BCS

We are going to a Sierra Lodge near Sequoia that
requires tire chains. I just discovered that my
wife's 99 Jeep Cherokee has the same clearance
problem as the quattro - chains can not be used.

Which would give better traction: Jeep Cherokee
4-wheel drive (new 225/75R15 Pirelli Scorpio tires)
or 02 A4 3.0 (stock M + S) tires? Anyone with
experience with both?

Thanks
Bruce

Soks

I'd imagine the cherokee - especially with new tires over stock Audi tires

MicaCreek

there are several models of Pirelli Scorpions, but none of them are snow tires so no better than the A4's stock M + S. The jeep has better ground clearance but that's it for advantages - quattro is MUCH better than the jeeps part-time 4wd.

matais

Audi for street driving (ice cornering), Cherokee for getting through snow

blueman2

Deep snow, go with the cherokee. In most urban areas the A4 with all-season tires is perfectly suitable. I live in Minnesota and have much experience with driving in snow and ice. Owned a Cherokee, Subaru, and now an A4.

The Nu Nuvolari

in any kind of adverse conditions this thing is a monster. never had a problem climbing snowy or icy hills. Its a brute.

Vincent in Montreal

Wife had a Trailblzer before the A4 and she admitted that the Audi is better in snow and icy roads. Taking about ground clearence, it's not a problem if you stay on the road!

Sokhos

When I lived in Vermont I could drive through anything. It was amazing. Great for hauling gear and people through bad conditions.

But the A4 is such a better overall driving experience

Audi Junkie

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Muel

including a foot of mud and the sand dunes of road island. jeep forever(unless on the dry, smooth, stuff)