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Old 06-01-2008, 10:50 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by tussery View Post
The traction control system is what keeps all tires getting traction. Without a traction control system a AWD vehicle will apply all torque to the tire with the least resistance.
Only in the crappy systems. The good ones at the very least use a Torsen or Haldex center differential to distribute torque away from slipping wheels. The only way traction control is required in these systems is if one wheel is not contacting the road surface at all, so it is applying zero torque and is free spinning. Otherwise it's 100% mechanical.
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