4WD Tacoma TRD Sport as Snowbird?

Ya, I was just being a wise ass.

I drive in 2wd, only use 4 when 2 ain't cutting it. In my opinion 4 is for getting out of shit and then back to 2

 

EXACTLY WHAT HE SAID..!! ^^^^^ I have the X-Ice as well.... and I do the "change-over" myself so that I know it's done right and the lugs torqued properly..!! In the long run, I think we save $ doing it this way as there are no Re and re for the tires and balancing, etc.. messing with those stupid TPMS thingys... The X-Ice are fantastic for stopping on ice/snow, and pretty good at "get up & go" also..!

I've done 30" snow/freezing rain & sleet/and slush.... They work for me..

 

As everyone else already explained, a good set of snow tires is the most important factor. All-seasons and all-terrain tires aren't even in the same league.

A 4x4 truck with good snow tires is the best option, but the second best option is a 4x2 truck with good snow tires. A 4x4 truck with all seasons would be a distant third. Remember that 99% of the time you're not going to need that four wheel drive, and the four wheel drive isn't going to help you stop or dodge an accident. It's the tires that matter more.

 

You are totally correct: however, I was able to "dodge" an accident in front of me on an multi lane Hwy. by steering into the ditch. Luckily I already had her in 4X4... I ran off the road about 40' in 20" snow....around smashed up and smashing up vehicles...then drove right back up on the Hwy. I know the 4X4 didn't make me avoid the accident...It made me able to move on my way shortly after giving some witness statements...!! Without it "on" at THAT time...I'd be 40' from the Hwy for 6 hours waiting a tow!!

Totally irrevelant, I know. But good story, eh..?