2WD Silverado

[Silveradoblackedition]

So I am in the process of buying my first Silverado. It is a 2015 black edition left over brand new. Just learned it is only 2wd and I live way upstate New York. Winters can be a little harsh. Since I never owned one I am curious how the RWD 2wd will be in the winter?! It's such a good deal I hate to pass it up! Thoughts?

[Chris]

Plenty of people with 2wd in snowy areas. Knowing how to drive, some weight, and decent tires help

[Nwatson99]

Well my neighbor has a 2WD truck and has gotten stuck on wet grass before and I give me grief telling him he has a grocery getter with a bed on it.

IMHO only no way I would have a 2WD here, let alone up there where you are unless you have a good job where you can work from home and not be out on the road much during winter time.

Don't get me wrong I have seen plenty of 4WD stuck in the snow, but they have a much better chance of not getting stuck than a 2WD

[JoJoSilverado]

I've done just fine during my winter stays up in MN with my 2wd. As mentioned earlier, you just have to be a bit more cautious, and can toss some tube sand in the bed over the axle as well for a peace of mind. 4wd would definitely be beneficial in the event that you don't leave yourself some extra time to reach a destination (which can vary depending on the conditions)

[Someotherguy]

I had a 2wd suburban, terrible in the snow, and easily got stuck in wet grass. I'd avoid....

[NEFisher11]

I owned two 2wd trucks living in new England. I will never own a 2wd truck again.

[Silverado Steve]

Another vote to avoid if you can.

[diyer2]

I'm in my first 4 x 4. I will never own another 2 wheel unless I'm back in a warm climate.

[15 Z71]

I look at 4WD like insurance....you don't always need it,but nice to have it when you need it.

[MRTMotorsports]

Youll be just fine - good driver + winter tires and you are set.

 

[kstruckcountry]

Snow tires.

 

Snow tires.

 

Snow tires.

 

A little ballast in the rear won't hurt either.

 

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[truckguy82]

I've done just fine during my winter stays up in MN with my 2wd. As mentioned earlier, you just have to be a bit more cautious, and can toss some tube sand in the bed over the axle as well for a peace of mind. 4wd would definitely be beneficial in the event that you don't leave yourself some extra time to reach a destination (which can vary depending on the conditions)

I lived in north dakota with 2wd, there is a huge difference in new england because it's so hilly and curvy. The roads have to navigate and swerve through the hills. I would never ever live in new england with a rwd pickup. Fwd at a minimum. You would need a ton of weight in the bed and real dedicated snow tires for life not to be a pain in the ass.

[crushNchowda]

Snow tires make a HUGE difference - studded blizzaks if possible, and some weight in the back helps. Truth be told a 2WD truck w/ studded snows will turn, handle, grip, & stop better than a 4WD truck w/ all seasons or AT's, the 4WD gains advantage from a dead stop in sloppy conditions or under engine load/throttle while turning.

 

But I run snows on my 4WD truck, so I have the best of both worlds

[Silver ice 6.2]

A 6.2 two wheel drive melts the snow and ice

[Donstar]

I personally think you'll regret buying the 2wd. The fact that you are asking the question leads me to believe you are having doubts. A two wheel drive, properly equipped, will manage snowy conditions but not as comfortably as a 4 wd.