Winter performance

[Tyler Harris]

Anyone have testimonies on model 3 winter performance with winter tire setup? Looking to buy one but have a driveway im concerned about - over 1/2 mile long with bad hills in Wisconsin that can be glare ice at times. Would have to have similar traction to a 4wd pickup with good winter tires on it. Let me know if you have any helpful experience!

Thanks

 

[Soul Surfer]

Your best and only choice should the the M3 LR AWD with two motors. Also I would not suggest the Performance model as the suspension is also lowered. I have had mine for 15 months now and totally impressed with Winter resiliency.

 

[Tyler Harris]

Your best and only choice should the the M3 LR AWD with two motors. Also I would not suggest the Performance model as the suspension is also lowered. I have had mine for 15 months now and totally impressed with Winter resiliency.

But what kind of tires are you using?

 

[300chris]

I have a 2023 M3P in Colorado.
Running 18” wheels with Michelin x-ice tires (bought wheels from Tsportline).
absolutely no issues, fantastic traction.
Like any car if you get 12” of fresh snow clearance may may be an issue, but AWD in an electric car with 4 snow tires is hard to beat

 

[Tyler Harris]

Gotchya. I figured the traction on the AWD would be pretty great with the right tires but didnt want to jump to conclusions.

Thanks!

 

[Tyler Harris]

I have a 2023 M3P in Colorado.
Running 18” wheels with Michelin x-ice tires (bought wheels from Tsportline).
absolutely no issues, fantastic traction.
Like any car if you get 12” of fresh snow clearance may may be an issue, but AWD in an electric car with 4 snow tires is hard to

I have a 2023 M3P in Colorado.
Running 18” wheels with Michelin x-ice tires (bought wheels from Tsportline).
absolutely no issues, fantastic traction.
Like any car if you get 12” of fresh snow clearance may may be an issue, but AWD in an electric car with 4 snow tires is hard to beat

im assuming these rims are unique to tesla right? Or are they a standard pattern

 

[XPsionic]

The model 3 has amazing traction control and with dual motors, it's basically the best of any car/sedan out there on sale, Subaru and Audi included. Given the same ground clearance and tires, the Tesla will have better traction. Go check out more of those roller tests to compare to other cars and trucks.

 

[The Other Dan]

It'll do fine. Especially with Blizzaks or similar tires. It's a little quirky the way it manages traction, but it's a capable car. If you're buying new, the '22+ Ps use the same suspension as the LRs, so they aren't any lower anymore.

This is my P 2 days ago.

 

[Tyler Harris]

It'll do fine. Especially with Blizzaks or similar tires. It's a little quirky the way it manages traction, but it's a capable car. If you're buying new, the '22+ Ps use the same suspension as the LRs, so they aren't any lower anymore.

This is my P 2 days ago.

Great, thanks! I love my blizzaks i have now. Beyond a shadow of a doubt the best snow tires ive used.

 

[Soul Surfer]

But what kind of tires are you using?

I’m using 18” Tesla rims with Pirelli Sottozero 3. They work out terrific here in Toronto, even with vey heavy snowfalls.

 

[rpiotro]

Great, thanks! I love my blizzaks i have now. Beyond a shadow of a doubt the best snow tires ive used.

Then you have never experienced Hakkapeliittas.

 

[Tyler Harris]

You’ve used both ? Who makes them?

Then you have never experienced Hakkapeliittas.

 

[Figure8]

My MYP with stocks has done exceptionally well over the last month. Actually feel like it does better than my A7 did. I’m not sure I actually have a need to go with a dedicated snow set next year which is something I was considering.

 

[Sambub]

Plan to buy winter tires and plan to keep car in chill mode and you will be fine.

 

[Tyler Harris]

My MYP with stocks has done exceptionally well over the last month. Actually feel like it does better than my A7 did. I’m not sure I actually have a need to go with a dedicated snow set next year which is something I was considering.

Sweet thanks, feedback from someone else in northern wisconsin is great!

 

[Figure8]

Repping the (715)

 

[Metralla]

I have quite a bit of experience with winter driving. The M3 is the best snow car I've ever had.
Stick with 18" wheels and 235 width, my choice is Michelin Crossclimate so I don't need to change for summer- as good as the studded Nokians etc I had for years on various Audi quattros.

 

[Tyler Harris]

I have quite a bit of experience with winter driving. The M3 is the best snow car I've ever had.
Stick with 18" wheels and 235 width, my choice is Michelin Crossclimate so I don't need to change for summer- as good as the studded Nokians etc I had for years on various Audi quattros.

Imagine this - the roads are covered with several inches of snow,(no not a foot of snow or anything crazy where clearance would be an issue) would you be more comfortable getting in a 4wd pickup and drive to work or your M3? Assume good all terrain tires

 

[Tyler Harris]

Repping the (715)

Imagine this - the roads are covered with several inches of snow,(no not a foot of snow or anything crazy where clearance would be an issue) would you be more comfortable getting in a 4wd pickup and drive to work or your M3? Assume good all terrain tires

 

[Figure8]

I always preferred my AWD car in those conditions vs truck.