Many performance cars come with the option of RWD or AWD. Would it be crazy for a skier to pick the RWD version?
For dry pavement, I think it's pretty clear RWD is the way to go. RWD is faster, lighter, lower maintenance, gets better gas mileage, and more fun!
Add snow to the mix, and it's not so clear cut. AWD has an obvious traction advantage.
Still, I think there may be a case for RWD, even for a skier. Snow tires have gotten so good that it would have to be a huge storm where you couldn't make it with good winter tires. Stability and traction control are there to save your tush or at least try.
Why not have a little fun drifting to and from skiing in a RWD performance car?
Thoughts?
For dry pavement, I think it's pretty clear RWD is the way to go. RWD is faster, lighter, lower maintenance, gets better gas mileage, and more fun!
Add snow to the mix, and it's not so clear cut. AWD has an obvious traction advantage.
Still, I think there may be a case for RWD, even for a skier. Snow tires have gotten so good that it would have to be a huge storm where you couldn't make it with good winter tires. Stability and traction control are there to save your tush or at least try.
Why not have a little fun drifting to and from skiing in a RWD performance car?
Thoughts?