Anyone uses chains on M3?

PetoM3 · 11-09-2017, 01:15 PM

It seems chains are not recommended for M3, but I wonder if anyone uses any alternative (snow socks) and\or have any suggestions.

I don't drive in deep snow, but I do go hiking and I would love to at least manage to drive on cleared roads with layer of packed snow\ice. This Tuesday, I tried to go to Snow lake trailhead, but it wasn't doable as the road was icy and I have all season tires on 19" wheels. I-90 is usually pretty clear so having a little extra traction for some of the exits would get me by...I think.

EnVe46 · 11-09-2017, 03:26 PM

I don't how some of you drive an M3 in the winter but props to those who do! I'd get some winter wheels and blizzaks or studded tires

TomHudson · 11-09-2017, 06:19 PM

Perhaps studded tires would suffice?
Chains probably don’t have enough clearance in the wheel wells.

Winter driving in Toronto is not so dramatic! If there’s that much snow, I take the SUV.
I see more exotic cars being driven year round because the winters have been quite mild.

shimmy23 · 11-10-2017, 01:00 PM

I'd for a good winter tire or studs in the rear.

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TomHudson Major 658 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Perhaps studded tires would suffice? Chains probably don’t have enough clearance in the wheel wells. Winter driving in Toronto is not so dramatic! If there’s that much snow, I take the SUV. I see more exotic cars being driven year round because the winters have been quite mild.
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2341 Rep 3,507 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	I'd for a good winter tire or studs in the rear. __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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