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Aside from ground clearance, I was wondering whether it was better for a car to be heavy or light to go/handle better in the snow. If you look at the curb weights of most SUV's, they are very heavy with BMW X5's tipping 4800lbs and some others well over 5000 lbs (Suburbans, Expeditions, Excursions, Land Cruisers). Now if you look at the weights of lighter cars, such as the Audi A4 2.8 Quattro (3505lbs) and even lighter weight autocross all wheel drive Subaru Imprezas (well under 3000 lbs)..... Aside from the tires, does light weight work to a car's advantage in the snow? I would think so, because there's less weight to throw around and lighter weight cars tend to do better while handling in dry weather. However, heavier weight vehicles tend to have better traction in the snow....
Eric....
Eric....