GX460 seems to fit the bill.
4Runner in snow?
- Thread starter Conrad
- Start date
GX460 seems to fit the bill.
K9 HAULR
New member
Looking at the new Heritage Edition (big dogs, so I'd pull the 3rd row from day 1 anyway) or a G-Wagon (finding lightly used 2018's for what I'll pay for a new TLC and I get factory solid F/R axles w/diff locks...plus an easily installed factory portal option if I want to get crazy). Damn Rovers get horrible predicted reliability, and I have no intentions of being stranded on the side of a high desert road or remote mountain pass with my dogs. Haven't really looked at the GX - might take a peek, but hear the engine/trans leaves much to be desired.
If I cant get any nibbles on my 4Runner, I'll keep it for my serious Tahoe 4x4 and think about more of a cross-over type SUV (unibody) for the 4hr commute between Redding and Tahoe.
GX is essentially a 4R with V8, 6-speed auto and the luxury features of a 4R Limited and then some. Only downside is the swing out rear door and no back windows down. Same reliability as a 4R since they are built on the same chassis and factory in Tahara Japan. Has a center lock, but no rear lock and is a full-time 4WD mode. The second and third row headroom is also higher than the 4R.
Jimbo
New member
Wish they still offered the drivetrain in my 2005 SR5.
- Standard drivetrain of 2x4
- Can engage AWD via rotary switch
- Can engage 4Low via rotary switch
- Separate locking center differential via pushbutton
The only 2 reasons I went limited on the 5th gen:
- Only model with AWD (greater for NE winters driving on patches of clear and snowy pavement)
- Only model with auto climate control (even my 2005 SR5 had auto climate!)
- Standard drivetrain of 2x4
- Can engage AWD via rotary switch
- Can engage 4Low via rotary switch
- Separate locking center differential via pushbutton
The only 2 reasons I went limited on the 5th gen:
- Only model with AWD (greater for NE winters driving on patches of clear and snowy pavement)
- Only model with auto climate control (even my 2005 SR5 had auto climate!)
LandCruiser
New member
My Macan with 18" All Weather Scorpions is ridiculous in the snow, especially if you hit the "Off Road" button which splits torque more evenly between front and back.
It only starts to suck when the snow is deeper than a foot because it doesn't have clearance.
Hey, thanks a ton for the information. I'm new to 4wd.. its always been RWD or AWD for me. Your post helps a lot.
Goodyear Duratracs.. Got it. Thank you. I was going to ask about tires next.
Piney
New member
Proper snow tires with the snowflake and mountain logos. Studs if you have extra tires to use in the summer. In between my 1st gen and 3rd gen 4runners I used a toyota 4wd van wagon. Sometimes the van needed chains. But only when pushing snow out of the way that was over a foot deep. Sometimes I used a safety chain when not plowing. Sometimes I used rope. All good. Noticed that, on runners or the van, that after a few months on gravel All Seasons lost a big part of their snow handling ability. Only use proper snow tires.
Attachments
2016 sr5 premium
Hi guys, first time posting here but I recently bought my 2016 4runner sr5 premium a few months ago. I bought brand new stock Blizzaks mounted to oem rims and got them all balanced but I find my 4runner to drive really bad in the snow. I have about 700 pounds in the back from tools so it's weighted down but if I don't turn of 4wd the thing just fish tails all over the road even on a slight turn. Unless I'm going super slow it really sucks, I hoped it would be better than it is but I guess rwd is that bad. On 4wd it's amazing,i can fly down streets with it on. Is everyone else's the same or are the Blizzaks just not good on the 4runner.
Hi guys, first time posting here but I recently bought my 2016 4runner sr5 premium a few months ago. I bought brand new stock Blizzaks mounted to oem rims and got them all balanced but I find my 4runner to drive really bad in the snow. I have about 700 pounds in the back from tools so it's weighted down but if I don't turn of 4wd the thing just fish tails all over the road even on a slight turn. Unless I'm going super slow it really sucks, I hoped it would be better than it is but I guess rwd is that bad. On 4wd it's amazing,i can fly down streets with it on. Is everyone else's the same or are the Blizzaks just not good on the 4runner.
Relentlesskaizen
New member
Not sure what you expect in RWD. However if you take your time to accelerate rather than gas the throttle you can get around just fine. Yes it will take longer to accelerate and steep hills will be impassable at times. Good thing you have 4wd, don’t be afraid to use it.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
CF_Machete
Senior Member
It doesn't matter what you drive, its a weight and power distribution issue that 4wd resolves. Physics is physics...
DAW89446
Member
‘18 SR5. BFG All Terrain T/A KO2’s in load range E. North central Nevada, regular winter snow. Have driven in snow all my driving years. The T4R handles it fine.
I’m amazed at people with 4x4 spinning, sliding or stuck in place spinning the rear end only. It’s like the 4WD lever or button is electrified at 440V or something.:mmph:
I’m amazed at people with 4x4 spinning, sliding or stuck in place spinning the rear end only. It’s like the 4WD lever or button is electrified at 440V or something.:mmph:
