[c0nsumer]

FWIW, in Michigan studded tires are illegal for on-road use in the Lower Peninsula. But they are legal in the Upper Peninsula.

That said, I strongly disagree with you about AWD. It makes a tremendous difference for control in general in all winter conditions. Adding snow tires to AWD and things are just excellent and way more predictable.

[Gwypaas]

AWD really does nothing, it helps with acceleration but that is the easy part. The hard part is slowing down and all cars brake using all 4 wheels.

You don't brake better with an AWD car.

Well, except if you have learned to drive using 4 wheel slides like a rally driver. Then I sincerely hope you lose your license before your endangerment of others lead to an accident.

[ynniv]

I used to drive a RWD BMW in the snow, and it seems lost on people that all cars have four wheel braking. All you need are decent snow tires.

[c0nsumer]

> You don't brake better with an AWD car.

You engine brake better with an AWD car.

[Gwypaas]

Even better with ABS brakes. You should never be that close to the limit, either way. Then you are already driving dangerously.