Tesla Model X - Winter Driving & Falcon Wing Doors vs Snow 

I live in Quebec and I have been greatly satisfied with Blizzak.

that parking lot is where I learned how to drive our old Subaru! haha small world!

On top of getting winter tires I would also suggest putting chains on top of the winter tires as well to give you the best traction possible. Thus decreasing the likelihood of you getting a scratch on your brand new car.

An awesome video. Always interesting to see how the car holds up in various inclement weather

Over the years, i had Blizzak, Michelin varies models, Coper, Yoko, etc Nokian Hakka R, RSi, R2 all best for heavy car. Off the line might not as good as others, lane changes, breaking top notch.

Nokian Hakka R2 - they have very good rolling resistance and excellent grip. Hakka 8 are one of the quietest studded tires while having good rolling resistance and excellent grip. Not necessary if ice is not everyday problem. XL and SUV versions should be available. (different load index)

Go with the Blizzaks! I swear by them. I have them on all of my cars

I have Blizzak thru tirerack on cheap rims. The blizzacks are a little overkill and pretty soft. In Denver, you will be driving on cold, dry pavement a lot. I might consider the OEM Pirellis thru Tirerack on cheap rims. This winter has been so mild I think you would be fine with all weathers, but Pirellis might be night to go fast in the cold

If you go Nokian make sure they're winter tires NOT all weather, The all weather are not nearly as good as full winter although better than all season. Blizzak and Michelin x-ice are both rated #1. I have Blizzaks on my car and Nokian on my wife's car, Blizzak is noticeably better.

I'm sure the cold looses the battery some range but it wouldn't be all down to the cold battery. The millage going down while driving is because of all the rolling resistance the snow gives no? Unless that was just driving in the cold on cleared tarmac roads.

This was so helpful. We live in snow and mountains and there is no way to tell how it would do in those conditions when test drove it this month

I've used just about every winter tire brand available to me over the years here in Eastern Canada. I've stuck to the Blizzaks simply because, to be honest... they make winter driving as close to summer as possible. That said, based on what I'm hearing about the Nokian's , they are the next choice I will make. It will be at least another winter on these Blizzaks so, we'll see I guess. Im not sure why anyone thinks you can open Falcon Wing doors in the wet weather without getting snow or rain inside the vehicle. I can't open any of my doors without cleaning the top of the car of snow without getting at least some water/snow in the car. This has been the case for any car I've ever owned. I would treat the X just like any car...and clean the stop of it off and carry on. Oh...and once you have winter tires, you will never go back to all season's in the winter again and realize just how much dangor you are putting yourself and other in. You can't go wrong with the Blizzaks. Bjorn loves the Nokians so I'm sure you'd love those too. Now go buy some tires man and let us see your before and after review.

In Quebec, where I live, you must have winter tires on your car from December 15th till April 15th. Fines are steep otherwise. Do not open the trunk after opening the Falcon wing doors or your rear seat passengers will get covered in snow. I have Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires (on their own wheels) and they work very well.

Go with Nokian Tyres. Thank you for very informative videos!

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9s on tesla syclone wheels. Another tesla youtuber called Bjorn Nyland did that with his model x for winter. edit: btw the nokian hakkapeliita 9 is studded

You always have to clean the vehicle from all snow an ice before entry any road for safety of all other road users and also is the big penalty in many countries driving with that...

Who opens the doors with snow on them? That makes snow fall into any car.

what is the radius of the disks on this machine?

I know I’m late on this but I love the nokian wrg3 tires on both of my Subaru’s. I use them as year round tires but even still, I have better road feedback and traction than the blizzaks I had. If you want exclusive winter tires, I’d say the hakkapillettas* (hope I spelled it right) from Nokian on a separate set of wheels. Just to make life easy. Good luck and let me know what you do. I’m getting a model S in June hopefully

Great video!

Winter/snow tires are the same despite what others say.

Several times i think , whatever the car may be its the 4 wheels on the snow.. so the 4 tire matters... btw i love tesla

Mine was crap in snow. Traded it in got a real vehicle. Falcon doors would only open with light snow that yes falls in. Heavy snow wouldn't open like a safety issue thinking there is a person near to hit. Good but bad. Cold weather doesn't like batteries and computers also. Screen blank and had to go back to dealer. It was so cold when the car was warm the screen cracked! Like hot/cold. I was pissed. West coast better cold I would avoid that's my opinion

Well, a regular car gets snow inside when opening the doors.. At least all I've experienced.

With ANY car, "The almighty Tesla", or not, snow is going to fall into the Carle. Thats just a matter of physics. Just park in a garage or have a good old fashioned snow brush and clean the car off like people have been doing since the beginning of time.

Thanks for the referral # most useful... Just about to order an X series. May I have a link to the mats? Thank you.

Heated wiper blades .? How do you turn them on and know if they are working ?

Get some studded nokia tires are best

Nerdy Engineer? Isn't that redundant?

Considering how LONG you have to wait for Tesla to fix ANY kind of damage to your car (2-3 months in most cases!) you reaaaly don't want to have any kind of accident in it. GET winter tires ASAP. (For horror stories see: teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/the-sad-part-of-owning-a-tesla-accidents.49650/ ).

Do the falcon wing doors get stuck when icy

0:50?! have someone heard the same?

Why is there so much range loss overnight? Does it heat the battery?

Nokia on cheap rims 👍🏻

I like my blizzaks!

Do you live in Canada?

Nokian Hakka! Obvious! :D

Where is the snow?????? This little what is in vidoe is not snow....

Oh yeah, and driving on a snowy parking lot to test its snow/off road capabilities. - Are you serious?! There is no universal tire. Summer, Winter, Off Road tires are lets say 3 main Categories, then they split on many more.

nokian hakkapeliitta ”i Live in Sweden ”

bliz X

100% Blizzaks!

If you're an engineer, how it comes you don't know the difference and importancy of winter tires rather than All-Seasons tires!

omg never buy one of these,,, the carbon foot print over the entire range of the life span is more than a hummer

you talked too much I wanted to see more of the car performance

what is the radius of the disks on this machine?