Chains of Hope: A BMW’s Winter Adventure

In extremely slippery conditions, tire chains are a lifesaver. Well, almost always. That is, unless you’re dealing with a BMW in the snow – and you’ve thoughtfully put the chains on the front wheels of a rear-wheel-drive car. Genius, really.

This particular masterpiece of engineering ingenuity found itself in a predicament so dire that it might as well wait for spring to be rescued. With the front wheels gripping for dear life and the rear wheels spinning aimlessly in their icy purgatory, the car demonstrated an impressive commitment to staying exactly where it was.

If nothing else, it’s a stark reminder that when tackling winter’s worst, a little knowledge of your car’s drivetrain can go a long way. Or, in this case, any way at all.