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Like Zak said, the drive wheels don't have much to do with actual driving dynamics. That's all tires and differentials. Four wheel drive is great for a lot of
by jam 18y ago
Like Zak said, the drive wheels don't have much to do with actual driving dynamics. That's all tires and differentials.
Four wheel drive is great for a lot of reasons, but in the winter it's only real benefit is acceleration - getting you unstuck or up hills. You're not less likely to crash while moving in an S4 as compared to an M3.
- tptacek 18y agoWell, I drive pretty regularly in an RWD M3, an AWD A6, and a FWD Volvo S40, and I'll tell you the M3 isn't my first choice on ice. Yes, tires are important. You still want AWD.
- jam 18y agoI'm in a similar boat, and as far as I can tell, ability > tires > drive wheels. It isn't that they aren't important, but people tend to place faaaaaaar too high a value on drive layout for winter driving. Now, on the track, it makes a BIG difference. In the snow, however, your goal is safety... not competitive times.