Expedition Dave
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Q: So Snow Mode is for Snow/Ice Conditions, but What if on the Highway?
I get that the system is set up for what I would assume: slow going through bad weather--to get you through it.
But if you are traveling with traffic at highway speeds, and there are some snowy, icy bits what mode would you all recommend?
Not a trick question, but I am curious the hive's thoughts and please state why. Please refrain from long talks about safety, snow tires and chains b/c obviously, one must drive the conditions, but curious the opinions here. And also b/c most people who don't live in the snow belt, but drive through it briefly, usually don't run snows but all seasons/ATs (like me lol).
My thoughts that a locked center diff and/or locked rear (unless going through the thicker, less than 10 mph stuff) on the highway or carrying any real speed might cause the vehicle to go into a skid/slide more readily since spinning tires offer no traction, but a tire rolling along will offer some directional stability.
So, I personally feel that AWD and traction control are the way to go, either in SNOW mode or ECO mode to soften throttle inputs.
I get that the system is set up for what I would assume: slow going through bad weather--to get you through it.
But if you are traveling with traffic at highway speeds, and there are some snowy, icy bits what mode would you all recommend?
Not a trick question, but I am curious the hive's thoughts and please state why. Please refrain from long talks about safety, snow tires and chains b/c obviously, one must drive the conditions, but curious the opinions here. And also b/c most people who don't live in the snow belt, but drive through it briefly, usually don't run snows but all seasons/ATs (like me lol).
My thoughts that a locked center diff and/or locked rear (unless going through the thicker, less than 10 mph stuff) on the highway or carrying any real speed might cause the vehicle to go into a skid/slide more readily since spinning tires offer no traction, but a tire rolling along will offer some directional stability.
So, I personally feel that AWD and traction control are the way to go, either in SNOW mode or ECO mode to soften throttle inputs.