troutguy52
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- Dec 22, 2014
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Just had good opportunity to drive my 2014 REX during a winter storm watch due to an emergency - had to take a friend's dog to emergency vet during height of snowstorm about 58 miles roundtrip. Using EcoPro mode, the i3 handled great in snowy road conditions - 1-2" snow on main roads and 3-4" on secondary roads.
Had several steep hills, climbing immediately from a left or right turn. The traction control kicked in a second or two only a few times...car stayed straight, no issue when doing 20 mph up a steep hill. I did hit a large snow rut area on highway at 30 mph (35 mph zone) and noticed a bit of mis-steering with car drifting a bit towards the shoulder....letting up on the pedal helped recover immediately. I also like how the regen braking helps slow the car down especially downhill. I have just two Blizzaks on back....so far, no issues. The primary rule is SLOW DOWN!
When there is a winter storm normally I will be safely ensconced at home with fireplace blazing. But it's good to know in a pinch....
--- 2014 REX - ionic Silver Metallic, MegaWorld, heated front seats, 8.5" Nav System, BMW i Charging Station
Had several steep hills, climbing immediately from a left or right turn. The traction control kicked in a second or two only a few times...car stayed straight, no issue when doing 20 mph up a steep hill. I did hit a large snow rut area on highway at 30 mph (35 mph zone) and noticed a bit of mis-steering with car drifting a bit towards the shoulder....letting up on the pedal helped recover immediately. I also like how the regen braking helps slow the car down especially downhill. I have just two Blizzaks on back....so far, no issues. The primary rule is SLOW DOWN!
When there is a winter storm normally I will be safely ensconced at home with fireplace blazing. But it's good to know in a pinch....
--- 2014 REX - ionic Silver Metallic, MegaWorld, heated front seats, 8.5" Nav System, BMW i Charging Station
