Thread: Prius FAQ: Snow and Ice vs Traction Control
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Old 04-07-2008, 07:37 AM
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Default Re: Prius FAQ: Snow and Ice vs Traction Control
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Originally Posted by bwilson4web View Post
Hi,

I'm looking for feedback from folks who have a 2004-07 Prius about driving in ice and snow. There are many reports of problems with traction control stopping all progress rather than spinning the tires. Use of chains and snow tires may help.

Anyone have any updates on this?

Thanks,
Bob Wilson

ps. Living in North Alabama and driving an NHW11 means I don't have many opportunities to test this.
Bob,

I had difficulty getting up my driveway with the Goodyear Integrity and my Michelin MXV4+ tires in bad weather for 3 winters due to a combination of poor tire grip and the so-called Traction Control in my 2004 Prius. This year I had no problems with the traction control as My Nokian WR tires are wonderful in wet/slush/snow/ice. Just make a strong recommendation for good tires (either Snow/Ice or the Nokian WR or WRg2) if confronted with bad driving conditions.

JeffD
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