Hey Everyone,
I had a quick question for all. I am totally new to 4x4 and trucks, but am getting very used to the size and power. I came from a 1999 VW Passat to a 2011 Screw 5.5 5.0L A good 50 feet or so bigger i would say. I am very used to and love winter driving, but want advice with a truck. Should I use 4x4 high in the snow. This past weekend in the freak snow storm in Mass, I tried it and the truck HAULED a** in the snow. I am looking at snow tires (another thread) but want general truck driving and when to use 4x4. I know if you hit dry pavement and turn, the outside wheel will try to slide and induce a skid.
Thanks all

 

Most important thing to remember is 4X4 doesnt give you additional stopping power on snow/ice.

 

Of course. The brakes and tires already existed before entering 4x4 Just it gives more surface area to get power to the road and helps with getting unstuck. Right?

 

I've owned 4x4 trucks for the last 20 years. Never once had snow tires, just good
A/T tread for the winter. Save your money.

For what it's worth my wife's VW does have snow tires.

 

+++++1!!!!!!!

 

Nate you are right, however I have seen several people, who think that AWD or 4X4 will save you from everything in the winter, including stopping, and as such dont need to slow down a little or keep more space between you and the vehicle in front of you. I enjoy 4X4 and AWD, i have both, largely for the purpose of getting me going at an intersection faster, to avoid the spin out half way into the turn while oncoming traffic is coming. I also like it for the days when the roads are a little slipperly and having power to a wheel can help save a slide.

 

When engaged, use 4x4 high in the snow.

 

How about when married?

 

Use a 2x4 to get her attention, a 4x4 would put her out of commision.

 

Hah! LMAO!