Ky Bob Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I have a Edge front wheel drive only and its really pitiful in snow. I know the factory tires are mostly to blame but this is the WORST front wheel drive vehicle I've tried to drive had in the snow. I wish now I had gotten the AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abowie Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Just curious: What do mean exactly by "driving in snow"? No front wheel drive vehicle is meant for ATV style driving. Did you purchase the Edge as a commuter vehicle in the snow belt? If so, the dealer should have sold you an AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scootertoo21 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Just curious: What do mean exactly by "driving in snow"? No front wheel drive vehicle is meant for ATV style driving. Did you purchase the Edge as a commuter vehicle in the snow belt? If so, the dealer should have sold you an AWD. As if a dealer would actually steer you into the "right" vehicle rather than what they have in stock and what they can make the most profit on. Just the thoughts of someone that spent his early 20s selling Fords... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Bob Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) Just curious: What do mean exactly by "driving in snow"? Driving in snow could also be called driving with snow on the highways. No front wheel drive vehicle is meant for ATV style driving. I did not buy it to be used as a ATV. Edited January 20, 2009 by Ky Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewydawg Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have a FWD 2007 and have been through two snowy winters. The Continentals and (from what I have heard) Hankook tires are lousy in the snow. Since I replaced them at 20K with Pirelli P6 Four Seasons tires and they are great in the 6 to 10 inch 'dustings' we get up here in the wild north. Even with all the snow, I felt AWD wasn't worth the problems (PTU) and the mileage issues. Replace the factory skins and see the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abowie Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I have a FWD 2007 and have been through two snowy winters. The Continentals and (from what I have heard) Hankook tires are lousy in the snow. Since I replaced them at 20K with Pirelli P6 Four Seasons tires and they are great in the 6 to 10 inch 'dustings' we get up here in the wild north. Even with all the snow, I felt AWD wasn't worth the problems (PTU) and the mileage issues. Replace the factory skins and see the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abowie Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 The stock 18 inch Michelins that came on my FWD 08 SEL perform very well in the snow - and we had the ice in Baltimore today which I had no problem getting around. Tires definitely make a big difference on a FWD model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Bob Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I have the Continenals. Can't recall what brand are on my wife's Equinox AWD but it will go anywhere. Even better than my 4x4 GMC truck that I traded off for my Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeaadas Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The stock 18 inch Michelins that came on my FWD 08 SEL perform very well in the snow - and we had the ice in Baltimore today which I had no problem getting around. Tires definitely make a big difference on a FWD model. ----------------------------------- ottawa escort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnhurt Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I have a Edge front wheel drive only and its really pitiful in snow. I know the factory tires are mostly to blame but this is the WORST front wheel drive vehicle I've tried to drive had in the snow. I wish now I had gotten the AWD. Maybe its not the vehicle nor the tires... have you considered changing your driving style?... "Peace" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgould Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 My Edge came with the stock 18 inch Pirellis. I live in Ohio and winter here can be treacherous. I have the 2wd and have had absolutely no problems in the snow. I dont regret my purchase at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinLine Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I suggest new tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07mass Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have the Continenals. Can't recall what brand are on my wife's Equinox AWD but it will go anywhere. Even better than my 4x4 GMC truck that I traded off for my Edge. It will go anywhere because its AWD. Its not the tries its the car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07mass Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) :stats: Edited February 16, 2011 by 07mass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdpratt69 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Is the icon passing out money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Is the icon passing out money? Typing on a keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceroni87 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I live In delta junction, Alaska. The stock hankooks have held up with the snow and ice. Some have ran studded tires up here. I guess it depends on how heavy your foot is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooshin Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I wonder how the factory 22s on the Sport like Snow. I live in AZ but we do get snow in the north country during the winter. I'm curious how it performs. I had a 08 Sport Trac before the Edge and it hated the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Hi all. :D As a general rule of thumb, snow performance with FWD and AWD vehicles is primarily dictated by the snow handling/performance characteristics of the tires (and driver skill), not the vehicle. SInce all FWD and most AWD vehicles are decidedly nose heavy, they will all handle relatively the same in snow, if the proper tires are used. In other words, it is not the vehicles fault, it is either the tires, the driver or both. In addition, the same tires should be used on all four corners, so if using snow tires, always install four. Never install only two, whether on the drive wheels or not. And yes, of course the AWD version of a particular vehicle will handle better than a FWD version, in the snow with the exact same tires (i.e. tire model, tread depth, age etc.). But when comparing various FWD to FWD vehicles, AWD to AWD, tires are the primary deciding factor by a longshot. Concerning winter handling of the factory Sport wheel/tire combination (I believe Pirelli Scorpions?) - If you need true snow driving capability, plan on purchasing a wheel/tire combination more appropriate for snow usage. Generally speaking, wIde, low profile tires do not drive well in snow. Hope this information helps and good luck. :beerchug: Edited July 20, 2012 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeGermany Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Concerning winter handling of the factory Sport wheel/tire combination (I believe Pirelli Scorpions?) - If you need true snow driving capability, plan on purchasing a wheel/tire combination more appropriate for snow usage. Generally speaking, wIde, low profile tires do not drive well in snow. I did a driver training with the 22" Scorpions. The handling on wet roads is horrible. I learned a lot about my Edge during the training. I prefer 18" winter tires on snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdpratt69 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I've driven around on a bit of ice and a few inches in snow in my AWD Sport with stock tires and wheels and the car handled well. I took it easy and didn't floor it or anything but it drove and handled well. I was happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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