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[deleted] OP t1_jcyqn8s wrote

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Nervous_Cellist_3106 t1_jcz5i1q wrote

Would not recommend a Trax then. I have gotten stuck at the bottom of the hill to my private road in Lebanon, doesn’t get plowed much by the town, thankfully a neighbor helps out. Have had to walk about 300 yards to get to my house before in some of the rougher weather. Studded tires would probably bridge the gap.

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[deleted] OP t1_jcz6ip9 wrote

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Nervous_Cellist_3106 t1_jcz6sl1 wrote

I have used winter tires as well as all season, the winter tires helped a bit, but more traction is needed. Snow tires with enough weight in back helps out a bunch, but it still disengages the AWD with ice.

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flocking_north t1_jd3ck6e wrote

It's up to you then. Will your wife be able to ride with you on the occasions that happens? Remember it really only snows like 20-30 days a year... If you truly both need to be on the move during those storms, then you probably should get the bigger vehicle, but if not it sounds like a waste.

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