Question about 4x2 Pickup Trucks..

[Brunotheboxer]

I have an opportunity to purchase a GMC Sierra truck for a very good deal and since I have a 335is it will be for mostly winter driving. My question is how bad will a 4x2 rear wheel drive pick up truck be in the snow? I think the dealer just wants to dump the truck before the end of the year so I can get it for below invoice and at 0% financing. They dont have a 4x4 at this price/deal and I want to hear from people that have driven pick up trucks like this in bad snow. Thanks.

[CollinsE90]

I would do 4x4 man, 4x2 would struggle in bad snow

[Brunotheboxer]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

I would do 4x4 man, 4x2 would struggle in bad snow

Yeah, so far I've heard through friends is that if you cant buy the 4x4 dont buy anything. Problem is the 4x2 is like almost 10k difference in price because of all the incentives. Oh well I'll just stick to my Buick PA.

[CollinsE90]

My stepdad is looking at the exact deals you are right now, but he is getting 4x4 to pull his company trailer(owns gutter company and the equipment in his trailer to form the gutters is heavy). Plus 4x2's are a bitch to resell, especially in your area.

[BrokenVert]

Pickup trucks are light ^in the rear like a 70/30 distribution. The rear wheels will do nothing but spin.

An suv is probably a better idea for snow driving

[Brunotheboxer]

Thanks guys.

[1speedbike]

4x2 pickups are for redneck wannabes in the south who don't do much actual towing, construction work, or anything else pickups are made for. My 135 with snow tires would probably be just as, if not more, effective in the snow considering you'd probably be on all-seasons. Just my thoughts

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by 1speedbike

4x2 pickups are for redneck wannabes in the south who don't do much actual towing, construction work, or anything else pickups are made for. My 135 with snow tires would probably be just as, if not more, effective in the snow considering you'd probably be on all-seasons. Just my thoughts

No

Rednecks don't drive 2 wheel drive trucks

2 wheel drive trucks are for people who like to drive a truck as a daily driver in an area they don't need 4 wheel drive, typically in warmer climates they don't need 4x4. They might use them to carry things from Lowes or small DIY tasks at home,

[z4nhy3uz]

I know some people in TX drive 4x2 as they don't need the additional power but here in NY, mostly people i know have 4x4 for the snow or boat.

[1speedbike]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

No

Rednecks don't drive 2 wheel drive trucks

2 wheel drive trucks are for people who like to drive a truck as a daily driver in an area they don't need 4 wheel drive, typically in warmer climates they don't need 4x4. They might use them to carry things from Lowes or small DIY tasks at home,

Key word = wannabe

they like the look but don't actually need the truck itself or the 4 wheel drive

[radix]

4x2 won't work well in the snow without snow tires and a possibly even a ballast in the back. if you don't put snow shoes on it you'll probably be careening all over the place and your stopping distance will be greatly increased. 4x4 should be respectable with all-weathers, but will still stop and corner a lot better with snow tires.

[BTM]

I drive a 4x2 work truck in the snow all the time...all season tires, bed empty, never gotten stuck, never had a problem. Even can be fun if you like to get tailhappy when the time is safe. AWD is often a false sense of security in the snow. It will help you get going and get stuck less often, but you won't handle or stop any better. As radix alluded to, if you can't find the traction you need from the rear, a few bags of salt will be fine. But I've never needed them and have driven through some pretty deep snow.

[JayKay335i]

Spend many a days pushing my buddies 4x2 pickup out of the snow. As everybody said, there is no weight in the rear. You'll just spin all day.

[Gavin@MMW]

2wd, the #1 choice for Bro-ification in Southern California.

[Kroy]

Originally Posted by Craven 328

2wd, the #1 choice for Bro-ification in Southern California.[/IMG]

totally brosome truck, bro. fist bump.

[jaco]

I had a 2wd Chevy Colorado in college and it wasnt horrible in snow. We had 8" one afternoon and I managed to make it to the liquor store. The truck was never straight but I didnt get stuck. If you had snow tires on the truck it would work in a decent amount of snow but there will always be situations when 4wd will be required. That being said i would wait for a 4wd truck.

[BMW F22]

I imagine a 4x2 truck with a heavy load wouldn't do too well in the snow. If there's no grip all that load is gonna be a hazard...

[TMNT]

I have a friend who has a 4X2 wrangler and another friend who has a 4x2 colorado and they spin ALL DAY in the snow...especially if you hit any kind of hill or incline. I have a 4x4 Grand Cherokee and everytime its snows, I drive.

Its embarassing when you have a truck or SUV and you get stuck or cant go up a little hill because you have a 4x2...don't do it thats why they are so much cheaper.

[BTM]

Originally Posted by BMW E90

I imagine a 4x2 truck with a heavy load wouldn't do too well in the snow. If there's no grip all that load is gonna be a hazard...

A 4x2 truck with a properly secured heavy load in the bed will actually grip better than without...

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by BTM

A 4x2 truck with a properly secured heavy load in the bed will actually grip better than without...

I imagined the weight would produce a bit more traction. However, in the snow/ice, I don't think that that traction would help that much. I mean it would take more to control the weight and I feel that a 4x4 would give that peace of mind.

[BTM]

Originally Posted by BMW E90

I imagined the weight would produce a bit more traction. However, in the snow/ice, I don't think that that traction would help that much. I mean it would take more to control the weight and I feel that a 4x4 would give that peace of mind.

In snow/ice, that traction would prevent the rear from sliding as much. Peace of mind in a 4x4 is often just that - peace of mind. I reiterate - 4x4 is great for not getting stuck, or getting going with less drama, but beyond that, vehicle dynamics are the same, the braking and handling is not improved over a 4x2. It's funny how many times I've been passed by a hotshot 4wd truck in the snow at a ludicrous speed to see him spun out in the ditch 10 min later...any competent driver should not have difficulty with a 4x2 truck equipped with all season tires in the snow.

[CollinsE90]

Hey look Brian is arguing again