Winter Weight

ruffstik · 10-10-2008, 08:20 AM

Well I have my winter tires/wheels ready to go....but for those of you who will be driving in snow this winter....how much wieght will you be putting in the trunk to help with traction?:iono:

randomquickness · 10-10-2008, 08:31 AM

I used to put a 50 lb bag of horse feed in the trunk of my '84 volvo. that seemed to do the trick!

IDBMW · 10-10-2008, 08:38 AM

So you really need weight in the trunk if you have DSC.

bman6074 · 10-10-2008, 10:25 AM

mmm hadn't thought about putting any extra wieght. Is it really needed?

randomquickness · 10-10-2008, 11:10 AM

yes, it helps. even with traction control, putting some weight over the drive wheels gives a little extra traction in the snow.

ruffstik · 10-10-2008, 12:17 PM

I was thinking of just leaving my golf clubs in the trunk...but I dont think that will be enough.

bman6074 · 10-10-2008, 12:17 PM

OK will have to find something to throw in the drunk.

IDBMW · 10-10-2008, 12:41 PM

Years ago when I wanted extra weight in my car I bought a tube of sand but it leaks out. I put the tube of sand in an old tire tube I had cut and glued it off with rubber cement so the sand would not leak out. You can use the sand for traction if you get stuck in a pinch.

2AD Tanker · 10-10-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffstik

Well I have my winter tires/wheels ready to go....but for those of you who will be driving in snow this winter....how much wieght will you be putting in the trunk to help with traction?:iono:

What did you end up going with?

Did you get recommendations from the dealer and/or Tire rack?

Endre · 10-10-2008, 01:12 PM

I never used any weight in any bmw i have had.. And i live in the middle of Norway!

gio · 10-10-2008, 01:26 PM

kitty litter is good, though I won't use it unless I really need it.

ruffstik · 10-10-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtle

What did you end up going with?

Did you get recommendations from the dealer and/or Tire rack?

I got the Sport Edition KM 11's I think they were called with the Dunlop Winter sport m3 tires...they look really nice. I wont be mounting them hopefully until the first week of November..barring any unforseen WI snow storms that could hit whenever!

JC Jai · 10-10-2008, 03:07 PM

I'll be putting bags of rice in the back, in case i'm stranded I can cook some rice and eat it.

wtiger127 · 10-10-2008, 03:09 PM

since I will run NON-Run Flat Tires for winter, I am keeping 1 of my summer tires and a jack for weight and in a real emergency. Ofcourse, the puncture kit will plan a role first.

Dr_Jones · 10-10-2008, 04:10 PM

spare tire?

4wheelcycle · 10-10-2008, 06:12 PM

A BMW with 50/50 weight distribution is already a lot better off in rear weight than the typical 60/40 front engine, rear wheel drive cars of the 1970s.

My 50/50 S2000 never needed any weight in the back. With Blizzak WS 50s and, more recently, WS 60s, it handled great and had plenty of traction all winter here in New Hampshire.

I have Tire Rack WS 60s for my 135i and I do not plan on putting any weight in my trunk, except for a DC air compressor, tire plugs, and a bottle of Slime.

wtiger127 · 10-10-2008, 11:41 PM

yes, spare tire

IS+1 · 10-13-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 4wheelcycle

A BMW with 50/50 weight distribution is already a lot better off in rear weight than the typical 60/40 front engine, rear wheel drive cars of the 1970s.

My 50/50 S2000 never needed any weight in the back. With Blizzak WS 50s and, more recently, WS 60s, it handled great and had plenty of traction all winter here in New Hampshire.

I have Tire Rack WS 60s for my 135i and I do not plan on putting any weight in my trunk, except for a DC air compressor, tire plugs, and a bottle of Slime.

I agree that with the 50:50 weight distribution and a good set of winter tires, extra weight in the trunk is not really required. I've been driving my RWD IS300 for 4 winters here in freezing Ottawa, Ontario, and had no issues, and my car doesn't even have 50:50 weight distribution. With judicious use of the throttle you'll be fine.

Remember also that adding a lot of extra weight in the rear means that IF you do lose control, you could *really* lose it - i.e. that extra weight in the rear may turn your car into a giant pendulum and make it even tougher to straighten out.

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ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	Winter Weight Well I have my winter tires/wheels ready to go....but for those of you who will be driving in snow this winter....how much wieght will you be putting in the trunk to help with traction?:iono:
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	I used to put a 50 lb bag of horse feed in the trunk of my '84 volvo. that seemed to do the trick! __________________
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IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	So you really need weight in the trunk if you have DSC. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	mmm hadn't thought about putting any extra wieght. Is it really needed? __________________
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	yes, it helps. even with traction control, putting some weight over the drive wheels gives a little extra traction in the snow. __________________
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ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	I was thinking of just leaving my golf clubs in the trunk...but I dont think that will be enough.
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IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	Years ago when I wanted extra weight in my car I bought a tube of sand but it leaks out. I put the tube of sand in an old tire tube I had cut and glued it off with rubber cement so the sand would not leak out. You can use the sand for traction if you get stuck in a pinch. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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Endre Lieutenant 17 Rep 420 Posts Drives: E36 M3 3.2 (321hp) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Molde iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 120d [10.00]	I never used any weight in any bmw i have had.. And i live in the middle of Norway! __________________ 120d, M-sport, H&R springs,Remus Exhaust, 135I kidneys, 18"BMW performance with Toyo T1R.(summer) 17" style 207 with Michelin Xice(winter), 17" M3 replica with Toyo R888 (Track), Hardwired H/K GPS 810. SOLD! Now driving E36 M3 3.2 (321Hp) Track and Autox
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gio Captain 50 Rep 628 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	kitty litter is good, though I won't use it unless I really need it. __________________ Waiting on a 2015 M235
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JC Jai E.I.T 5 Rep 155 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	ummm since I am Chinese I'll be putting bags of rice in the back, in case i'm stranded I can cook some rice and eat it.
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wtiger127 Private First Class 12 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i VERT A/W Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	since I will run NON-Run Flat Tires for winter, I am keeping 1 of my summer tires and a jack for weight and in a real emergency. Ofcourse, the puncture kit will plan a role first. __________________ 1.28i CAB Alpine White / Toupe Leather / Prem Pkg / Snd Pkg / Sport Pkg / USB / iPod Recommended Reading 08/08/08 Summer (In-Service-start) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493) Winter Shoes -AW (Vert) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19947) The Winter 128i/135iCAB for Canadians (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19738) 1000+ Miles on new winters across the US (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948)
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4wheelcycle Private 13 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2018 X2 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	A BMW with 50/50 weight distribution is already a lot better off in rear weight than the typical 60/40 front engine, rear wheel drive cars of the 1970s. My 50/50 S2000 never needed any weight in the back. With Blizzak WS 50s and, more recently, WS 60s, it handled great and had plenty of traction all winter here in New Hampshire. I have Tire Rack WS 60s for my 135i and I do not plan on putting any weight in my trunk, except for a DC air compressor, tire plugs, and a bottle of Slime.
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