Sentences with phrase «road traction you need»

All season tires will not provide you with the on - road traction you need if you live in an area with significant snow fall and icy road conditions.

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«The turbo - alternators produce 500 horsepower, but the traction motor is a 700 - horsepower motor, and will need the added power from the flywheel to reach the top speeds we are now achieving in road tests.»

One wheel can hold a range of widths, so you might be able to go from 205 to 225 to run a wider tire (more rubber on the road, creates a larger contact patch and so theoretically more traction) but you would need to reduce the sidewall percentage to 50 to keep the height of the sidewall close to the same (112.75 mm vs 112.5 mm).

Interestingly, and much as I've found out on the road, there's no need to engage the Astra's stiffer Sport mode, while its admirably aloof traction control and ESP systems are given no reason to intervene.

which combines recalibrated traction control and all - weather tyres to deliver as much off - road ability as any owner is every likely to need.

We needed a support vehicle for a photo shoot and since we'd be going on an off - road trek across the gritty Southwest with three small crossovers, our Four Seasons Land Rover Discovery Sport seemed like the obvious choice — a spacious SUV with a four - mode Terrain Response traction system.

If you are going to do partial off roading it would be better to go for AWD compared to 4WD since the computers in AWD will determing the required traction needs at the current moment compared to the 4WD where you will need to flip a switch manually.

This drivetrain provides the power and traction needed to handle rain - soaked or snow - covered roads.

The system has a variable torque split that can intuitively send power to where it's needed, helping enhance performance and traction as road conditions demand.

If you need the extra traction of AWD for slippery or loose unsealed roads where extra ground clearance doesn't suffice, chances are the greater cost will be offset by the benefits of all - wheel drive.

Most versions of the X3 offer the xDrive intelligent all - wheel - drive system, which works together with the stability control electronics and normally send 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels; a multi-disc clutch system can send up to 100 percent to the rear wheels when it's needed for traction — whether by a slippery road situation or high - performance driving.

If you are one of the many drivers who often need to take their vehicles off - road, then a car with 4WD will be the best option for you because it will have an easier time gaining traction on rough terrain and slick surfaces.

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It provides power to the front wheels as needed to provide traction in slippery conditions and improved handling for a variety of difficult road conditions.

What they have long needed has been a solid traction - enhancing system that maximizes tire contact patch and stability under demanding wide - open - throttle drag and road racing conditions.

On normal roads with the recommended driving aids left on, there's very little that meaningfully differentiates the drivetrain setups (most of the changes come down to the engine characteristics than anything else), though — if you really need the extra traction that comes with having power sent to all four wheels — you'll have to wave goodbye to the four - cylinder's economy benefits and go for one of the six - cylinder options.

Additionally, the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is available with an all - wheel control drivetrain, which will provide additional power and traction when you need to commute on icy roads during the winter months.

The Rogue also offers Intuitive All - Wheel Drive (AWD) which recognizes the differences between cruising and cornering and responds accordingly so that you get extra traction on the road when you need it.

This is activated as needed — to engage additional power when starting (boost effect) or to improve the traction on smooth surfaces and off - road.

If you need it, the four - wheel drive system is comparable to most trail - rated pickup trucks, allowing the Yukon to drive off - road or through difficult road conditions with excellent traction and stability.

Available intelligent All - Wheel Drive with active twin - clutch monitors the traction of all four Regal Sportback wheels and activates when needed to provide impressive handling and cornering on both slippery surfaces and dry roads.

This drivetrain will give you the power and traction you need to handle rain - soaked roads during your daily commute or snow - covered highways when you are traveling home for the holidays.

If you never stray from the land of sunshine and you don't tackle sandy roads, you probably don't need a Quattro — but it certainly doesn't hurt to have all that extra traction on tap, just in case.

Our tester came equipped with the optional AdvanceTrac traction - control system, which is said to monitor driver intent, road surface conditions and slip at all four wheels to deliver torque exactly where it's needed.

Both versions of the X3 offer the xDrive intelligent all - wheel drive system, which works together with the stability control electronics and normally send 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels; a multi-disc clutch system can send up to 100 percent to the rear wheels when it's needed for traction — whether by a slippery road situation or high - performance driving.

Standard intelligent All - Wheel Drive with active twin - clutch monitors the traction of all four TourX wheels and activates when needed to provide excellent handling and cornering on both slippery surfaces and dry roads.

On the new quattro with Ultra-Technology, in contrast, the front wheels run at 100 - percent power while the AWD system tracks road conditions and predicts traction needs up to 500ms ahead, taking 200ms to engage the rear - wheel drive well before you need it.

Interestingly, you can find the TRD Off - Road package on both four - wheel and two - wheel drive trucks, but it's clear that for serious mudding you're going to need the additional traction of four - wheel drive.

You need that space to maintain traction while turning or on wet roads.

For those who need a vehicle that can tackle a variety of driving conditions and road surfaces, opting for all - wheel drive (AWD) grants better traction and results in only minimal reductions in fuel economy.

The available Real Time ™ 4WD system — ideal for enhanced traction on snow, rain, dirt roads and sandy conditions — sends power to the rear wheels when needed.

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The system has an asymmetric torque split that can intuitively send power to where it's needed, helping enhance performance and traction as road conditions demand.

The system has a variable torque split that can intuitively distribute power to where it's needed, helping enhance performance and traction as road conditions demand.

While we agree that traction control may need to be disabled in slippery conditions such as snow or mud or other off - road conditions, the commenters do not explain why ESC functions must be disabled in those circumstances.

The beauty of the permanent all - wheel drive system is that there are no lengthy delays waiting for four - wheel drive to engage; simply aim and shoot, using the «off - road» button to tailor the vehicle's traction aids to the task if need be.