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Originally Posted by MarcoZandrini
It’s all in the tires. I’ve driven bimmers since 1974, and driving in snow/slush comes down to the rubber meeting the road. I put 4 Bridgestone Blizzaks on my E46 and never had a problem getting around.
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This is absolutely true. I will add this. When the xDrive vs RWD question comes up most people talk about the merits of each in inclement weather. I for one an a huge fan of xDrive for traction. I like that that you are generally able to apply more throttle without spinning the tires.
A perfect example is entering a roadway or merging. In Sport + I can apply basically as much throttle as I like without having to worry about wheel spin or loss of momentum. For me it's also a deterrent to the Hooligan in me who with a RWD car would probably prefer to drift around most corners. Yes you can get xDrive sideways but it does take a concerned effort.