528xi feels like bambi on anything slippery.

[James39]

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?

[JayArras]

TIRES! What are you running?

[ss109]

Tires and your suspension is likely blown out unless it was replaced around 100k.

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[James39]

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.

[Norskie]

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.

[James39]

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.

I guess that could be all it is, but it just seems strange the way the car feels by simply passing over a slick spot.

[ss109]

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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[JayArras]

I guess that could be all it is, but it just seems strange the way the car feels by simply passing over a slick spot.

It is simply amazing what a difference the right tires make.

[cmyachtie]

Also are you sure your tire pressure is what it should be?

[Norskie]

I guess that could be all it is, but it just seems strange the way the car feels by simply passing over a slick spot.

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.