Will a two-wheel drive on winter tyres car be as competent as a 4WD?

I am in the process of buying a new car and have narrowed my search down to an Audi S3, Volkswagen Golf R or BMW M140i.The best to drive is the BMW, but given that it is RWD and the other two are 4WD, if I fit winter tyres will it be as competent in occasional snow and ice as the other two. I live in an area where we rarely see snow.

Asked on 21 January 2017 by Dolbert123

Answered by Honest John

I wouldn't be surprised to see an xDrive 140i if there isn't one already. xDrive 1 Series are much more positive at the front end leaving you in less fear of losing the back end on a public road with a car coming in the opposite direction. Generally cold weather tyres or good all weather tyres like Michelin Cross Climates or Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons are more use in snow and slush than four wheel drive is.

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