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Originally Posted by stugray
And I live in Colorado - Anyone want to guess what kind of cars can be found in the ditch FAR MORE than other cars? -> Four Wheel Drive!
That is because once you put someone in a 4WD SUV, they think they are now immune to the laws of Physics and act even more reckless.
And I have lived in CO all my life and learned to drive in the snow.
I have never ONCE changed to "snow tires" I run all season.
The Solara has Goodyear assurances (best all season tire I have ever had).
I have no idea what the jeep had on it since all four tires were spinning....
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That's certainly the truth - 4WD is better, but many people here (I'm also in CO) get in a 4WD vehicle and think they're invulnerable (and end up in a ditch).
As for all season tires? They're OK, but dedicated snow tires make a huge difference. I have a Subaru Outback for winter/practical purposes, and I run Blizzak WS-70 snow tires, and it's darn near unstoppable in the winter (though careful driving is always a good idea on slick roads). I've never had a problem making it up an icy hill or anything like that.