I have always run my truck at highway speeds up to 100 (kph) on snow covered roads. Sometimes even a little faster. Towing an enclosed snowmobile trailer as well. On long trips I usually will run 4x4 for 15 to 20 minutes reduce speed shift back to 2 wheel for a couple minutes. Then back to 4x4. I have had no issues at all.

 

its a valid question guys, like if its ice and 1 inch of snow, can you go 50? 55? 65mph?

whats recommended, above what speed isnt?

Im curious too, the book might say, I cant off the top of my head.

 

even if im in 4wd i always go slow, dont need to be wrecking myself or someone else. But i love it when Im going down a hill and like and escalade is tailgating me. but its true that 4x4 is smoother at higher speeds, the fastest i went was probably around 40mph, but i wouldnt push it any farther, especially if the roads are bad.

 

Kinda like asking how fast can you go in reverse

 

+1 not to mention if you're going FWY speeds you should be in 2hi, only time you need 4 wheel drive is if you can't get traction and if you're doin 70 you had to have gotten traction at some point to get that fast. I drive as fast as I can and safely avoid road hazards. Eg; the dumbass last week in the snow that spun his car out right behind me, I had to speed up to avoid being hit.

 

ya thanks for the help lol great help you guys are

 

I have driven in many storms. If there is any kind of ICE on the road, I don't care if you have 18wd, your gonna be sliding. The worst conditions to be in are ice with any type of snow over the top as it's like an ice cube. Your better off and safer going faster when ther'es 6"+ of snow on the ground because you can atleast get traction and maintain the "groove" of the tires.

 

I've rocked 130 km/h on 4wd hi...it wasnt really bad out...i just wanted the extra insurance for traction in case i hit a bad spot...when its bad out...dont drive fast simple as that...I've seen a hummer flipped over in a ditch earlier this year. You can spin out just as easy in 4wd

 

Most people think they're better drivers then they are and 4 wheel drive tends to be they're security blanket. The fact that you own a 4X4 doesn't mean the laws of physics bend for you, 4 wheel drive doesn't make you're truck corner better or brake faster. The simple fact is while you're reaction time and driving "skill" maybe the same in slippery road conditions, your traction is decreased and s--t can change in a blink of an eye, usually when you're reaching to change the channel on the radio.

 

Agreed, just because you can go fast in a straight line doesn't always mean you can stop fast! Also, corners are the worst for 4wd vehicles as they tend to push through the corner and always focus on the road ahead of you. I never really even listen to the radio when I'm out in the snow! It can be distracting.