M5 stuck in the snow

infamousq · 02-06-2016, 08:55 AM

This is why you put on winter tires lol

https://www.facebook.com/7NEWS/video...4522670873332/

RPiM5 · 02-06-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by infamousq

This is why you put on winter tires lol

https://www.facebook.com/7NEWS/video...4522670873332/

You beat me to it! Lol!

Exactly why you don't drive in the snow with Summer Tires! I'm sure this guy learned his lesson. I hope it wasn't anyone here!

M5Beast_NYC · 02-06-2016, 10:23 AM

First off, why is that guy wearing shorts during a snow storm. Second, if that m5 couldn't get traction getting out of that space, does he really think he can do better driving around town on it. But yeah, I agree... Snow tire is a must.

bobblehead · 02-06-2016, 10:37 AM

I guess $ cannot buy brain for that guy

mstmng · 02-06-2016, 11:08 AM

i wonder how far did he get

halfbent · 02-06-2016, 12:01 PM

HAHA..., SMDH...

bmwmblue · 02-06-2016, 12:23 PM

Had a similar problem yesterday. With winter wheels.
RWD!!!

RPiM5 · 02-06-2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwmblue

Had a similar problem yesterday. With winter wheels.
RWD!!!

[IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/nprgw1.jpg[/IMG]

It's all about that DSC OFF my friend.

What tires you running??

Bluehorseshoe · 02-06-2016, 02:39 PM

LOL. Big expensive fucking sled haha. I would have paid money to see the rest of the journey home although I'm sure he didn't make it very far. I just envision a big downhill run from there and that M5 sliding sideways all the way down. I learned my lesson a couple years ago when I got stuck in my own flat driveway after less than an inch of snow. What a debacle.

bmwmblue · 02-06-2016, 03:40 PM

408m with sottozero II, 19 inch
First year running a car this powerful in snow,
still learning along the way!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPiM5

It's all about that DSC OFF my friend.

What tires you running??

TrevorM3 · 02-06-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluehorseshoe

LOL. Big expensive fucking sled haha. I would have paid money to see the rest of the journey home although I'm sure he didn't make it very far. I just envision a big downhill run from there and that M5 sliding sideways all the way down. I learned my lesson a couple years ago when I got stuck in my own flat driveway after less than an inch of snow. What a debacle.

lsturbointeg · 02-06-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Carbonm3ny

First off, why is that guy wearing shorts during a snow storm. Second, if that m5 couldn't get traction getting out of that space, does he really think he can do better driving around town on it. But yeah, I agree... Snow tire is a must.

that's the first thing i thought

BMWM5NYC · 02-06-2016, 07:23 PM

DSC OFF and start off in Second gear and he pulls right out of that spot.

johntomferg · 02-06-2016, 07:24 PM

so much win in this video! I had to share it with my friends that look slightly confused when I put winter tires on my M5 to drive Nashville to Huntsvile in the winter. I plan to make it home when I get caught in a flurry. ;-)

Bluehorseshoe · 02-06-2016, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwmblue

408m with sottozero II, 19 inch
First year running a car this powerful in snow,
still learning along the way!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPiM5

It's all about that DSC OFF my friend.

What tires you running??

Did you try getting out with DSC off?

When I got stuck in my flat driveway I remember trying everything, including DSC off and 2nd gear start. Still did not work (but I had summer tires). Ultimately I got a big outdoor mat and put under both wheels and drove it straight back into the garage.

gblansten · 02-06-2016, 09:48 PM

You don't even try to get home with those tires. It is better to just park on the side of the road if you can make it there.

RPiM5 · 02-06-2016, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwmblue

Had a similar problem yesterday. With winter wheels.
RWD!!!

I always thought Silver Wheels look so good on the M5.

lemetier · 02-07-2016, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwm3nyc

DSC OFF and start off in Second gear and he pulls right out of that spot.

Until the clutches get warm enough to inhibit 2nd gear start and the Diff Motor overheats and locks at the last position (which seems to be 100% to the wrong side).

I was caught in Freezing Rain with PSS2's (save the lectures; wasn't trying to defy physics or common sense).

All was fine with caution taken, including a 14% incline with at least 3/4" of ice. It wasn't until I went inside to retrieve the garage door opener and grab a cup of coffee that things went...well nowhere. Not even a 1/2" of snow accumulated and the car would not budge. Not even on a flat surface. It took 9 hours, 80lbs of de-ice, and 40lbs of kitty litter to finagle the car 15' inside.

After that I wouldn't even begin to consider an M5 with SMG, winter tires or not, in anything more than a light dusting.

WCH · 02-07-2016, 07:02 PM

Hard to know but that M5 could have had snow tires. It snowed a fair amount last Monday and what you can't tell is that that street is quite a bit up hill.

It was not me but this is why I had to move from my M5 to a X5M a couple of weeks ago. Had many experiences like that with snow tires and all of the helpful suggestions in this thread. Snowy hills are not a good mix with an M5. Wish it weren't so but short of studded tires you can't change the physics.

NightM · 02-07-2016, 08:53 PM

always Have to be a Blue F10, I too had my share after i installed my Snails,
it only had maybe 1/2 inch on the ground i thought i was gng to make it before the storm but got caught and trust me it is a SCARY offing feeling!

http://www.online-instagram.com/medi...7364_382952458

http://www.online-instagram.com/medi...8938_382952458

IANNUZZI · 02-07-2016, 11:53 PM

All I can say is:

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8! Mine are studded, awesome grip in snow, 255/35/20 all around....

NightM · 02-08-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by IANNUZZI

All I can say is:

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8! Mine are studded, awesome grip in snow, 255/35/20 all around....

No blizzaks?

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Bluehorseshoe Lieutenant 305 Rep 497 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fairfield County, CT iTrader: (0)	LOL. Big expensive fucking sled haha. I would have paid money to see the rest of the journey home although I'm sure he didn't make it very far. I just envision a big downhill run from there and that M5 sliding sideways all the way down. I learned my lesson a couple years ago when I got stuck in my own flat driveway after less than an inch of snow. What a debacle.
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BMWM5NYC Captain 502 Rep 814 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 Monte Carlo Blue M5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	DSC OFF and start off in Second gear and he pulls right out of that spot.
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