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Yup, it's all about the tires. I have Pirelli Scorpion Snow and Ice mounted on 469M's. Been through 2 winters and it has done great. I have had the chance to compare previous vehicles with all season tires and snow and ice tires and have learned a few things. After spending a lifetime driving on all season tires, compared to modern snow and ice tires they are nearly useless in snowy and/or icy conditions. I would rather have a two wheel drive car with snow and ice tires on it than an all wheel drive car with all season tires. Also, modern digital stability control/traction control helps a lot (compared to the old days). But far and away, the biggest factor is the tires. So when I got the X5 in the fall of 2014, I didn't hesitate, I got a second set of 469M's and mounted the Scorpions on them. No regrets.
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M5C 20% tint, Xpel full front, partial sides and rear. Spacers, 15mm front, 12mm rear. Turner Motorsport Oil Cooler Guard.
M3: Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, 3.45 Differential, Springs, Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, LUX H8 V5 halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.
Last edited by MysticBlue; 09-01-2016 at 11:48 PM..
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