CAN A TESLA HANDLE WINTER? - Rear Wheel Drive Snow & Ice

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Have you wondered whether the RWD Tesla Model 3 SR+ can handle winter and ice? How about hills that make some front wheel drive cars tremble? Watch as we compare the rear wheel drive Model 3 SR+ (Rocky) with a front wheel drive VW GTI. The Tesla Model 3 has Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3’s and the VW has winter tires, but what will each make of a steep incline on ice and snow. How does a rear wheel drive electric motor handle it? Is it better in a front wheel drive car with the weight of the engine in the front? Enjoy the video!
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[@xzibit8614]

What tires are on it?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

nokian hakkapeliitta r3

[@MyrKnof]

@@RockyMountainTesla tell me Nokian is Finnish with out telling me its Finnish :D

[@justincarey7992]

@@RockyMountainTesla wow those are good tires too. This is brutal lol

[@MrMannyhw]

Hakkas are best of the best winter tires!

[@pinkeye00]

@@MrMannyhw nope. not by a long shot.

[@jadben]

As opposed to the hundreds of videos scientific testings on tracks, and on extreme conditions, this video shows what the real life serves you and it's EXACTLY what i was looking for !! Thanks for putting this together guys :D

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks 🙏

[@caseydonahue3123]

I'm really blown away at the performance of your Tesla. Stopping on a hill with snow and you made it to the top is amazing.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It’s pretty amazing the amount of control an electric motor has in those conditions

[@MiddleMAGA]

This is truly amazing to see a rear wheel drive car do this.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It is pretty cool 😎

[@essentials1016]

Doesnt have anything to do with it being electric tho any car with good winter tyres can do this.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

You obviously didn’t watch the whole video

[@alanmay7929]

Yeah with all that weight its easy for the tesla, whats the weight difference between the two cars?!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Yeah, the VW is close to 500 lb lighter. Weight definitely helped the Tesla more. But weight of engine was directly over it’s front wheel drive wheels.

[@juanchavez671]

This was the video I needed before buying my RWD Tesla. Thanks guys

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks! I’m glad it helped.

[@faing4923]

Get a RWD Model 3 and use the money to buy a set of winter tires still saves lots of $. Great video! Thanks!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks for the comment. It was a fun video to make!

[@ecotech-training]

Have always pondered this exact question. Now I know! To see the Tesla go uphill without trouble was really something else. A fantastic video and dialogue!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks, it was a fun video to make too!

[@PeterRevie]

Really appreciate you guys putting this content together - that is one crazy hill, especially to stop halfway up in the snow.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks for commenting. I couldn’t believe the results either!

[@methodvisual]

Glad you like it. This was a fun one to make

[@theodorehaskins3756]

So you think that hill was crazy, you should try driving the streets in a section of Philadelphia, called Manayunk?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Imagine snow on some city streets in San Francisco!

[@Kaiser-ks3yq]

4:45 I think the term "Give it gas" will exist forever, because in the UK where we call gasoline "Petrol" we don't call it the "petrol pedal", we call it the "accelerator" or "throttle" pedal, but driving instructors in the UK are trained to call it "gas" when talking to learner drivers, because it's quicker than saying "accelerator", and generally when you need to add power (especially in a manual car like we drive in the UK mainly) you need to add it quickly even in autos/EVs it's important (imagine a leaner driver not going fast enough on an "on ramp", you'd want to get the message across pretty quickly)

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Good point!

[@zoox101]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video. I have a performance Model 3, and my wife wants a tesla now (obviously lol). Your video helped prove that RWD Model Y is sufficient for our needs. 🙏😁

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks, that’s good to hear. It’s great that they came out with the RWD Model Y SR! I hope this video helps more people too! Please share when others ask the same questions as you!

[@mooseloose2037]

Thank you guys you are the best !! Purchased Tesla y 2021 RWD standard range 2 weeks ago and now I can sleep better 😀 I thought my RWD driving will be impossible in the winter and now you just proved it is better than FWD if not as good as AWD

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Hope you love it!

[@KiRiTO72987]

It's always gonna be the tires on the vehicle that make the difference obviously if you have an AWD A 4X4 FWD and RWD competing with the same tires the 4x4 is gonna absolutely stomp but a 4x4 on all seasons vs a RWD with snow tires is quite competitive

[@RockyMountainTesla]

@KiRiTO72987 true, but an EV with the ability to move incrementally is an added advantage.

[@Kayla-ey7zg]

I live in almost Canada, and this gave me a lot of faith. I wasn't sure about the RWD Model 3. Thank you!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Glad I could help!

