Should the 4x4 be this week??!

TanyaAD138 · 01-16-2013, 12:37 PM

I have a 2006 Rav4 limited 4x4 and this past winter my truck left me puzzled.

My driveway is a bit of a hill (give or take 20-30 degree pitch). Went to go back the truck in the driveway after the snow storm and i was sliding all over the place and couldn't make it up the driveway, all alarms buzzing that im sliding, hit the lock. Still can't make it?!. We also have a Mazda3 and that thing made it in reverse up the hill/driveway with no issue??!?!??! How the hell does a mazda3 with zero awd out perform a limited?!

My tires are Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S and brand new. So it can't be tires...? (could it?)

I thought the 4x4 was stronger than this? I thought this truck could handle more than this?? I dont know what to think right now. Kinda heart broken honestly <=/

Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!!

- Tanya

Songdog · 01-16-2013, 01:21 PM

Not sure what to say about your experience. My 2010 Rav4 4x4 handles snow like it was dry pavement. It is one of the things I like about the Rav. My driveway is on an incline like yours and I've never had a problem.

Maybe have your dealer inspect the 4x4 system for a problem.

lsettle · 01-16-2013, 02:19 PM

Do you know if your 4x4 was working the way to should?

Edit - Did you lock your 4x4 and were all four wheels spinning?

Lawrence

pico · 01-16-2013, 02:27 PM

Sorry for your bad experience. That is not how the RAV4 should behave. I would take it to the dealer to see what is wrong.

ARK · 01-16-2013, 02:42 PM

Are Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S directional?

Shep426 · 01-16-2013, 08:36 PM

How do you tell a dealer you can't get up a steep dwy? Maybe if you or they can verify the 4x4 lock up is inoperative, but a steep snowy dwy like mine, new Dunlops, not sno tires in 4w, 4 inches of sno, I got stuck, the tires just would not bite, had to back out. 4w or not tire design and road conditions have the final say.

vanib · 01-16-2013, 09:02 PM

Wrong tires and your tires are surely not broken in yet.

Even my Mazda6 V6 2WD was sure footed in snow and ice, even on steep hills. I had cheap Firestone WinterForce on.

Freedom55 · 01-17-2013, 06:34 AM

Winterforce are true snow tires with a very deep & aggressive open tread; they can be studded for ice traction where permitted by law. They are noisy but that's the price to pay!

TanyaAD138 · 01-17-2013, 01:00 PM

THANKS EVERYONE!

1. Yes. I engaged my LOCK. the back tires were spinning!

2. I have no warning lights firing off and just had my truck in for fluid changes.

3. Break in tires??? and the snow was about 3 inches give or take. No need for snow tires in just a couple inches of snow

4. Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S are rated "aggressive" ... how is that the wrong tire? it's the step up from the factory standard that came with the truck in 2006.

Oh and FYI: every last thing on my truck is stock. No modding, no aftermarket add on's, nadda.

Carbon · 01-17-2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TanyaAD138

My driveway is a bit of a hill (give or take 20-30 degree pitch).

That is highly unlikely.

01-16-2013, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
TanyaAD138 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Should the 4x4 be this week??! I have a 2006 Rav4 limited 4x4 and this past winter my truck left me puzzled. My driveway is a bit of a hill (give or take 20-30 degree pitch). Went to go back the truck in the driveway after the snow storm and i was sliding all over the place and couldn't make it up the driveway, all alarms buzzing that im sliding, hit the lock. Still can't make it?!. We also have a Mazda3 and that thing made it in reverse up the hill/driveway with no issue??!?!??! How the hell does a mazda3 with zero awd out perform a limited?! My tires are Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S and brand new. So it can't be tires...? (could it?) I thought the 4x4 was stronger than this? I thought this truck could handle more than this?? I dont know what to think right now. Kinda heart broken honestly <=/ Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!! - Tanya

01-16-2013, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Songdog Junior Member Country: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 17 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not sure what to say about your experience. My 2010 Rav4 4x4 handles snow like it was dry pavement. It is one of the things I like about the Rav. My driveway is on an incline like yours and I've never had a problem. Maybe have your dealer inspect the 4x4 system for a problem. __________________ 2010 Rav4 Base 6cyl 4WD w/ tow prep and hitch 2013 Highlander Limited

01-16-2013, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
lsettle Junior Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you know if your 4x4 was working the way to should? Edit - Did you lock your 4x4 and were all four wheels spinning? Lawrence __________________ 2008 Rav4 2.4L I4 Silver 2006 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 2008 KLR / 2006 Vulcan / 2005 Z750S/ 1968 Triumph T100S/ 1978 XS650 / 1961 Triumph T120R / 1981 Red head ;-)

01-16-2013, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 2,965 Thanks: 68 Thanked 169 Times in 156 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wrong tires and your tires are surely not broken in yet. Even my Mazda6 V6 2WD was sure footed in snow and ice, even on steep hills. I had cheap Firestone WinterForce on. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

01-17-2013, 06:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Freedom55 Senior Member Country: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greater Montreal, Quebec Posts: 295 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Winterforce are true snow tires with a very deep & aggressive open tread; they can be studded for ice traction where permitted by law. They are noisy but that's the price to pay! __________________ 2012 Sport V6 Classic Silver no option 1999 Lexus RX300 Pearl White base gone 1972 Corolla 1200 Yellow 4 speed manual long gone Others too many to mention!

01-16-2013, 02:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
pico Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Driftless Zone Minnesota Posts: 406 Thanks: 127 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry for your bad experience. That is not how the RAV4 should behave. I would take it to the dealer to see what is wrong.

01-16-2013, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
ARK Senior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 252 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S directional?

01-16-2013, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shep426 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Lk George, NY Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do you tell a dealer you can't get up a steep dwy? Maybe if you or they can verify the 4x4 lock up is inoperative, but a steep snowy dwy like mine, new Dunlops, not sno tires in 4w, 4 inches of sno, I got stuck, the tires just would not bite, had to back out. 4w or not tire design and road conditions have the final say.

01-17-2013, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
TanyaAD138 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	THANKS EVERYONE! 1. Yes. I engaged my LOCK. the back tires were spinning! 2. I have no warning lights firing off and just had my truck in for fluid changes. 3. Break in tires??? and the snow was about 3 inches give or take. No need for snow tires in just a couple inches of snow 4. Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S are rated "aggressive" ... how is that the wrong tire? it's the step up from the factory standard that came with the truck in 2006. Oh and FYI: every last thing on my truck is stock. No modding, no aftermarket add on's, nadda.

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