Driving in snow
12-21-2009, 09:50 AM
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My car was delivered with the Michelins. Obviously I was attempting to induce a skid - the nice thing was the car went in a straight line! But under normal maneuvering, the tires grip very nicely - I have to go up a 15'-20' rise to get out of my driveway, slick with plowed-down snow, and the car went up it like it wasn't there.
12-21-2009, 12:39 PM
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Another drive up to the mountains this weekend. Actually got to see some good packed snow driving as we went into one of the upper lots for a little spin. Let me tell you the Q5 is one of the best handling snow cars I've ever driven, even having only all-seasons. I mashed up a pretty good slope with packed snow and didn't even feel the car slip. Only slip I felt was on a flat with me just gunning it and turning the wheel a bit. Even then, it was only a brief loss of traction and then I took right off. My buddies big ole lexus tank (GX470) with full winters didn't have a chance at keeping up with me.
12-22-2009, 02:14 PM
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Snow Tire Setup
My Prestige S-Line is still on the water (scheduled to arrive around 1/8) but based on all the helpful info here, I have a set of MSW/Pirelli Scorpions on the way already so that there is no delay in getting up to the snow ASAP. $1,374 shipped. Will post pics upon arrival.
12-22-2009, 08:37 PM
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finally took my Q out in the foot of snow here in New York City. All i can say is WOW. i always knew quattro was good but damn its awesome. torque where needed and perfect stability! i love it
12-22-2009, 08:55 PM
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12-23-2009, 10:29 AM
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Sensors?
The Rack said I would not to buy sensors but instead that the computer would need to be "reset" somehow when I swapped wheels back and forth. Not something I can really check for myself since I don't have my Q5 yet...
12-23-2009, 11:18 AM
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The 2010 Q5's use the antilock brake sensors to detect abnormal wheel rotation and infer a pressure loss, so you don't need the pressure sensors used on the 2009's. I swapped out my OEM 19" for an 18" wheel & tire package from tire rack (I think the same wheels & tires as kleinbus). I made sure the tires were properly inflated and have not had to reset anything on the Q5.
12-23-2009, 11:36 AM
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The 2010 Q5's use the antilock brake sensors to detect abnormal wheel rotation and infer a pressure loss, so you don't need the pressure sensors used on the 2009's. I swapped out my OEM 19" for an 18" wheel & tire package from tire rack (I think the same wheels & tires as kleinbus). I made sure the tires were properly inflated and have not had to reset anything on the Q5.