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Jimny in the snow and ice.
26 Nov 2024 12:17 #258514
by 300bhpton
The issue with the Jimny is, it has no centre differential. So you can only use 4wd on slippery or lose surfaces. Therefore if there are patches or sections of tarmac with no snow or ice on, you shouldn't really be running in 4wd on those.
If the road is completely covered in snow, there is little point trying to make do in 2wd, as when you get stuck, you might be too stuck to get out even with 4wd. And using 4wd might have prevented you getting stuck at all.
Also in slippery conditions 4wd will give you far more cornering and braking control over 2wd.
4wd will allow far more engine braking, it will also change your braking bias to 50:50 front-rear, instead of the 70:30 you'd normally get in 2wd. All of these things will help you slow down better and in more control.
4wd will also help you change and set the yaw angle on corners, allowing safer and better cornering control too.
Replied by 300bhpton on topic Jimny in the snow and ice.
I would say no, although it will come down to experience and driver ability.So when you're driving on snow or ice you all keep it in 2wd until you get to a patch where you start slipping or a climb where you can't manage without 4wd then turn it off again?
The issue with the Jimny is, it has no centre differential. So you can only use 4wd on slippery or lose surfaces. Therefore if there are patches or sections of tarmac with no snow or ice on, you shouldn't really be running in 4wd on those.
If the road is completely covered in snow, there is little point trying to make do in 2wd, as when you get stuck, you might be too stuck to get out even with 4wd. And using 4wd might have prevented you getting stuck at all.
Also in slippery conditions 4wd will give you far more cornering and braking control over 2wd.
4wd will allow far more engine braking, it will also change your braking bias to 50:50 front-rear, instead of the 70:30 you'd normally get in 2wd. All of these things will help you slow down better and in more control.
4wd will also help you change and set the yaw angle on corners, allowing safer and better cornering control too.
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