here is my rig---5.7 Hemi with 265/50/20 tires and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV studded tires on all 4's. this Durango DOES NOT slip at all in snow.
HERE IN MONTANA WE CAN GET SOME SNOW.

 

Lookin o/l for our AWD info...
The Chrysler 300 info says :
This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available optimum traction for a wide variety of road surface and driving conditions. The system minimizes wheel slip by automatically redirecting torque to the front and rear wheels as necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automatically defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is unlikely to occur. When specific road and environmental conditions require increased levels of road traction, the vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode. Automatic AWD operation could be activated by outside temperature, wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (there may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel slip condition occurs). AWD can also be manually selected by moving the shift lever into the AutoStick mode (+/-) or activating the windshield wipers for an extended period of time. Drive mode, RWD or AWD, is displayed momentarily in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the gage area of the vehicle display when the transmission is first shifted into gear, and if the drive mode changes during vehicle operation.


I wonder if auto stick does the same for our D's ??
Anyone??

 

No. Low range is basically for when/if you are stuck, or going extremely slowly in deep snow or sand. With all-season tires it's basically a marketing ploy. Your tires are more likely to be the limiting factor rather than the 4wd system.

And speaking of tires, any low profile tire is not going to perform well in the snow. They look great, but that's where their benefits end. Think of it as laying a spatula on the snow compared to a knife edge.

 

Low should only be used when in a pile of snow or stuck (snow or mud).

Anyway, I took my 22's off for the winter. Had no issues plowing through snow with the stockies!

 

Drove my 11 Durango Crew AWD through the snow in Manhattan, Staten Island and New Jersey and with the stock Michelin tires and had no problems. Just kept it in "D" the whole time and stepped on the gas. It just kept on going. Just got back from Manhattan and made my own spot where most other cars/trucks couldnt park :-)

But i do want to eventually get the Nitto Terra Grapplers or Dura Grapplers. Anyone have any input on either of these? like if there is a real difference? Thanks

 

I have the Terra Grapplers and I can say without question, they are way better than I anticipated. The Latitudes that came stock were essentially worthless in any measurable snow. I have driven through 15" and 11" unplowed snowfalls this year without any problems. I should add that I leveled out the front which made a difference when going through drifts. The TGs bite really well on corners; they handle heavy slush and they have minimal road noise. I looked at several different tires and was close to getting the GY Duratracs, but the cost was almost double. Not to mention the road noise was supposedly considerably louder given they were 10 ply.

 

How is the road noise on the Terra Grapplers? You have them on year round?

 

I've had them on since October and can honestly say that the road noise isn't that much greater than the Latitudes. Also they ride comfortably. I haven't decided yet whether i will take them off come Spring or keep them on year round. They certainly look a lot cooler and isn't that what you really want...

 

 

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