When I hit a patch of snow or ice, the car feels like the tires want to go in different directions, leaving a feeling of instability....
152K miles..... alignment? worn out suspension?
'99 BMW 540i6 L33 5.3, PRC Heads, E-force supercharged
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1674320
TIRES! What are you running?
2007 530xi, Black Metallic Sapphire, 6 speed manual, Sport package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Sirius Satellite Radio, MTech front bumper, Replica Style 166 wheels
Tires and your suspension is likely blown out unless it was replaced around 100k.
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Been running these:
https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/...ll-season-plus
Nothing has been replaced suspension wise, just had it inspected, all seems to be OK from an un-loaded wheels in the air perspective.
'99 BMW 540i6 L33 5.3, PRC Heads, E-force supercharged
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1674320
Those Pirelli's don't have enough cross-sipes to be effective in snow; the unobstructed longitudinal channels are great for rain and lack of road noise but do nothing to help the tires dig in.
Look at these, for example: https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/...nturato-winter
Those have more edges, sipes, open blocks etc. to provide traction on snow.
'99 BMW 540i6 L33 5.3, PRC Heads, E-force supercharged
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1674320
The suspension components on these cars last around 80k. So you're at twice their lifespan. Poor condition suspension components will also lead to poor handling.
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Also are you sure your tire pressure is what it should be?
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This is something we had problems with on our Subaru Outbacks; "ghostwalking". In snow, with the wrong (i.e. oem) tires it feels like the rear end sidesteps a few inches for no apparent reason. Plus it acts like a RWD, kicking the rear out when going around corners etc. Many have tried various suspension mod's but in nearly all situations, getting better tires was the solution.
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