2WD in the Snow

For those of you that own a 2WD Tundra, how does it perform in the snow (without snow tires or sandbags)? I live in Missouri and debated getting a 2WD due to us getting only around 3-4 significant snows per year. I ultimately got a 4WD but am just curious.

 

What is this stuff you call snow?

 

Keep her in 2wd this winter and you may see, haha. I'm in PA, we get our fair share of snow. I try to experiment with 2wd in the snow when it's safe to do so. I was surprised how well the Tundra did in 2wd in the snow. Obviously it has a lot to do with tires and weight, but in 2wd the Tundra seemed much better than my Tacoma (DCSB TRD Sport) in 2wd, however I couldn't compare side by side.

 

Sandbags my friend. I've had a prerunner multiple times. It sucks in the snow. But the snow here is also A LOT different than anywhere else. It's so fluffy - East coast snow is just wet and was never an issue unless it froze to ice.

Things to consider if you're rear wheelin.
1) Skinnier tires do better. (Sounds stupid but it's true. Surface area increases load dispersement meaning less traction.)
2) Weight is bad unless it's equal across vehicle. Sand bags in back will help create an even weight distribution. So you don't get the spins like a drunk girl on prom night.
3) Gunning it never works. If your stuck. You want to caress the throttle like it's the last time you ever make love.
4) Be prepared to shift manually everywhere. Stopping is more effective when you let the engine do the work to slow down the wheels. #thatsfuckin'teamwork
5) Don't go up or down a hill you know you can't. Common sense is your bestie.

 

Just better to have and not need, than to not have and crash into a snowbank.

 

This is my first 4x4, so I drove in 4x2 most of my life. Lived in Michigan, Indiana for many years and now in Western PA. I say, it is okay (4x4 is better though). You just gotta take it slow. Practice in an empty parking lot when you have some snow. Once you get the feel for the vehicle, you should be much safer.

 

I live in Nebraska and had owned a '12 Taco DCLB 2WD for 4 years with 68000 miles....There were about 4 times I wish I had 4WD. It does fine day to day living but it is a NO NO for deep snow.