2 Wheel Drive Tacoma - how do it drive in snow and ice?

[Roger Rabbit]

Do they go through snow and ice good? 2024 Toyota Tacoma 2 wheel drive!

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[Gear_yyc]

Depends on your experience driving in snow and ice previously. They're capable in light snow and ice, with good tires and you might need some weight in the back.

 

[bigd9247]

Lots of sand bags in the bed for added weight will help with traction.

 

[Roger Rabbit]

Depends on your experience driving in snow and ice previously. They're capable in light snow and ice, with good tires and you might need some weight in the back.

Thank you, I have had older 4-wheel drive Toyota trucks that did great in snowy roads, but had a 2000 Tundra, great truck, but you were lucky to get out of your driveway!

 

[Dirt]

I agree with Gear_yyc from my experience with Toyota 4x2's. Swing by your local tire store and pick up a good set of tire chains just for insurance. (I put about 200 lbs. in the bed)

 

[Roger Rabbit]

I agree with Gear_yyc from my experience with Toyota 2 X 4's. Swing by your local tire store and pick up a good set of tire chains just for insurance. (I put about 200 lbs. in the bed)

Thanks for reply, this is what I want to know, getting little older now, I always went around here where I live in bad weather to see who I get out of ditch, but not now!

 

[Sagebrush]

Put a good set of all-weather tires on and a couple of hundred pounds of weight in the back, and she'll do well.

 

[Roger Rabbit]

Put a good set of all-weather tires on and a couple of hundred pounds of weight in the back, and she'll do well.

Thank you very much!

 

[MJB4450]

I also have a 2WD. The first thing I'd do in your case is ditch the Firestoned tires if yours has those. Mine were spinning with light throttle on a dirt road. I was thinking about finding a set of 4WD takeoff wheels and tires that people put on Craigslist all the time when they buy a new truck and immediately get aftermarket. At least you'll have much better traction with those. Or simply swap out your tires for better one's. I still don't know if disabling the traction control will help or hurt. Apparently the limited slip works better with TC off in snow.

 

[Roger Rabbit]

I also have a 2WD. The first thing I'd do in your case is ditch the Firestoned tires if yours has those. Mine were spinning with light throttle on a dirt road. I was thinking about finding a set of 4WD takeoff wheels and tires that people put on Craigslist all the time when they buy a new truck and immediately get aftermarket. At least you'll have much better traction with those. Or simply swap out your tires for better one's. I still don't know if disabling the traction control will help or hurt. Apparently the limited slip works better with TC off in snow.

Thanks for the info, makes me wonder if should get an ol Willis to keep around just incase!

 

[MJB4450]

Thanks for the info, makes me wonder if should get an ol Willis to keep around just incase!

I've only had one AWD vehicle in 55 years of driving and had little trouble with 2WD (or 1WD in actuality). Which is why I opted for a 2WD this time since these come with limited slip diffs. But I am rarely in a situation where I might need a 4WD. These are very capable trucks if you have the right equipment on them. I've never been impressed with Firestones. If you're rarely in snow or sand, a good set of tires should get you by with a 2WD.

 

[Roger Rabbit]

I've only had one AWD vehicle in 55 years of driving and had little trouble with 2WD (or 1WD in actuality). Which is why I opted for a 2WD this time since these come with limited slip diffs. But I am rarely in a situation where I might need a 4WD. These are very capable trucks if you have the right equipment on them. I've never been impressed with Firestones. If you're rarely in snow or sand, a good set of tires should get you by with a 2WD.

Thanks, we have some snow and ice sometimes, but I don't have to go like when I was still working, I thank you for the info about this truck, I forswore check the tires!

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