Drive Mode during Winter

[OnePunchPan]

um if you have a limited 4wd version it always in FT4WD, there is no 2wd mode.

its either

1. normal mode is 4HF (FT 4WD Free - the center diff is unlocked aka free 40/60 split)
2. 4HL is when the center diff is locked (50/50 split)
3. L4L = low 4WD locked

if you buy the 2wd, it doesnt come with any 4wd mode period.

Yup that's what i meant! Sry if there was any confusion but I was just trying to clarify between FT FWD and 4HI. I don't think i've come across any situation where I've needed 4lo yet

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[MikeUtah]

I always have 2 sets of tires with my other cars. All-season and Winter tires(Blizzaks and Michelin). For my 4Runner i was planning on buying KO3 and just use that all year long. So not sure if that's good idea or not. lol

When deliberating the need for winter tires, everyone has different needs and there is not a simple answer for everyone.

I run two sets of tires because of my extreme snow conditions. I have attempted to use one set of tires year-round (KO3) and this is what I have experienced. When the KO3 are new, they are ‘relatively good’ for extreme winter driving, I would say about ~75-80% as good as Blizzak DM-V2 tires. However, after one year (20,000 miles on tires) there is a dramatic reducing in winter performance, I would say about ~45-50% as good as Blizzak DM-V2 tires. At this point, the tires do not meet my needs; thus, I run two sets of tires.

To clarify, I turn off both TRAC (Traction Control) and VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) or set the Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) to Deep Snow (which also turns off the TRAC and VSC), when I have a need to get to my house that involves gaining 500 vertical feet and dealing with several switch back like turns, all with 8-10”+ of snow on the road, Under these conditions, I need to maintain my momentum by keeping the tires spinning.

TRAC and VSC should not be turned off when driving on roads that do not require maintaining momentum in deep snow.

In addition, when driving in deep snow (at less than 9 mph) I turn off the Parking Support Braking (PKSB) to avoid the truck ‘thinking’ it is about to hit something and shutting down. As others have mentioned, I typically turn off the PKSB for the winter, due to icing.

 

[OnePunchPan]

When deliberating the need for winter tires, everyone has different needs and there is not a simple answer for everyone.

I run two sets of tires because of my extreme snow conditions. I have attempted to use one set of tires year-round (KO3) and this is what I have experienced. When the KO3 are new, they are ‘relatively good’ for extreme winter driving, I would say about ~75-80% as good as Blizzak DM-V2 tires. However, after one year (20,000 miles on tires) there is a dramatic reducing in winter performance, I would say about ~45-50% as good as Blizzak DM-V2 tires. At this point, the tires do not meet my needs; thus, I run two sets of tires.

To clarify, I turn off both TRAC (Traction Control) and VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) or set the Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) to Deep Snow (which also turns off the TRAC and VSC), when I have a need to get to my house that involves gaining 500 vertical feet and dealing with several switch back like turns, all with 8-10”+ of snow on the road, Under these conditions, I need to maintain my momentum by keeping the tires spinning.

TRAC and VSC should not be turned off when driving on roads that do not require maintaining momentum in deep snow.

In addition, when driving in deep snow (at less than 9 mph) I turn off the Parking Support Braking (PKSB) to avoid the truck ‘thinking’ it is about to hit something and shutting down. As others have mentioned, I typically turn off the PKSB for the winter, due to icing.

I remember seeing your post from earlier in the year and thought "wow if this crazy guy can get up there, then I know the possibilities are endless"

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/thr...gestone-blizzak-dm-v2-snow-winter-tires.9170/

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