All Weather
Is all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive better for winter weather?
I’m a little confused as to what the difference is between all wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. Is one better than the other in snow? I’m shopping for a new vehicle and need something reliable to get me to work during stormy winter weather. Any suggestions? Thanks!
A set of tires dedicated for winter use only such as the Bridgestone Blizzak or Michelin X-Ice are orders of magnitude better than any 4WD or AWD system. Having the engine turn all four wheels only helps with acceleration – it doesn’t help you stop (indeed, the extra weight increases stopping distances) or turn to avoid hitting that curb or parked truck.
Get a regular FWD car and invest in two sets of tires – the tires that came with the car for “3-season” use and a set of the aforementioned dedicated winter tires for November-April. It’s cheaper than AWD or 4WD, you’ll get better gas mileage and its safer.
Just my humble opinion, valued at precisely $0.02
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