Could I make the argument my prerunner is more capable in the snow then a stock 4*4

I carry chains all the time, might have to use them tomorrow. It's nice to have good siped tires, but a pair of chains is always a good insurance policy.

 

I have noticed that a 2wd pickup has an easier time taking off in the snow than a 4wd pickup that is not using the 4wd. It must be due to the lighter front end and less drag on the drive line. I have owned both and I have placed weight in the bed of both varieties. I now quit using the extra weight because I got a topper that I decided was just a bit lighter than the sum of the sand bags I used to get. I will not ever buy another 2wd unless I move to a climate that doesn't get snow.

 

Have you ever need chains with snow tires, with4wd? If so how deep was the snow?.
Noob question but what is siped? Seen it used couple times.

 

No...

A 4WD Tacoma identical to yours has everything you have that is helping you out (traction control, M/T's, etc.), plus the ability to put power to the front wheels if the driver so desires.

 

They don't sell Prerunners in Canada , you can't buy them

Does that tell you anything ?

 

Actually, no, not with a Tacoma. I made it out of a 3 foot storm in March 2003 after my neighbor broke a path with chains on all four wheels. I did break the path Christmas day 2008 just with the AT/KO's since nobody else had to go to work that day. That was a 4-footer, took me three tries to bust through that but it was light snow, not the heavy wet stuff. The only time I HAD to put chains on was in mud and that was my old 1990 2WD, and my old 1967 VW Kombi.

But chains would have helped a lot, which is why I carry them just in case.

Siping is cross-cuts across the tread, gives some flexibility for better gription on ice.

 

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It tells me that they don't sell prerunners in canada. I bet they still sell regular cars.

 

Regular cars yes , fake trucks no

 

Fail again...Go again and click on that link below. You guys need new jokes.
http://www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/vehicles/tacoma/models
http://www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/build-price/cp2#models-options

 

No Prerunners there bud , the only 2WD Tacomas you can buy are the 5 lug AC

 

Why does this really matter op? You can't make that silly assed claim apples/oranges.

 

No way to original post. 4wd, all the way.

 

A prerunner is a...2WD tacoma. FAIL yet again.

To the OP, with all things equal on two tacomas except for one's 4WD and the others 2WD I don't think it's safe to say the 2WD is more capable. However, the stigma that prerunner's can't handle snow (whether that's 1 inch or 3 ft) is like an old wives tale. People got around in a lot of places in vehicles way before vehicles advanced to where they are now.

 

A 5 lug is a 5 lug , 2WD Tacoma

A Prerunner is a 6 lug , 2WD Tacoma with all the same suspension etcetera as the 4WD 6 lug it's trying to emulate but without the capability of 4WD

You dig ?

 

and Bingo was his name-o

 

Nice! Ya my vote is no . The pre runner is capable , but will never be a 4wd. Pre runners are a fake looking 4wd truck. Unless your driving down the desert with long travel soaking up 3 foot bumps.

I understand why toyota did it, the marketing was huge. Customers want a rig that looks 4x4 for but with 2wd better mileage and all that crap. I personalty don't like the pre- runner option.

Back in the 80s and 90s 2wds were 2wds. Way lower like the 5 lug is today. That's what a 2wd should look like. Toyota was smart in the option of the pre runner. For sales and money a good marketing campaign .

Thanks

Brett

 

I have a prerunner. I'm fully aware of what it is. But you cannot say Canada doesn't sell prerunners because of the snow when you can clearly buy a non prerunner 2WD tacoma in Canada.

 

They don't sell Prerunners in Canada because of the snow

 

The argument could be made that your Tacoma is better in the snow than SOME 4wd/awd vehicles, but the Prerunner is certainly not superior to the Tacoma 4x4, or even a Heep.