2wd vs 4wd
Hi all...time to open another can of worms...we r going to purchase a 2015 2500 denali duramax crew...just don't see the need for 4wd...how abt some non male ego driven opinions on the subject. ..thx....
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wnjj wrote:Ditto x10!RedRocket204 wrote:Bedlam wrote:
If you drive using engine braking more than using your service brakes, 4wd does handle slowing better on adverse surfaces.
Bedlam. 100% agree with you. You are not saying 4x4 stops you better, you are saying it helps slow you better while maintaining traction. Seems a lot of people don't get this...and I guess the experts who disagree all live in parts of CA that doesn't get snow or ice. I guess their experience trumps all.
Ditto. It's like the difference between braking when in gear or neutral. Driven wheels are simply harder to brake quickly (and lockup). If you stand on the brakes, all bets are off and there is no difference. It matters when you ease on the brake or let the engine do the braking.
In snow/ice/slippery conditions if you're hitting the brakes to stop, 4 wheel drive isn't going to help. However, if you're paying attention, it's an awesome tool for slowing down in a controlled fashion, which is usually much better than just the "braking" option. It's also your friend when trying to recover from those moments when you're not paying proper attention. I'm not sure about the newer trucks but the ABS on mine performs much better in neutral than in drive. It's not unusual for my truck to go from "drive" to "neutral" to "4hi" back to "2 wheel", ect. multiple times during a daily winter freeway commute with speeds varying from 20 to 60 mph.
Not sure what any of this has to do with towing in Georgia though, except to say that if I'm towing there, it'll be in a 4 wheel drive.
