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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
except when accelerating of course, when the weight transfers to the drive wheels.
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Generally, even with good tires, no car can accelerate very quickly on snow or ice. As a result, there isn't much weight transfer to speak of. Since the vast majority of cars are front-heavy, front wheel drive will give more traction in slippery conditions. Also, the more slippery it is, the less weight transfer can occur, shifting the advantage even farther towards FWD vehicles.