#11. Posted:
Alex
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002 wrote
Lobbers wrote
A RWD will never do as good as a AWD in snow even if the AWD is on summer tires and the RWD is on winters. Even though summer tires don't grip as well, once you're moving the hard part is steering. A RWD car has trouble steering in snow and ice whereas an AWD will have less of a problem. Also just starting to go is part of the battle. Generally speaking a car has very minimal weight in the rear so it has trouble gaining traction. An AWD has the advantage with the engine having a lot of weight up front in the engine so it has an easier time moving. Also 4 wheels spinning is better than 2 (1 if you have an open diff).


Ermm no that's incorrect, Source:

Another Source:


Winter tyres make more of a difference than AWD in the snow,

Best case = AWD & Winters. I'd rather have RWD with winters than AWD without.



Regarding Flashy because as a first driver you're more likely to make little mistakes and ruining a perfect car.


Both those videos show dedicated snow tires which can be very spendy as you'll have to get another set of tires when the sun comes out. Not to mention that in the second video the BMW has wider tires.There are plenty of videos such as this one that show the difference of a FWD on dedicated snow tires vs a AWD vehicle not on dedicated snow tires.



Just from my experiences I would never drive a RWD car in winter. I've always been lucky and had access to a FWD, AWD, or 4x4 though so I never had to drive the RWD. A RWD vehicle is going to be very bad a cornering just like a summer or all season tire will be very bad at stopping. Here is a pretty good video showing how far a truck gets in RWD and then in 4x4.



The best option for someone looking to save some money is a FWD vehicle on all seasons which most vehicles come with now. FWD is much better in winter, not as good as AWD but AWD is more expensive to buy, maintain, and fix. If the conditions get too bad for all season tires, get a set of chains for $50 and you are now on winter tires.



I initially suggested FWD, as paying extra for AWD isn't required but if op wants a RWD it's completly do able with the correct tyres.

set of steels and set of winter tyres isn't an expensive investment and if you're hit with harsh winters it's totally worth it, and again RWD is perfectly doable with the correct tyres, personally I wouldn't run all year all seasons you're getting ok performance at all things but a master of none.
#12. Posted:
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In the two years I have had my 3 years I have had my license I have owned 4 cars
In upstate NY so if you know this places snow patterns you know.

Honda accord, fine in the snow never got stuck... also never tried to go out in bad weather

1999 Audi A4 Avant, tank in the snow AWD could not be beat, drove in snow over my hood to get to work one day... trust b5 a4s with my life (800 dollar car 400 to get it to run then sold it for 2000)

Sold to get a newer b5 a4 love this car just as much, can have fun but also stay safe

Also just got a v8 grand cherokee, runs great handles in the snow just as good, have not had a situation like the audi... but I have a feeling I would take the audi....


People say old German cars break which is true but they also are cheap on parts now.

I would not get a jeep as a first car... mine gets 14 mpge and is not a good daily.
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