Chicago Skyline and a Black M5

[cmhsam]

Originally Posted by ucla95

I went out in a couple inches of unplowed snow in a mini storm today, and some streets that a few cars had driven over. Have the Pirellis. I'd rate the car on a 1 to 10, 10 being a snowmobile - a 3. Pirellis have been great in cold dry weather - so that's the compromise vs the Blizzaks.

Disappointing to hear. I guess if its a few inches on the ground better to take another car. At least it works well in cold weather

[jump]

Originally Posted by cmhsam

Disappointing to hear. I guess if its a few inches on the ground better to take another car. At least it works well in cold weather

It been snowing off and on for the past 48 hours in Chicago and I didn't run into any issues.

[TunedM2C]

^ My Dunlop 3D's are great in the white stuff and today's commute was a breeze despite the insane traffic....

[cmhsam]

Originally Posted by jump

It been snowing off and on for the past 48 hours in Chicago and I didn't run into any issues.

How many inches have you driven on?

[Captain Stubing]

I have the 19" BMW winter tire/wheel set with the Pirelli's on at the moment. They have gotten me through as much as 3 to 4 inches of snow and straight up ice/no snow. They have done more than acceptable job in both snow and ice.

I personally think they would handle deeper amounts of snow, but the limiting factor is my concern of damaging the front of the car or anything low hanging on the bottom of the car. Anything deeper than 3 or 4 inches of snow and the wife's X3 is what I would be driving. Just no need in tearing up the front or bottom of the M5.

[neurom]

The black grilles have become an obligatory mod. Are those side vents OEM? Are they matte black? If not OEM, can you keep the M5 logo?

[cmhsam]

Originally Posted by Captain Stubing

I have the 19" BMW winter tire/wheel set with the Pirelli's on at the moment. They have gotten me through as much as 3 to 4 inches of snow and straight up ice/no snow. They have done more than acceptable job in both snow and ice.

I personally think they would handle deeper amounts of snow, but the limiting factor is my concern of damaging the front of the car or anything low hanging on the bottom of the car. Anything deeper than 3 or 4 inches of snow and the wife's X3 is what I would be driving. Just no need in tearing up the front or bottom of the M5.

Good to know. Thanks

[jump]

Originally Posted by neurom

The black grilles have become an obligatory mod. Are those side vents OEM? Are they matte black? If not OEM, can you keep the M5 logo?

I got the carbon fiber side vents from SVC. Unfortunately it does not come with the M5 logo. If you are thinking about replacing your current side vents and want they logos you should hit up IND.