4WD or 2WD Toyota RAV4

5 messages, Last post on Apr 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM

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#3 of 5 Re: 4WD vs 2WD [wwest] by steve_ HOST Apr 15, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: wwest (Apr 15, 2009 9:01 am) I wouldn't want to go back to RWD in the snow unless it worked as good as my '70's era VW Bug. The problem with AWD or 4WD is the mileage hit. And I've always had good luck with my FWD in most snow conditions.
#4 of 5 Re: 4WD vs 2WD [wwest] by nimimi Apr 15, 2009 (11:33 am)
Replying to: wwest (Apr 15, 2009 9:01 am) The chief advantage I see for having 4WD/AWD is that the WSP will allow you to cross the passes without chaining up when the "Chains Required" sign is alight. Replies to this message: wwest (Apr 15, 2009 7:35 pm)
#5 of 5 Re: 4WD vs 2WD [nimimi] by wwest Apr 15, 2009 (7:35 pm)
Replying to: nimimi (Apr 15, 2009 11:33 am) And you won't find me doing anything at those times but putting tire chains on my rear wheels. I would NEVER run in those conditions in 4WD/AWD locked center differential, just as dangerous as even FWD.