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Tires really cannot solve the problem I experienced. This was a level, paved parking lot with 8" of semi-wet snow on it. As soon as I entered that 8" of snow I came to a stop. I think the traction control system actually takes away whatever momentum you have because if any wheelspin is sensed it applies braking to prevent further wheelspin. Theoretically I might have been able to keep moving if I had a lot of momentum upon entering the snow. But you can't always have momentum going for you. Eventually you need to turn, slow down, or stop for some reason. My experience felt like running out of gas, the vehicle just slowed itself down and stopped, totally ignoring any driver input from the gas pedal. Very disappointing. I think the non-hybrid Highlanders have a button to turn of the Traction Control, but I fear that mode is missing from the Hybrid.
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