AWD or FWD - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
Jul 24, 2024 · FWD takes over to deliver the efficient performance you expect from the new Rogue. If slippery conditions or a loss of traction are detected, AWD kicks in immediately to …
FWD car ok or AWD a necessity? (Minneapolis, St. Paul: …
May 25, 2017 · Planning on moving from Fl to Mn in about a year, but wife is getting a new car this fall. I have read that FWD vehicles are fine with snow tires and
Front wheel drive snow tires--2 or 4? - Car Talk Community
Oct 27, 2011 · On a front wheel Cadillac (2011) DTS, can I use only two snow tires–installed in the front?? These cars have stablization systems which are profound. I never had a problem …
AWD vs FWD on snow/ice - Safety - Car Talk Community
Feb 13, 2019 · Honda CRV (awd) versus Toyota Avalon (fwd) On an interstate drive, mostly level during snowy weather, is AWD substantially safer? Specifically, the main threat is spinouts. …
Tired of FWD vehicles and the ridiculous negative rear camber
Mar 31, 2025 · Ive noticed most native FWD vehicles with independent rear suspension going down the road have an excessive amount of negative rear camber. I know that they initially …
Car for Chicago? - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
Apr 7, 2013 · FWD will be fine for any driving situation. BTW, Chicago has a good commuter train system. If school is near the CTA line, you might move first and decide if you need a car after …
AWD vs FWD & Limited Slip Differential - Car Talk Community
Feb 20, 2010 · Traction control is a good and safer compromise as it’s much cheaper to add to a fwd, works nearly as well as limited slip but at the expense of brakes while providing better …
Best tires on front or rear? - Car Talk Community
May 20, 2012 · Rotating tires requires that you put the (slightly) better pair on the axle that creates the most wear (the front axle in all FWD cars and most others.) This is directly contradictory to …
Do tires have to match on FWD vehicles? Well, no, of course not, …
Sep 27, 2011 · The difference between fwd and awd is the type of differential. On most awd systems, somewhere in the system is some type of limited slip device, and a different tire will …
AWD vs FWD - Driving/Drivers - Car Talk Community
Feb 22, 2011 · FWD mini vans with winter tires are good snow vehicles. AWD with winter tires is better but there are extra maintenance, repair, and higher fuel costs to consider.