Cayenne S with 19 inch wheel option lacks traction in first snow. Dangerous snow handling. Is the solution to install 18 inch wheels & all weather tires. Will that allow the car to be controlled in snow and related weather.

 

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I purposely purchased a 18" (2005 model) wheel for this purpose. Haven't tried it on the snow yet, thinking about bringing the car to the mountain this winter. Last year at the Mammoth, I saw BMW X5 skidding and sliding into accident and the other one could not clime a steep hill which the Jeep Cherokee had no problem with. I also read an article in the car and driver magazine about the Cayenne got stuck in the mud. Maybe I should save the embarrassment. Will give you feedback. Anyway, mine drove fabulous in the rain. Did you have the stiff ride problem? Please read my thread (stiff ride) posted in this section.

 

I got Pirelli Ice & Snow tires for my 18" wheels... I also happened to try out a loaner that had the All-season tires and in both cases, the Cayenne was amazing in snow conditions

 

Pirelli have just brought out 255/50r19 107V XLRB N0 Scorpion ice & snow tyres....may worth a look.

 

Maybe you should just drive slower or buy a Range Rover[sm=goodidea.gif]