2006-12-30 08:24:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
It depends on what you mean by "heavy snow".
If you live on a road that does not get plowed and routinely need to drive through snow 12 or more inches deep, you will want a 4wd with large tires. Most full size pickups and SuV's will work. My favorite for that type of thing was an old Dodge with locking differentials.
If you however drive routinely on snow packed and icy roads that are usually plowed or at most have to deal with snow less than 4 inches, the type of vehicle is less dependent then the type of tires. Here you will want any front or 4wd car and a good set of winter (as in M&S) tires. My favorite vehicle for that type of weather is a subaru, with Michelin snow tires (and if your state allows get them studded). Just remember to switch to all season tires when the snow melts.
2006-12-30 10:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you said "car" I assume you don't mean an SUV. That being said, the Subaru WRX is a fantastic snow car. The Outback is also good, but the WRX offers a sportier ride.
Naturally, remember to carry traction devices or put studded tires on for winter driving. Even the best-handling car or truck isn't a Snow-Cat, after all.
2006-12-30 08:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by brypri 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm from Bavaria, Germany, and found out a thank you to tension a mild motor vehicle under heavy snow situations. first situation of all, your tires might desire to be extra healthy for snow, so use good wintry climate tires. A heavy motor vehicle will help you precisely no longer something, because of the fact the burden of the vehicle reduces the snow (on which you will tension) to an ice plate (on which you will no longer, regardless of the suited tires). once you're truly in deep snow, mild weight is an advantage. Use 2d kit in basic terms, even once you have an computerized, and be truly, truly careful with the gas. attempt retaining up a relentless velocity. the 2nd you grow to be D and hit the gas, youzr tires will turn on the snow and bring an iceplate from which your motor vehicle won't circulate an inch. in case you have a gearbox motor vehicle, you ought to use 2nd kit and the handbrake to climb up snowy hills; i'm uncertain if this might artwork with an computerized; I by no potential drove one. in the journey that your 2WD is front-pushed, take some sandbags into the rear compartment. this might stability the burden of the engine on the front axle and help the rear wheels get a grip to the line, and to boot, in case you're taking a shovel in, might desire to help you get your motor vehicle unfastened once you extremely get caught on snow or ice. Throw some good shovels of sand under the wheels, and you will artwork it out. chuffed driving.
2016-12-31 08:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best car I ever had in the snow and I could not get it stuck if I tried...A '74 Chevy Nova....Good luck finding one...My Son has a '71....But you won't see it in the snow...lol
2006-12-30 08:32:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best car in my opinion would be a subaru legacy, maybe weighted down. If you were willing to look at suvs or pickups, i would look at older Jeeps with lo-trac
2006-12-30 08:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything with 4 wheel drive.
2006-12-30 08:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something with good ground clearance and 4wd
2006-12-30 08:30:59 · answer #7 · answered by red77chevy350 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sno-Cat or snowmobile.
2006-12-30 08:26:12 · answer #8 · answered by nkroadcaptain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