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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
Good winter tires beats 4 wheel drive. In snow, turning and braking are more important than acceleration, so winter tires are the only thing that helps with all 3.
I have driven in New England for 38 years, and I have had rear wheel drive and front wheel drive. Starting with my second car (1970 Volvo 144) I have always had 4 winter tires.
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All vehicles come with 4 wheel brakes ... even FWD cars! I'm more concerned with stopping than going!
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Originally Posted by Cd
Thanks for the replies guys.
Let me add to the question : Does a 4WD handle any better than a 2WD in snow ?
For example, when going around corners.
Main concern is safety.
My friend up in Canada is looking at buying an suv - a new Honda CR-V , a Jeep Puberty ...er Liberty , and other smallish suvs.
My question mainly pertains to SUVs.
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The CR-V AWD system will handle much better than the part time 4WD system in the Jeep. The part time system found in most Jeeps and trucks is better for off road at slow speeds. It tries to make all 4 wheels turn at the same speed, even if you are turning .. .which means they will get unpredictable when you are trying to do anything other than go straight while applying power. A "full time" AWD system will allow the wheels to all turn at different speeds when applying power.