Excuse the stupid question from the 2wd guy

Hi, I bought a 2wd because I'm not a wheeler and I'm more interested in hauling stuff and running around. Now some of my running around is going to take me through the sierras this winter and Caltrans says I have to carry chains.

I'm curious about experiences with the 2wd tacos in the snow and chain/cable recommendations. 2018 TRD Sport DCLB, stock wheels and tires. Thanks

 

People drove RWD vehicles for decades with the addition of chains, maybe some sand bags in the bed.

How well you make out will depend on both the conditions and your skills.

 

Its should be fine. Take it slow, get quality chains and extra weight in the bed will help.

 

Definitely bring chains and put weight in the bed. Couple hundred lbs at least. Climbing steep grades with ice/snow on them will be downright dangerous without both. Take it slow and you'll be fine, don't venture off the paved road if you can help it.

 

2wd here in NorCal. Some weight in the bed, drive relatively slow for the conditions, and carry chains, you’ll be fine.

I too bought my truck for DD and wasn’t in to rock crawling them. People drive little 2wd cars all across the nation in snow. Just go slow, recognize loss of traction and know how to counter.

I go up to Tahoe all the time and have not had an issue. Just look at road conditions. Occasionally they’ll close the pass to all except 4x4 wth chains, which case you’re SOL.