How good is Ford Fusion AWD system?

[UG_Passat]

Originally Posted by supton
Originally Posted by bobdoo
"I've been meaning to look into how well snow/winter tires stop on bare pavement as compared to all seasons. I'm guessing at 0F and down, the winter tires probably have the edge, but I'm not sure about 60 and up"

tirerack.com has already done this for you.

Not seeing it yet. Found this antedotal link but then also found this one. I'm not sure how tall tread blocks meant to grab lots of snow is going to corner better / brake harder than short tread block all seasons.

I "need" winter tires that work from -20F to about +60F, on pavement that is bare, icy, snowy, covered in sand, covered in snow, broken, or non-existent (think mud season). Not sure how one tire does all that "to its best ability".


It doesn't exist. You have to compromise somewhere. If you want mud-clearing, then you need open tread patterns to allow the mud to sling somewhere. But, winter tires tend to have a more dense pattern to maximize biting edges. If you need warm weather winter tires, then you have "Performance Winter" tires if you have the size that is available. Then there are all-weather tires that work in your temperature range, but like the Performance Winter tires, they are compromised on ice, packed snow, etc.

 

[PimTac]

Every vehicle has its limitations. Thinking that a crossover will perform the same as a 4wd SUV is wishful thinking.

I've driven a Montero Sport in three feet of snow. I wouldn't consider that with my CX5. They are totally different vehicles.

Also to reiterate, no matter what the system is, a lot depends on the driver and the tires. It's a three legged stool.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted by UG_Passat
It doesn't exist. You have to compromise somewhere. If you want mud-clearing, then you need open tread patterns to allow the mud to sling somewhere. But, winter tires tend to have a more dense pattern to maximize biting edges. If you need warm weather winter tires, then you have "Performance Winter" tires if you have the size that is available. Then there are all-weather tires that work in your temperature range, but like the Performance Winter tires, they are compromised on ice, packed snow, etc.

Yet some on this board here seem to think there is only one kind of tire to buy, and it's the best or none at all.