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| | I'd like to buy a late model 7 series. How are they in snow? |
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| Almost any car is good in snow, as long as you get 4 real snow tires. Remember, 'All-season' tires are called 'No-season' tires by car people, because they aren't really good in any season. 
Jim Dresser
'98 M3
'01 Subaru Outback
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| I'll elaborate on Jim's answer only to say that you should try to get dedicate snow tire rims. Many people opt for a smaller rim and the narrowest tire they can, which results in a might higher aspect ratio for the tire. This give you some pot hold protection (sidewall height) and snow penetration / pushing-aside ability (narrow). You might try Ina, who writes a column for Bimmer:| Rim & Wheel Works | Service | Newton, MA | (617) 964-0226 | Ina Ames |
You could also call the Tire Rack. Personally, I swear by Nokian Hakkapelitta (sp?) snow tires, although the Blizzaks are very popular. Tire Rack does NOT sell Nokian. If you buy the rims from Ina, she can help you with snows. Unless you have a lifestyle where you can stay home if it snows, I think that even in Boston, everyone should have snow tires. All it takes is for one crash to ruin your winter fun. A rear wheel drive car requires a bit more care, although the traction control will help a lot. Put it this way, I'm a driving instructor. My wife's car is AWD (Audi S4). Both her car an my M Coupe have 4 Nokian Hakkapelita show tires during the winter months. |
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