It’s snowing and 4×4 drivers are driving around looking smug. What some don’t realise, though, is that four-wheel drive won’t make them stop any quickly on slippery roads.
That said, four-wheel drive is useful in giving you extra traction in the snow and a lot better than my rear-wheel drive family BMW 5 Series Touring!
Of course, think four-wheel drive Porsches and most people consider a Cayenne, and no doubt buyers will be clamouring for them in the next few days. Now, a Cayenne is a great car but do you really need a big offroader to negotiate the odd bit of snow?
With a bit of lateral thinking, you can have a great sports car that will also perform in the snow. Let’s face it, conventional 4x4s are designed for off-roading and, as such, have massive ground clearance which is of little help if you’re just trying to negotiate your local backroads. So why not treat yourself to a Porsche 911? Opt for a four-wheel drive Carrera 4 or Turbo and you’ll have a car that’s usable all year round and surprisingly good in the snow and ice. Indeed, Carrera 4 owners love to report how their cars have got them out of a fix during a cold spell.
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The real answer of course is proper winter tyres
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Probably even better with a set of winter tyres. What about some sensible recommendations?
In my experience 4wd porsche in the snow simply means 4 wheels spinning instead of two – still useless
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Get yourself a Quattro car, sorted!
Repeat after me … winter tyres!
I swear by 964×4 in snow. I am biased. I admit it. See me smile 😀
Gina, track down a cheap set of 16″ D90’s on eBay, and buy a set of winter tyres. Not only does it keep the salt off your nice Cup wheels, but you’ll be amazed at the extra grip, especially under braking. I even have a set on the Cayman now.
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Not sure I’d have risked the Porker in today’s weather. Too many numpties out on the road!