We are in the midst of our first snow storm here in Minneapolis. The Q7 with 20" wheels and Continental tires is working much better than I expected. I was skeptical when we bought the car but I am very happy with the performance in the snow.

 

Did you get the same ice storm today that we got down south in Mankato? The roads are horrendous!

 

No ice here. Just snow. I think 6-8"

 

I came back from St Cloud today, I was in the cities here since about 3 It was snow snow snow, until about 5ish where we got ice ice ice. Went to dinner came out and there was a solid ice layer major scrapping.

Just North of St Paul (Shoreview area)

 

With some proper winter tires it just keeps ploughing through the snow for some extra fun.

 

It hardly ever snows here but we have a '96 Lexus SUV with 35" BGF Mud Terrains. SUV's are the most fun when it snows or is really really muddy (more often the issue down here).

Enjoy the new SUV in good health and go plow through some snow banks.