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yes, RWD can have traction issues, but modern (2006+) traction control handles this nicely. my RWD can be extremely squirrelly if I turn off traction control (
by jerrysievert 3y ago
yes, RWD can have traction issues, but modern (2006+) traction control handles this nicely. my RWD can be extremely squirrelly if I turn off traction control (I call it the "fun button"), but I've always felt I've had more control than what a FWD can offer me.
- mrinterweb 3y agoI've only driven older RWD vehicles so I experienced RWD + traction control. I just remember a couple freaky situations driving in older RWD on icy roads. FWD vehicles definitely had more control, but again that was in older vehicles.
- jerrysievert 3y agoFWD don't have more control under slippery conditions if your front tires break free. RWD + traction control is pretty amazing. of course, it doesn't help too much in ice if you're running on summer sports tires, but that's an entirely different problem.
- jcadam 3y agoI keep meaning to get me a set of studded tires for the winter. Next winter, for sure :)
- jerrysievert 3y agoif you can, please use non-studded winter tires. they are much better to the roads, and typically have very good winter traction (just change them out for summer).
- moremetadata 3y ago[dead]