Using a Z4 (Z4M) through winter.
- Thread starter Hark
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Liverpool
I use mine in all weather - look at my sig for example.
There was a long threadon this earlier in the year.
I was also out in the deluge we had just before Christmas last year...
There was a long threadon this earlier in the year.
I was also out in the deluge we had just before Christmas last year...
Used mine last year and only had to abandon it once 
- just before Christmas when we had that sudden downpour that the met office said would not affect the area I was in, until they changed the forecast just as the snow started falling! Lost momentum due to the back end sliding all over the place going up a cambered hill so ditched it safely in a field. THinking back I could have probably made it up the hill but was afraid of getting stuck and/or sliding back down, plus had a very scarey moment just moments before starting up the hill so lost confidence also - while trying to keep momentum I ended up going sideways towards a hedge 
Anyway, with new conti's on I found it was actually better than a colleagues Mazda RX8 on fairly used tyres. In fact he held on for me one evening as he thought I would not get going but I ended up pushing him with two others helping
, that evening I found it easy to get going.
I would consider winter tyres on the Z4 or a second car. However, we may have a mild winter you never know!
- just before Christmas when we had that sudden downpour that the met office said would not affect the area I was in, until they changed the forecast just as the snow started falling! Lost momentum due to the back end sliding all over the place going up a cambered hill so ditched it safely in a field. THinking back I could have probably made it up the hill but was afraid of getting stuck and/or sliding back down, plus had a very scarey moment just moments before starting up the hill so lost confidence also - while trying to keep momentum I ended up going sideways towards a hedge Anyway, with new conti's on I found it was actually better than a colleagues Mazda RX8 on fairly used tyres. In fact he held on for me one evening as he thought I would not get going but I ended up pushing him with two others helping
, that evening I found it easy to get going.I would consider winter tyres on the Z4 or a second car. However, we may have a mild winter you never know!
stephendutton1963
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Used mine all through last winter and enjoyed every minute, 
its the only way i can get my tail out 
.But seriously found the car very able very snug and warm and at the time was on runflats,just put new falkens on so bring on the snow and i will let you know.
To good a car in my opinion to drive every once in a while. Steve
its the only way i can get my tail out .But seriously found the car very able very snug and warm and at the time was on runflats,just put new falkens on so bring on the snow and i will let you know.To good a car in my opinion to drive every once in a while. Steve
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Anonymous
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Cool Z4 said:I drove my last Z4 year round with no problems due to weather conditions. Went right thru that sunshine.. :roll:
Ok, so I live in so. Calif
Just watch out for forest fires though.
unfortunatly my car hiberantes during the winter, the large summer tyres really dont like cold weather plus i like to keep my car away from the salt and crap on our roads, i do love to get it out on those lovely winter sunny days plus, the s54 just loves that freezing cold air!!
chetalien said:ronk said:BMW are doing a deal on a set of winter wheels and tyres at the moment. If you have to use the car in the slippy stuff and low temp , it might be worth a look.
Is there a link(online) or a specific dealer deal?
The leaflet came with BMW publicity mag but its also in the dealers waiting area.
The leaflet says, "For more inf on winter products call 0800 952 0211 or www.bmw.co.uk "