Tires are the dominant factor in my experience. (In deep snow ground clearance is also a significant factor.) Many videos [1], [2] on youtube corrobrate this.
For the non-professional drivers on public roads, AWD is not a safety feature. It's arguably dangerous as it gives false confidence as you exceed the limits of your equipment.
It does provide a convenience at low speeds (e.g. parking lots and driveways) as it makes it more difficult to get stuck but even there tires and ground clearance are the dominant factors.
For the non-professional drivers on public roads, AWD is not a safety feature. It's arguably dangerous as it gives false confidence as you exceed the limits of your equipment.
It does provide a convenience at low speeds (e.g. parking lots and driveways) as it makes it more difficult to get stuck but even there tires and ground clearance are the dominant factors.
[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC1E2eDt1JY [2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjzYbpt9Ow