Winter Question for Edge Owners
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From: Norlina NC
Winter Question for Edge Owners
I recently got a 2015 Edge Platinum for my wife to drive and to be our family trip vehicle. Its 2wd fwd only. Ive been planning a trip for our anniversary/honeymoon in december that im hoping we will still be able to do (provided our financial situation gets better). My concern comes into the fact we will be going to the mountains.. Mountains in the winter typically mean snow.. I was wanting to know how these things handle in the snow? especially being 2wd im worried about it getting stuck.. normally when i know its going to be snowy ill take my SD 4wd truck (especially on unfamiliar roads and areas).. but with the way fuel prices are being i dont want to add another $500-$800 to the trip just in fuel costs.. The edge does have "all season" tires on it.. but ive learned from past experience that doesnt always mean theyre any good for traction with ice and snow... So would love to hear from any of yall that have experience with these on the ice and snow.. Im no novice to ice and snow driving but i know every vehicle has its own personality when it comes to those types of conditions.. so id like to hear yalls thoughts on how well these handle in them..
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Lived in RockyMountains at 9kFt for 20yrs+; wife has had a 2008 Edge for the last 13yrs.
Driven it thru plenty of 6+ inch snow storms & on icy roads.
With the RIGHT tires a FWD drive Edge can do well in the snow, considering engine weight is directly over front tires;
emphasizing RIGHT: need something more aggresive than AllSeasonHighway tires.
a MediumAgressive AllTerrain Radial with good Sipping is what I've used year around with good results;
BiDirectionalTread makes them easier to rotate & last longer.
You can buy very expensive Snow+Ice tires, but they will set you back $200~$300/tire &
they will wear very quickly due to the softer rubber used; don't want to use them in temps above 60f~70f.
Note: if not experienced driving on winter snowy\icy mountain roads, it can be a terrfying white knuckle experience,
no matter what vehicle & tires.
Found the most dangerous thing about driving on snow\ice is other drivers
who tailgate, wont slow down, or have the wrong tires.
Good luck & drive safely.
Driven it thru plenty of 6+ inch snow storms & on icy roads.
With the RIGHT tires a FWD drive Edge can do well in the snow, considering engine weight is directly over front tires;
emphasizing RIGHT: need something more aggresive than AllSeasonHighway tires.
a MediumAgressive AllTerrain Radial with good Sipping is what I've used year around with good results;
BiDirectionalTread makes them easier to rotate & last longer.
You can buy very expensive Snow+Ice tires, but they will set you back $200~$300/tire &
they will wear very quickly due to the softer rubber used; don't want to use them in temps above 60f~70f.
Note: if not experienced driving on winter snowy\icy mountain roads, it can be a terrfying white knuckle experience,
no matter what vehicle & tires.
Found the most dangerous thing about driving on snow\ice is other drivers
who tailgate, wont slow down, or have the wrong tires.
Good luck & drive safely.
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FTE Legend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 80,535
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From: Norlina NC
Lived in RockyMountains at 9kFt for 20yrs+; wife has had a 2008 Edge for the last 13yrs.
Driven it thru plenty of 6+ inch snow storms & on icy roads.
With the RIGHT tires a FWD drive Edge can do well in the snow, considering engine weight is directly over front tires;
emphasizing RIGHT: need something more aggresive than AllSeasonHighway tires.
a MediumAgressive AllTerrain Radial with good Sipping is what I've used year around with good results;
BiDirectionalTread makes them easier to rotate & last longer.
You can buy very expensive Snow+Ice tires, but they will set you back $200~$300/tire &
they will wear very quickly due to the softer rubber used; don't want to use them in temps above 60f~70f.
Note: if not experienced driving on winter snowy\icy mountain roads, it can be a terrfying white knuckle experience,
no matter what vehicle & tires.
Found the most dangerous thing about driving on snow\ice is other drivers
who tailgate, wont slow down, or have the wrong tires.
Good luck & drive safely.
Driven it thru plenty of 6+ inch snow storms & on icy roads.
With the RIGHT tires a FWD drive Edge can do well in the snow, considering engine weight is directly over front tires;
emphasizing RIGHT: need something more aggresive than AllSeasonHighway tires.
a MediumAgressive AllTerrain Radial with good Sipping is what I've used year around with good results;
BiDirectionalTread makes them easier to rotate & last longer.
You can buy very expensive Snow+Ice tires, but they will set you back $200~$300/tire &
they will wear very quickly due to the softer rubber used; don't want to use them in temps above 60f~70f.
Note: if not experienced driving on winter snowy\icy mountain roads, it can be a terrfying white knuckle experience,
no matter what vehicle & tires.
Found the most dangerous thing about driving on snow\ice is other drivers
who tailgate, wont slow down, or have the wrong tires.
Good luck & drive safely.
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