Lsd vs 4wd

I live in Michigan this will be my first winter with my 2021 tundra and what works best for slick roads the 4x4 or should I have the LSD on? Thanks

 

For most situations, good tires and if needed the auto LSD will get you moving around just fine. Keep in mind the auto LSD only works up to about 5mph or something like that, I used it plenty last year on my wife's 2WD 4Runner during an ice storm. I only ever use 4x4 when I see a sketchy situation like a steep icy hill that hasn't gotten much attention from the city or very deep un-plowed snow. You will probably come across those situations where you live much more than I have in my location and during my travels.

Side note, I also had some snow tires on an old Accord last year and it felt even more confident that my 4x4 with the stock Michelins. If I lived in Michigan I'd probably keep a winter set of tires around on some cheap wheels with a jack to swap them on and off when needed.

 

Good tires and sand in the bed...you will have all the traction you need...if snow ever gets here, I will continue to lower my tire psi and throw 600lbs (x10 60lb bags) of sand in he bed..I only sometimes need 4x4 in regular conditions when weighted. Keep in mind, tires are the ONLY things touching the ground so they need to be good to decent.

 

If the roads are completely covered I usually run in 4x4. Probably the best thing is to drive sensibly for the conditions presented and have smart control of the skinny pedal. In other words, refrain from making the donuts.

 

The AutoLSD on these trucks are complete garbage. What a craptastic system. Why they just did not give a true LSD option is beyond me.

 

Yeah, it's not a true LSD but it does work. Or should I say, it's better than nothing. Got the wife's 4Runner out of the icy driveway dip I was stuck in while backing out. It was my first time using it and I was flipping surprised because I expected NOTHING from it lol.

 

More weight means longer to slow down. Just something to remember.

 

If it's remotely snowy or icy I just throw it into 4wd and be done. No point in doing tricks to try and make 2wd work when you have 4wd right there. And contrary to some belief, the front diff and tcase will not explode if you drive on dry pavement so even if it's patchy snow and dry I just leave it in 4wd until it's dry enough to not need it. The "LSD" is hard to make work, and weight in the bed I've never had to resort to.

 

When the snow hits go find one of the many vacant mall parking lots and get a good feel for your truck in 2wd and 4wd. I've NEVER had to put weight in the back to get around just switch it to 4X4 when the roads are ice and snow covered. Besides the heavier you are the more time it takes to stop. When it comes to driving in the snow its 5% vehicle and 95% driver so I recommend getting a good feel for your truck and how it handles. Slam on the breaks, punch it, turn aggressively left and right to the point it breaks loose. Get comfortable with your truck and you'll do just fine. And this...which I can't stress enough...TIRES TIRES TIRES. Get some good tires.

Now get out there and have some fun OP because at the end of the day that's really what its all about