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  1. AWD vs 4wd in Snow - General Discussion - Car Talk Community

    Jul 22, 2019 · AWD is far superior for on pavement driving.4wd is great for plowing, off road and unplowed deep snow. You should never be driving at highway speeds in 4wd. It can spin you …

  2. Is AWD and/or 4WD SAFER in snow or ice - Car Talk Community

    Feb 18, 2009 · I fully agree with your list, but feel that AWD/4wd should not be lumped together as, for example, 4 wd is better for deep snow,and awd on packed snow and ice and both can …

  3. AWD vs FWD on snow/ice - Safety - Car Talk Community

    Feb 13, 2019 · Honda CRV (awd) versus Toyota Avalon (fwd) On an interstate drive, mostly level during snowy weather, is AWD substantially safer? Specifically, the main threat is spinouts. …

  4. Snow tires are better than having AWD/4WD - Car Talk Community

    Jun 28, 2012 · A FWD with winter tires is as good or better than a Subaru AWD with all season tires on snowy winter roads. I’d like to discuss this. I have read that AWD/4WD is really just …

  5. AWD v. 4WD for ice and snow - Car Talk Community

    Mar 20, 2014 · One, I keep extra weight in the back and two; I have winter tires. If you do decide you need 4 wd or Awd, which is better on roads, and you don’t get winter tires, in the …

  6. Ford Explorer 2011+ AWD vs 4WD - Car Talk Community

    Sep 5, 2014 · Gang, I live in a state with lots of snow. I am looking to buy a Ford Explorer, but I do not know if I should opt for AWD vs 4WD. I notice that AWD is really low in the used inventory …

  7. 4 wheel drive with all seasons vs. front wheel drive with snow tires ...

    Dec 31, 2013 · I have had AT tires that were every bit as good as the snow tires on another 4wd. And, for mountainous potential snow driving, NOTHING beats Awd/4wd with tires with good …

  8. AWD or FWD - General Discussion - Car Talk Community

    Jul 24, 2024 · I have driven a thousand AWD vehicles (sedans and SUV), half of the customers SUVs have AWD. This is a matter of personal preference, AWD offers improve traction, front …

  9. AWD vs 4wd in Snow - Page 2 - Car Talk Community

    Jul 24, 2019 · I’d guess AWD would work nearly as well as 4WD in the type of snow covered roads most people drive. 4WD vehicles tend to have better ground clearance, which can be …

  10. Specifically: Lake Tahoe Snow - Best car/suv with either 4x4 or …

    Jul 16, 2012 · You would be surprised how much better in snow, good clearance will do for you. Btw, if there is a reliable 4wd vehicle out there for $3k, it will be a donation from a relative.