Great answers! I now understand much more about 4wd vehicles than I did before.

Why don't they tell you this stuff when you sign all the papers?

 

I don't think anyone explained why the front wheels would want to go at different speeds as the back wheels. I guess it is a geometry thing. Hey, has anyone tried different size front tires than the back? DON'T.....then it won't amtter if you are going straight.

If and when you are in 4wd and you do occasionally hit a patch of non slip surface....just go straight as an arrow ...till you are in the slippery stuff again. Either do that or get outa 4wd.

 

I thought Jake Blues did...

 

The link that "moun10eer" provided explains why all four tires travel at different speeds, but the picture kinda tells the story:

Read that article for more.

-E

 

If you are driving in rain or snow you are probably not on DRY pavement.
Procede with caution

 

You guys are pretty fart smellers............I mean smart fellers

 

Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....I Smelt_1

 

Even on wet pavement you shouldn't run 4wd. First, there is no reason to, and second, it's still a high traction situation.

-E

 

consider your tires and traction! 4wd is suppose to be an advantage in situations, if 2wd works fine, then stick with it!

 

Yeah.........what he said