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lightedman • today at 9:22 PM • 2 replies • view on HN

I stop and start on nasty sand (2+ feet deep) using cheap-ass A/T sand/snow tires with my Subaru.

Do you own an AWD vehicle? They outperform 4x4s on everything except rock.


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eldaisfish • today at 10:12 PM

Please could you explain what impact the drive system of a vehicle has on its ability to stop?

gambiting • today at 9:47 PM

The point is that 4WD and 4x4 systems have zero impact on your stopping distance, every car brakes with all 4 wheels.

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