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General Sport Trac Discussion
Spinning in the Snow
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<blockquote data-quote="Johnny O" data-source="post: 945834" data-attributes="member: 61743"><p>I see you live in WI, so dedicated winter tires might be a good idea. I am not familiar with the Falkens, but in snow an A/T is better than an M/T or all-season, although the rubber will not be a winter compound like real snow tires have. I have Bridgestone Blizzaks for my wife's Taurus and it goes as good in snow as my Trac and stops better.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>4x4's GO better in snow than a regular car but do not stop or turn any better than anything else. This inspires overconfidence.</p><p></p><p>On snow-covered roads in town very often I will switch off the 4wd to turn a corner and then turn it back on after I straighten the wheel. Gotta love electric transfer cases. </p><p></p><p>Gen 2's have the later model Explorer transfer case with 4-Auto, 4-Hi, and 4-Low. Frankly I don't like it compared to the other Trac and Rangers I used to have. The front axle kicks in and out when the computer detects slippage, long after my brain or right foot detects it. I find it irritating and when there's a lot of snow I just lock it in 4-Hi and turn the traction control off. The vehicle's behavior is more consistent and predictable that way.</p><p></p><p>We're supposed to get slammed tonight and all day tomorrow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johnny O, post: 945834, member: 61743"] I see you live in WI, so dedicated winter tires might be a good idea. I am not familiar with the Falkens, but in snow an A/T is better than an M/T or all-season, although the rubber will not be a winter compound like real snow tires have. I have Bridgestone Blizzaks for my wife's Taurus and it goes as good in snow as my Trac and stops better. 4x4's GO better in snow than a regular car but do not stop or turn any better than anything else. This inspires overconfidence. On snow-covered roads in town very often I will switch off the 4wd to turn a corner and then turn it back on after I straighten the wheel. Gotta love electric transfer cases. Gen 2's have the later model Explorer transfer case with 4-Auto, 4-Hi, and 4-Low. Frankly I don't like it compared to the other Trac and Rangers I used to have. The front axle kicks in and out when the computer detects slippage, long after my brain or right foot detects it. I find it irritating and when there's a lot of snow I just lock it in 4-Hi and turn the traction control off. The vehicle's behavior is more consistent and predictable that way. We're supposed to get slammed tonight and all day tomorrow. [/QUOTE]
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