AWD question, how’s your traction?

[Scout]

I’ve ordered a XLT 2025 AWD hybrid. I have a 2022 XLT hybrid.
Those of you with the AWD how does it do in the snow or on slippery hills?
I pull a boat only 14 feet. Mostly put in at salt water ramps, which due to tides can be steep and slippery with seaweed.
So far I’ve only had the tires slip few times… And with no tow hooks in front( WTF) it’s bit nerve wracking.
So hoping AWD would help.

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[bgn]

The AWD is phenomenal. If you ever find yourself let down by it, get better tires to increase traction.

 

[Scout]

The AWD is phenomenal. If you ever find yourself let down by it, get better tires to increase traction.

Thanks !

 

[Scout]

Thanks !

We are both in Washington, have to taken your truck up to the pass in the snow?

 

[bgn]

We are both in Washington, have to taken your truck up to the pass in the snow?

First day I bought it in December 2021 and many times since then. Bought in Kent and ended up camping in Vantage that same night. I quickly found out that "off-road", the Pirellis that came with it were more like all seasons. They really limited the AWD system. But again, my recommend is find the limits for your application, if they exist, and then spend money on tires.

First 3 pictures here are from around Snoqualmie:

 

[Scout]

Thanks. Looking forward to the 2025. Got mine in Kent too. Been a good truck for me.

 

[Rivers90]

First day I bought it in December 2021 and many times since then. Bought in Kent and ended up camping in Vantage that same night. I quickly found out that "off-road", the Pirellis that came with it were more like all seasons. They really limited the AWD system. But again, my recommend is find the limits for your application, if they exist, and then spend money on tires.

First 3 pictures here are from around Snoqualmie:

Great photos thank you for sharing them.

 

[colinl]

towing is different because it unweights the front enough that you'll still get some wheelspin. however with awd it's going to be far, far better than fwd. both towing and winter driving will be much improved.

honestly, a lot of it is tires. so if for some reason your new '25 hybrid awd falls a little short in snow and ice, you could get better tires, or low-profile chains.

 

[Maverickman74]

towing is different because it unweights the front enough that you'll still get some wheelspin. however with awd it's going to be far, far better than fwd. both towing and winter driving will be much improved.

honestly, a lot of it is tires. so if for some reason your new '25 hybrid awd falls a little short in snow and ice, you could get better tires, or low-profile chains.

Does anyone know what tires the hybrid AWD will come with? If it's anything like the continental's or pirellis, i can't imagine those being phenomenal on a boat ramp.

 

[colinl]

Does anyone know what tires the hybrid AWD will come with? If it's anything like the continental's or pirellis, i can't imagine those being phenomenal on a boat ramp.

it's going to be continental 225/65-17 for xlt, and lariats have some variety of goodyear 225/55-19.

neither are 3 peak mountain snowflake rated.

 

[Scout]

Hmm, Okay guess my next question, what tires do folks recommend.

 

[RobertD]

We live in Texas where it does not snow. But on our first trip we were up to Canada and down through the states in snow storms. The worse was a blizzard hitting Tennessee where they do not have the snow plows to handle it. Our AWD XLT did great through it all.

I was more concerned about the Pirelli AT tires because I had a bad experience with the brand in the 80s and I was mentally determined to not like them on my Maverick. But I was surprised that they did pretty well even in the deep snow.

If I was to do this trip again I would switch them out for either Yoko G015s or Falken Wildpeak AT4Ws.

 

[Jah.]

Have awd with Pirellis . have great traction . won't spin tires just takes off . I do live in Florida but have driven in rain soaked streets . happy with performance .

 

[Gray Goose]

Hmm, Okay guess my next question, what tires do folks recommend.

Anything 3 peak mountain snowflake rated will give the best traction. Look for this symbol

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I have Falken Wildpeak AT3W which I really like. (New version is AT4W) The Michelin Cross Climate2 is highly rated, but also typically the most expensive. I chose the Wildpeak over the Cross Climate because I liked how they looked and the tires will age out before they wear out with the miles I drive. The biggest difference in this category of tire is longevity & road noise. Most do well, but some are slightly better than others.

 

[VICKY]

I’ve ordered a XLT 2025 AWD hybrid. I have a 2022 XLT hybrid.
Those of you with the AWD how does it do in the snow or on slippery hills?
I pull a boat only 14 feet. Mostly put in at salt water ramps, which due to tides can be steep and slippery with seaweed.
So far I’ve only had the tires slip few times… And with no tow hooks in front( WTF) it’s bit nerve wracking.
So hoping AWD would help.

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