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Those in NJ probably know Seaside Park where you can ride out on a beach and fish (Hello, FL).

Raptor in 4A tyre pressure down a bit does just fine. That’s a given.
3 weeks ago when there was no rain for quite some time, i saw a few SUVs stuck big time. Rangers said the sand was super dry, bad idea for not true 4-wheel drive cars to go in.

I’m wondering if X5 can drive with more than one wheel “engaged”.
Anyone has experience on a bad sandy road?

/TY

[Paladin1]

No direct experience with current car, but I believe the X5 has automatic differential braking, as opposed to a real locking diff. Dry sand likely wouldn't be a issue, but I wouldn't venture onto wet sand or even possibly wet sand without a locking differential. Or else:

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Originally Posted by Paladin1

No direct experience with current car, but I believe the X5 has automatic differential braking, as opposed to a real locking diff. Dry sand likely wouldn't be a issue, but I wouldn't venture onto wet sand or even possibly wet sand without a locking differential.

I tend to get stuck with an ATV in winter, despite of a differential lock. When the wheels dig into the snow/sand and the vehicle's bottom is against the snow/sand it just won't move..

[MOTOP]

Thanks/agreed.

[Paul-in-MA]

Our old Q7 was poor in sand. Had to keep up the momentum once going. If you did stop, the traction control would try to control wheel spin, the brakes would overheat and cut power to the wheel overheating. Current LR4 has low gear, locking differentials and most important sand mode. Sand mode starts you out in second gear, allows just enough wheel spin and moves power to wheels with traction.

If you do venture onto the beach in your X5, air down to 20 psi, and go prepared with a tow strap, shovel and these high quality recovery boards:

https://www.amazon.com/Maxtrax-MTX02.../dp/B00HYCVSW6