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Originally Posted by AleksanderSuave
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I think we're ultimately saying the same thing.
...Safety AND performance both stand to benefit. The m5 with xdrive speaks for itself.
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I think we do agree and yes, the M5 does indeed. As we also agreed, 1) challenging low traction environments (safety) or 2) powertrains delivering more than tires can effectively put down (performance) both benefit. If outside these conditions, the majority of retail sales have a different cost/benefit situation. But, that is only the technical reality. I think our conversation evolved to talk about most non-enthusiast, mass-market buyers making decisions in the absence of understanding the actualities and relying on "what they've heard". That is likely harmless (other than financially) until they then also believe that AWD is a panacea and substitutes for proper tires for condition #1. Then, the final domino in the series that marketing initiated can result in real harm.