Driving Rear-Wheel Cars in Snow So, what should you do if you have a RWD vehicle and need to drive in the snow? Fear not! These tips can help you navigate the snow and help you safely reach your destination. Add Weight to the Rear Adding weight to the back of your vehicle provides...
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I have snow chains for my rear-wheel drive Transit van, which is my only vehicle. As I'm sure you know, Transits will spin on a banana skin, but with chains on they will keep going through it all, even up the steepest hills. Sadly, they have now snapped. I bought them last year...
Almost every Subaru is a good winter car. With the notable exception of the rear-wheel-drive BRZ sports car, whichjust entered its second generation, every model in the Japanese automaker’s lineup comes standard with all-wheel drive. In particular, we think the Crosstrek hatchback is a goo...
As a backup for when satellite signal is weak, the truck is also equipped with a distance measurement instrument mounted to one of the rear wheel hubs—it looks and acts a bit like the fifth-wheel measurement devices this magazine once used as part of our instrumented testing...
Low temperatures affect battery performance and charging speed, doubling the time needed for fast charging. In cold conditions, batteries drain even when a car is parked. Moreover, the high torque of electric-car motors mak...
Welcome to take on winter’s most fun challenge in collaboration with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Åre Ice Driving with rear-wheel drive GT86s in Åre. For corporate groups of at least 8 people. Find us Arctic Driving is headquartered in Åre, Jämtland, where ...
Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament - Mega Drive, SNES (1994) The next time you’re at the breakfast table and someone starts making ramps out of breadboards and pots of jam, don’t panic – chances are they just spent too much time in their formative years playing this ace top-down ra...
Even if there’s no heavy snow, snow tires can significantly improve safety in colder temperatures. Myth 4: You don’t need to worry about the roads if you have four-wheel drive. If you believe this, let me change your mind. Four-wheel drive (4WD) helps with traction, but it doesn’...
I would recommend investing in snow tires for a rear wheel drive vehicle; however, they are not 100% necessary for front wheel drive or AWD/4X4. The investment can be really worth it. Think about it; $1000 for snow tires or $5000 in body repairs. ...