Which axle for Snow chains on Xdrive?

XAlp · 02-13-2019, 01:03 PM

Hi
BMW service manager tentatively suggested rear (main driven) axle, but said he’d check. Yet to hear back. Any views?
I have an “all square” set up 235/40 R18 in case that makes a difference...
Cheers

HighlandPete · 02-13-2019, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Hi
BMW service manager tentatively suggested rear (main driven) axle, but said he’d check. Yet to hear back. Any views?
I have an “all square” set up 235/40 R18 in case that makes a difference...
Cheers

What's the user manual say?

I'm sure it will say "rear only".

(X3 & X5 manuals say rear only).

May also be a reference to what tyre sizes are permitted.

Tengocity · 02-13-2019, 03:05 PM

I'd say rear. Going on the principle that understeer is "safer" than oversteer, and why tyre companies always recommend fitting new tyres on the rear, rather than front (in a square set up). My logic would be the same in this situation.

teaston · 02-13-2019, 03:25 PM

Rear on xdrive, but front on quattro!

XAlp · 02-13-2019, 06:03 PM

Thanks. Couldn’t find in user manual... ❓

teaston · 02-13-2019, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Thanks. Couldn’t find in user manual... ❓

Well it’s definitely in there:

XAlp · 02-14-2019, 01:41 AM

Ha! I did see that but missed the rear wheels bit! 🙄

Ridg · 02-14-2019, 02:27 AM

I'm on S Drive but bought 2 sets, thule easy fit for rear and then conventional (much cheaper) for front if it's really bad.

xenon · 02-14-2019, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Rear on xdrive, but front on quattro!

Haldex quattro or proper quattro?

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