Not just snow and ice. But on wet roads below 7 c or so...winter tires deliver much better traction. Awd with all season tires is much less safe then fwd with winters
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Not just snow and ice. But on wet roads below 7 c or so...winter tires deliver much better traction. Awd with all season tires is much less safe then fwd with winters
I think all the cars I've driven are FWD and all-season tires, and I've never had an issue driving in the GTA.
Never drifted, oversteered, wiped out around a corner, or got stuck in a snow patch. And that's driving on all residential roads and highways. You just have to be smart about it. If there is a big snowfall and the plows haven't cleared the road yet, don't drive on it. Stay home. Maybe if you had a tow truck that's elevated with big wheels it will work, but 99% of cars and SUVs will get stuck no matter if it's 4x4 or AWD or whatever.
It's the GTA, not Edmonton or Winnipeg. If someone is concerned about the weather, don't fall for buying winter tires unless the car you drive needs it or you are a bad driver.
One of the first cars I had was a Honda Civic. The ultimate in economy, no frills, and boredom. Not exactly big tires either. But in the winter, it was perfectly fine with the default all-season tires it had. The car was probably 120hp too. Yet, it was fine.
And I don't think newer Civics are that much better, aside from styling and better high tech interiors. If these entry level cars can handle winter, I don't think anyone needs fancy tires or drivetrains.
Never drifted, oversteered, wiped out around a corner, or got stuck in a snow patch. And that's driving on all residential roads and highways. You just have to be smart about it. If there is a big snowfall and the plows haven't cleared the road yet, don't drive on it. Stay home. Maybe if you had a tow truck that's elevated with big wheels it will work, but 99% of cars and SUVs will get stuck no matter if it's 4x4 or AWD or whatever.
It's the GTA, not Edmonton or Winnipeg. If someone is concerned about the weather, don't fall for buying winter tires unless the car you drive needs it or you are a bad driver.
One of the first cars I had was a Honda Civic. The ultimate in economy, no frills, and boredom. Not exactly big tires either. But in the winter, it was perfectly fine with the default all-season tires it had. The car was probably 120hp too. Yet, it was fine.
And I don't think newer Civics are that much better, aside from styling and better high tech interiors. If these entry level cars can handle winter, I don't think anyone needs fancy tires or drivetrains.
Been driving 20+ years and never believed in winter tires and had no issues. But ever since getting winters for the first time a couple of years ago there is actually a big difference but then again you are not invincible and still have to drive smart
Assuming you keep the car for more than a five of so years you will likely need to get a replacement set anyways. Why not just get winters instead?
I agree. Having been a "I don't need them" guy for a long time I was surprised at the handling difference.
Majority of these "marketing awds " suvs/cars don't actually power the rear wheels unless the front are spinning, therefore removing the driveshaft is completely useless.
The fuel consumption difference on identical cars in this scenario one with awd and one with fwd is actually caused by the weight difference.
As for the OP's question fwd are very good in the winter. Having driven rwd, 4wd, awd, 4x4 there really is no need for awd/4wd or 4x4. I currently drive a rwd truck in the winter and don't have a problem at all with the box empty and all season tires.
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