but what about the tyres, I cant see enough of the tread to tell - can't believe you still have summer rubber in CH mountains?

12-20-2011, 07:04 AM	#4
SANK_CH First Lieutenant Drives: X3 2011 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	Thx OOOSQ @ tank531, for sure it's the original M rims with the Winter Pirelli tires in the same size as the sommer ones. It was less expensive to change only the tires than to take the 18" Winter Set!!! Drove 2 mountain passes on Sunday, roads not cleared (only by other cars), and everything went fine. The small path to reach the place, where the pictures were taken, was very steep & slippery. By driving it down I could test for the first time the downhill assistant: very effficient.

12-20-2011, 07:22 AM	#5
cheesebag Debadged and Alpine Weiss! Drives: 2012 F25 X3 Msport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cannock UK Posts: 222 iTrader: (0)	Good photos! makes me feel all Christmassy!

12-20-2011, 12:14 PM	#6
niccolini New Member Drives: BMW X3 30d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Geneva Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Which Pirelli tires are using? Sottozero Serie II? I know it's not the thread but are they any good?

12-20-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
SANK_CH First Lieutenant Drives: X3 2011 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	Salut Niccolini, Yes Pirelli Sottozero, in these sizes 19" there is only one model available. They are very good. Used to drive this morning at 120 km/h on the snowy highway between la cote and Nyon. Early enough in the morning to avoid traffic, then too much traffic and had to slow down. Grip is excellent, but physics remain the master on winter road, if you enter too quick in a curve, the big weight of the X3 will push you outside, and I think the roads are not done to practice rally driving. As you are from Geneva, I drove the Marchairuz road Sunday and it was excellent.

12-20-2011, 02:49 PM	#8
niccolini New Member Drives: BMW X3 30d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Geneva Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Great thanks! Just Made an order to have them fit on mine. Grazie!

01-03-2012, 03:37 PM	#10
niccolini New Member Drives: BMW X3 30d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Geneva Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhs4_kfJoNA

01-11-2012, 02:42 AM	#12
6290535 New Member Drives: x3 f25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	No more carting sandbags in the back of the 330d touring!!

01-11-2012, 08:09 AM	#13
tank531 Deckhand Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK Posts: 389 iTrader: (0)	nice - the M-Sport body kit is getting close to the snow line! Loks like 20cm of fresh snow.

01-18-2012, 05:20 AM	#15
turbotoy4me First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CO Posts: 368 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335i XDrive Coupe [0.00] 2011 X3 35i M-Sport [0.00]	Great PICS. Good to see the XDrive being put to good use.

01-26-2012, 10:05 AM	#19
turbotoy4me First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CO Posts: 368 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335i XDrive Coupe [0.00] 2011 X3 35i M-Sport [0.00]	Awesome winter set up. You are definitely ready for serious weather conditions!