Originally Posted by Supton
I run in 2HI as long as I can. I know myself. In 4HI I can't feel road conditions very well, but in 2HI, if I feel TC kick in, or the tires spin, I know to slow down. In 4HI i'd be one of those people flying down the road (well I usually am, but only worse).
My driveway usually requires lock to lock turning, so driveline binding is a constant nuisance. This summer I parked a trailer in a friends yard; he said to use 4WD in the yard. So I did. Lock to lock turning on dry grass and I kept having to goose the throttle so spin a tire while moving around. Even on snow the tires get good bite; roll 4 feet, come to stop, gun the engine... repeat.
But yeah, in 4HI it has quite a bit of traction, not lacking there. Well until it gets high ended, get some packing snow and it's gave over. Thankfully that is not very often.
I agree the 4wd on these Tundras do bind quite a bit when turning on grippy surfaces, but its never been an issue for me. I do a sharp turn around at our cottage and in 4WD it does bind. But I have never had to goose the throttle like that. I just let it bind and the tire will eventually slip.
Like I said for me, this truck is fantastic in our severe winters. I have yet to drive something more sure footed.
I run in 2HI as long as I can. I know myself. In 4HI I can't feel road conditions very well, but in 2HI, if I feel TC kick in, or the tires spin, I know to slow down. In 4HI i'd be one of those people flying down the road (well I usually am, but only worse).
My driveway usually requires lock to lock turning, so driveline binding is a constant nuisance. This summer I parked a trailer in a friends yard; he said to use 4WD in the yard. So I did. Lock to lock turning on dry grass and I kept having to goose the throttle so spin a tire while moving around. Even on snow the tires get good bite; roll 4 feet, come to stop, gun the engine... repeat.
But yeah, in 4HI it has quite a bit of traction, not lacking there. Well until it gets high ended, get some packing snow and it's gave over. Thankfully that is not very often.
I agree the 4wd on these Tundras do bind quite a bit when turning on grippy surfaces, but its never been an issue for me. I do a sharp turn around at our cottage and in 4WD it does bind. But I have never had to goose the throttle like that. I just let it bind and the tire will eventually slip.
Like I said for me, this truck is fantastic in our severe winters. I have yet to drive something more sure footed.