Getting a grip
During the recent snowy weather I observed that 4 wheel drive cars performed better than 2 well drive in fresh snow and slushy snow, but do they grip on the compacted snow and ice that occurs after a few cars have driven over the snow?
Asked on 15 May 2010 by G.R., Dursley
Answered by
Honest John
Best grip: 4WD on winter compound tyres.
Next best: 2WD on winter compound tyres.
Next best: 4WD on all year tyres.
Next best: 2WD on all year tyres.
3rd worst: 4WD on wide, low profile tyres.
2nd worst: 2WD FWD on wide, low profile tyres.
Worst: 2WD RWD on wide, low profile tyres
Next best: 2WD on winter compound tyres.
Next best: 4WD on all year tyres.
Next best: 2WD on all year tyres.
3rd worst: 4WD on wide, low profile tyres.
2nd worst: 2WD FWD on wide, low profile tyres.
Worst: 2WD RWD on wide, low profile tyres
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