How does the x handle in heavy snow?
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How does the x handle in heavy snow?
I know that the X's AWD system will handle amazingly in light or packed snow with snow tires on. But how does it handle in heavy snow and not very well kept roads? Anyone here with in X that lives in similar conditions?
Just a little background. I am moving from Ohio to Wisconsin. Wisconsin had record snow fall last year, around 99 inches. I know that the AWD system on the x is amazing, it is the main reason that I am interested in the car that and it's semi practicality.
What concerns me is the clearance, the X does not appear to have much clearance at all. Has anyone run into any issues with damaging their cars due to clearance issues on snow or dirt roads? How does it handle on speed bumps or roads damaged by winter conditions?
Thanks for the help.
Just a little background. I am moving from Ohio to Wisconsin. Wisconsin had record snow fall last year, around 99 inches. I know that the AWD system on the x is amazing, it is the main reason that I am interested in the car that and it's semi practicality.
What concerns me is the clearance, the X does not appear to have much clearance at all. Has anyone run into any issues with damaging their cars due to clearance issues on snow or dirt roads? How does it handle on speed bumps or roads damaged by winter conditions?
Thanks for the help.
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I know that the X's AWD system will handle amazingly in light or packed snow with snow tires on. But how does it handle in heavy snow and not very well kept roads? Anyone here with in X that lives in similar conditions?
Just a little background. I am moving from Ohio to Wisconsin. Wisconsin had record snow fall last year, around 99 inches. I know that the AWD system on the x is amazing, it is the main reason that I am interested in the car that and it's semi practicality.
What concerns me is the clearance, the X does not appear to have much clearance at all. Has anyone run into any issues with damaging their cars due to clearance issues on snow or dirt roads? How does it handle on speed bumps or roads damaged by winter conditions?
Thanks for the help.
Just a little background. I am moving from Ohio to Wisconsin. Wisconsin had record snow fall last year, around 99 inches. I know that the AWD system on the x is amazing, it is the main reason that I am interested in the car that and it's semi practicality.
What concerns me is the clearance, the X does not appear to have much clearance at all. Has anyone run into any issues with damaging their cars due to clearance issues on snow or dirt roads? How does it handle on speed bumps or roads damaged by winter conditions?
Thanks for the help.
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Wisconsin winters ftw. we already got 3"+ in 4 hours. suppose to get 8"-12" by the time it is finished. Where in Wisconsin are you moving to?
To get to your question no X experience but snow tires and no drop should be fine.
To get to your question no X experience but snow tires and no drop should be fine.
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I haven't driven in deep snow yet but 2" this thing is so sweet. Not only do you have the ABS but in the snow mode under kinda hard braking. The S-AWC will break the center diff. The car stops so fast it makes you look up to make sure the people behind you are stopping. I would say it will do well in deep snow but its no truck if you need ground clearence.
When there is ground clearance, AWD obviously outperforms by leaps and bounds any rear RWD vehicle and the EVO better than any other AWD vehicle.
later, Ken
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Yesterday I had my first chance with my Dunlop M3's to drive in a good amount of snow, 6" or so, and it performs awesome. I never had a chance to drive my 8 in snow, but i heard good things, but the X handles beautifully. I was getting the snow symbol to pop up in the center a bunch, mainly because I was trying for snow drifting, but overall it is great for snow driving. I was passing everyone, and going up hills, braking, and going around bends with ease. Everyone else was going very slow and I was cruising along at normal pace. It was very fun to say the least, Minnesota winter's are full of win if you like snow.
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