First snow for the BB… any advice?

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First time in the snow for me and the BB. I just moved to CO from the southeast and haven’t driven in snow much, especially without all-season tires. Got to give it a try this week, though. Hoping the BB handles well.

Any tips for driving in snow with stock tires?

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Keep it steady when accelerating and braking in a straight line. Not much snow yet, so just pop it into slippery mode, and you should be fine.

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Rohan said:
Keep it steady when accelerating and braking in a straight line. Not much snow yet, so just pop it into slippery mode, and you should be fine.

Thanks for the advice!

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Charlie said:

Rohan said:
Keep it steady when accelerating and braking in a straight line. Not much snow yet, so just pop it into slippery mode, and you should be fine.

Thanks for the advice!

No problem! If you’re settling in here, think about getting Falken Wildpeaks. They’ll help a lot.

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@Rohan
I’ll check those out. Appreciate it!

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Avoid sudden stops or quick moves; they’ll have you sliding if there’s ice. Imagine a nearly full cup of water in the cup holder, and try not to spill it. Be especially cautious at intersections—some people don’t plan their stops and might slide right into the intersection.

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@Fin
Thanks for the tip!

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@Fin
Solid advice, thanks!

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Drive like you have a hot coffee in your lap. Go easy on the gas, brake early and slow, and keep it in slippery mode. If everyone seems too slow, you probably need to slow down, too.

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Aki said:
Drive like you have a hot coffee in your lap. Go easy on the gas, brake early and slow, and keep it in slippery mode. If everyone seems too slow, you probably need to slow down, too.

And please, clear all the snow off your car, including the roof. It’s dangerous if it blows onto others behind you.

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@Aki
Good call, thanks. I’ll be on the road tomorrow, so I’ll keep that in mind.

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Go for real winter tires, not all-seasons. Bridgestone Blizzak or Nokian Hakkapeliitta are good options.

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Devon said:
Go for real winter tires, not all-seasons. Bridgestone Blizzak or Nokian Hakkapeliitta are good options.

Thanks! Those seem cheaper than Falken. Do people here swap tires for summer and winter? I was hoping for year-round ones. And is there a specific size to look for? I’ve seen both 235 and 245 recommended.

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@Charlie
Just stick with the same size you’ve got. Yes, people usually switch twice a year. Changing tires has benefits, like forcing you to rotate them. It’s safer, and your summer tires last longer. I have two sets of wheels and swap around November and then back in March.

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@Devon
Makes sense, thanks! I’ll look into getting winter tires. Bridgestone seems more budget-friendly.

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The BB is like a German Shepherd in snow—it’s built for it and handles it like a champ.

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Hey from NOCO! Keep your distance, give extra room for braking, and accelerate in a straight line. Don’t worry about those California and Texas plates in the ditches; CDOT will eventually get them out.

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@Brett
Thanks, appreciate the tips!

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You’re good in the snow. I’m in CO too, and just remember not to hold the brakes on ice. Tap the gas so you can find traction. Slippery mode will get you where you need to go.

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Aza said:
You’re good in the snow. I’m in CO too, and just remember not to hold the brakes on ice. Tap the gas so you can find traction. Slippery mode will get you where you need to go.

Thanks! Coming from the beach, snow shuts everything down for days. The last thing I want is to mess up. I’ll test out the stock tires for now but plan to get winter tires since I’ll be in CO for good.