[mikew007]

2014 X-1 35i M Sport Black on Black 18" wheels with stock Tires.

We got a few inches of snow yesterday so I took her out for a drive. I'll spare you the details except to say she handles like a dream on ice and snow.

The one detail I want to share is this: I live in the country so I was able to play around a little. I found a sweeping curve marked at 30 mph that was covered in snow with some ice. I took the turn at 30 MPH and I held my line with no trouble. So I decided to circle back and take the turn a few more times! hehe

35mph - still held the line
40mph - still held the line but I could feel that was "the limit"
45mph - slight power drift! very controllable
50mph - full on power slide. stayed on the power and just pushed right on thru the turn! This was very confidence inspiring! I knew exactly where I was as far as traction.

I took the turn a few more times at 50plus. I wasn't able to keep an eye on the speed as much as the road. I know I could get thru faster but I wasn't there to be stupid, just learning what the car feels like at the limit and how it handles when it starts to break loose.

What I can tell you is that there are no surprises!