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Does anyone else have to put there bronco in slipery mode on wet days to get traction (spring to fall)? I tryed keeping it in regular mode but it feels strange
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Drove about 20 miles on mountain twisties through a thunderstorm and completely forgot about slippery mode. Didnāt have any problems.
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No, have not had any problems even with AT tires. I most always use normal mode and don't switch unless I loose forward motion.
I tried slippery mode a few times during the winter when the roads were snow covered. I didn't care for the lack of throttle response. Personally, Iād just leave it in normal mode.
I think the Falkens have been great in the wet. Both rain and snow without using slippery mode.
I would have someone check your tires and alignment. Iāve got 20k mile on my OEM Falkens, and last weekend I was in very heavy rain and did not experience any traction issues. Same with some light snow driving last winter.
I'm less than 1,000 miles into the new BS, coming from 3 F-150's over the years...all 2 wheel drive. My Sasquatch BS feels like it's glued to the road compared to the slippery F-150's.
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Never. Last winter I had Michelin X-Ice tires and used slippery mode only a couple of times. The rest of the year I have Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 tires and have never felt the need for slippery mode. My Bronco Sport with these tires drives very well in the rain.
Especially the Aluminum Body 2015 and Up F-150's.
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It may be me lol. I live in northern bc with lots of twisty roads. I am hoping itās my lack of experience in a new car. I am use to a 1997 geo tracker tin can. Still not use to the 2022 car
Wet roads are not all the same. There are so many types of road surfaces and drainage situations that exist. Perhaps you encounter some areas that are difficult.
I recall living in PHX and when it rainedā¦ the roads were slicker than snot but after a few rains in a short period, the roadās surfaces started to improve. My wifeās little AWD Rav4 would even start dancingā¦.and it had new Michelins and very little power. I expect this BSBL wouldāve lost traction too if I wasnāt careful
I leave in normal. It does fine. I love these Falkens
I recall living in PHX and when it rainedā¦ the roads were slicker than snot but after a few rains in a short period, the roadās surfaces started to improve. My wifeās little AWD Rav4 would even start dancingā¦.and it had new Michelins and very little power. I expect this BSBL wouldāve lost traction too if I wasnāt careful
I leave in normal. It does fine. I love these Falkens
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Just had a downpour in Alberta last weekend and drove through legit flooding on the highway. Kept in normal mode and I was so impressed with how my BL handled. I still have the stock Continental CrossContact ATR tires on, which are not anything amazing but traction was great through the water. Especially coming from my Hyundai Elantra which felt like it was hydroplaning through the smallest of puddles.
Im originally from BC as well but havenāt driven back there yet with my BL. Iām sure Iāll have a chance to experience some wet winding roads on my way home for Christmas but with how itās handled terrible weather in Alberta so far Iām expecting it will do pretty well.
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