How is jetta in snow

Tires makes a HUGE difference. Winter tires not alseasons and you WILL tell the difference. Worth the money. The cost of sitting in a ditch or crashing one time pays for the extra rims and tires no matter the car. I have don't glaze ice, thick snow and mud and this car was passing most other cars. The glaze ice I had a trailer and it was accross SD with a cross wind. I was passing many 4X4's in the ditch and I had no issues. If you are really concerned with getting stuck I had a pregnant wife in winter -look into Spikes-Spider.

You can install in seconds if you have your partner on one side and you on the other you can install in 30 seconds. I have used them twice and it was pulling a trailer from a dead stop up a snow covered hill. Almost as fast pulling off you have to pull off, drive forward and then pick up. I had a truck coming behind me and he didn't even know I was breifly stuck. And I didn't have the snow tires on as when I left for the trip it was clear and dry-way home interstate was opening just in front of each check point.

You loose your momentom from it kicking in. Keeps you on the road so much better. Like when you go the the passing lane and there is the center slush-it prevents you from spinning circles there. For those of you wondering-No I haven't been in the ditch, haven't had to be towwed, and haven't crashed into anything-yet. Yes, forgot the Frost heater helps. I am not a huge fan on the heated seats on the MKIV gen car as by the time I feel the heat the car is warm and the frost heater helps with that.

But it has been nice at times-just not a deal breaker. Also, don't know what part of MN you have that allows tire chains but I grew up there and my family is still there and they don't even sell them there.

You have to get out of state or the net. Maybe up north the rules are different though. Bringing a good point of checking the rules before buying certain tires spikes.

DieselOx Veteran Member. Had the Golf through 4? They can handle tire cables and the tire chains from Spikes Spiders. Not normal chains. Lots of helpful info.

I have a Chevy 4x4 truck and an older jeep wrangle so I have great unstoppable options for the snow. It is just that sometimes you can get stuck on the road in a blizzard and I'd like to know how it will perform. Sounds like the right set of all seasons will be the ticket for me. I'll solicit recommendations in another post. IMHO all seasons are good at nothing. Get summer tires and winter tires. The High Beam Control on the crisp and powerful LED headlights will make sure yourself and others can see through that winter blizzard by automatically brightening your headlights at certain speeds and dimming them when oncoming traffic passes.

Besides keeping you covered, if for some crazy reason you ever wanted to sell your Jetta, that warranty would transfer to the next owner, turning your Jetta from a great purchase into a sound investment.

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How well does the Volkswagen Jetta handle winter? Let It Snow! ABS works by quickly modulating the brakes on and off to keep the wheels from locking up which will make the tires lose their grip. You may also be interested in our article: where are VW Jetta made? EBD is a system that stabilizes the amount of braking force on each wheel of the car, and is fitted as standard on the Jetta.

This works in conjunction with ABS to shorten braking distances, which is extremely important on snowy and icy roads. Engine braking through downshifting is normally quite effective at bringing the vehicle to a stop faster. In addition to the braking assists mentioned, the Jetta also comes with hydraulic brake assist.

This system monitors how fast the brake pedal is being depressed and applies additional brake pressure when it detects an emergency braking situation. Most Jettas, aside from the base models, come with heated front seats, side mirrors and windshield wipers. Better optioned ones also come with heated rear seats and steering wheels. It takes away a lot of the discomfort caused by the cold weather outside.

The heated mirrors and windshield wipers help with visibility, and thus, your overall safety when driving in freezing temperatures. Jettas can also be equipped with a remote start accessory by the dealer.

On Jettas without either of these options, you can follow this procedure to turn off traction control:. Keep in mind, when you turn off traction control this way, it will automatically turn back on as soon as you start moving a couple of feet.

You can put all sorts of snow gear on the Jetta without any trouble, providing its legal to do so in your region.

If you live in an area where the roads can get really slippery when winter hits, you should swap out your all-season or summer tires for dedicated snow tires.