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Which model 3
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billh13850
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My LR RWD Model 3 is doing just fine through this particularly nasty upstate NY winter. Of course, I have Michelin X-Ice 3s on there, which helps. Best RWD in the snow I've ever driven, tracks better than some FWDs I've had.
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Where in USA are you from?
I'm biased, but LR AWD (LRD) is my vote for anywhere with snow measured in feet.
I'm biased, but LR AWD (LRD) is my vote for anywhere with snow measured in feet.
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I have the same Michelin X-ICE Xi3 on my M3 AWD and STI AWD. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=X-Ice+Xi3
I would still say get the M3 LR AWD & the tires.
billh13850
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Hope it's not too spammy for forum rules, here's what I got from Tire Rack:
Edit: wrong link, can't even find them now, X-Ice 3 235 45R18 - maybe they're out of stock?
Note I got the cheapest 18" rims, if you get bigger rims, you need different tires, obviously.
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billh13850
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Although I'm doing ok with the RWD, I have been second-guessing myself and at times have wished I stretched a bit further and got the AWD just for that very reason - don't need the increased speed / acceleration, though. I'd be more confident in the snow and ice with the AWD for sure, but the RWD is doing surprisingly well. Haven't even ordered chains for it yet.
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billh13850
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Rats will fix. Well I guess not - they don't even have them in the right size any more...
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