I have always felt that 2 wheel drive with winter tires undoubtedly beats 4x4 with "all seasons". That being said, if driven correctly, a 4x4 with winter tires would trump all. As with most driving-related things, it all comes down to the driver, and I think that overconfidence and/or a false sense of security is why we see so many SUVs and pick-ups in the ditch in bad weather.
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