[@kyleb8117]

This is the kind of video I've been looking for. I'm trying to figure out if RWD will do alright (with snow tires of course) in winter with the big hill I've got and this gives me more faith in the base model 3. I might still go for a used M3LR if I can, but this is really cool to see.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Glad it helped!

[@ericdacarguy6051]

I used low budget studded tires on my old bmws never had an issue on icy roads or icy hills at all, could stsrt in the middle of the hill when its was almost pure ice, now in looking for the comfort of friction tires if they are worth trying😂

[@highmarkrich]

You can buy a lot of snow tires with the savings from the base to the LR.

[@kyleb8117]

@@highmarkrich That is true, but if I can find an LR used for the same price as a standard, it's kind of a no-brainer. If I find it for maybe, say, a few grand more, then it might be worth it for the fact it has fog lights and standard doesn't. What's really frustrating for me as a potential Tesla buyer (whenever I manage that kind of money) is that there's so many options and I have to consider what year it came out, on top of that. I've been making a spreadsheet to list out what differences there are between each year of M3 and MS and I've been highlighting them red/yellow/green for how important they are and even then I think the decision is rough. It's hard for me to put a solid value on the various features and what I'd be happy with not having. The prices on the used market can be pretty insane sometimes, too. I know sometimes they're fake postings to get people on the lot, but still...

[@highmarkrich]

@kyleb8117 Yep, I know what you mean. I just got a new M3. The LR was 15k more. With the new battery chemistry letting the RWD charge to 100%, it was a much easier decision as my daily commuting would actually get me more range than the LR at 80%.

[@AnatolyKhalizev]

This Slip start is an extra point towards considering buying this one. Looking at the hill none of the cars I had could climb it from a stop.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Yeah, it’s a very useful feature!

[@scottross-molyneux6566]

I'm also a local Tesla SR+ owner. I've just begun starting to make my own videos as well! Excited to see more of your videos!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks, we have lot’s more content coming too!

[@ken12269]

Happy to see it did this well, looking at a LR RWD right now. Intro made me think it would get stuck, but...anyway.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

The only thing to worry about is when snow is deeper than the clearance of the car.

[@thelimitingfactor]

Thanks fellas! Super helpful

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Love your content!

[@jefflee8102]

Just returned a 2017 GTI and then saw this video. Other winter test videos don't show how Tesla stops and starts on a snowy hill and your video answered this question perfectly. Thanks!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Glad it helped!

[@PurpleSideBlack]

It was great to see a video like this. Nit many out there showing winter driving with the RWD Model 3 and maybe the only one comparing winter driving to a GTI. Ive owned a Golf, 2 GTIs, a Passat AWD and a Golf R AWD. All have been excellent in the snow but the two AWDs are the kind to never get stuck. So glad to see that RWD SR+ can do so well. I'd like to see this test with the dual motor model 3 vs the RWD Model 3.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Well maybe we can do that this winter ❄️!

[@OpticSpectrum]

This video settled me to get Model Y confidently after you showed how a Model 3 rear-wheel drive performs in uphill with calgary winter snow. Thanks! What sucks is that on the Tesla dealership, I was rushing to get to this video to use your code. Unfortunately, I clicked on a different video thinking it was this one and got someone else's code. Lmao. My bad 🤣

[@RockyMountainTesla]

No problem. Glad it helped!

[@DevoraFierroGrande]

7:25 he should definitely do that again is all about the challenge lol

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks for commenting! I agree, I would do it again, after COVID. :)

[@jrob6029]

Awesome. This convinced me that the issue with my MYSR performing really bad in winter is not because it's RWD but it's about the bad stock Goodyear M+S.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Yeah, snow tires make a big difference!

[@speeddemon945]

You got me sold on a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus.. I'll get this one instead of the Long Range when I move there to Canada 🍁 ❤️👍

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Glad I could help you make a decision!

[@balkey312]

just got mine this weekend, thanks for guys like you helping build my confidence!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

That’s great! Hope you love it!

[@TigerKurdish]

A set of winter tires and you will beat all the front wheel drives.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Time for winter tires again already here in YYC!

[@Trevorfoggia]

If I had not seen this test I would never have believed it. Well done guys. Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks 🙏 . We didn’t know what the results were going to be either!

[@harshitnigam9133]

Why no videos these days ? I really liked your channel we want such more videos !

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I’ll get back to it this spring!

[@harshitnigam9133]

@@RockyMountainTesla Oh Yeah!😍😍

[@battery_wattage]

I live in Texas where snow is non existent so I know I should be good on stock tires when we get .1cm of snow. 🤣

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Yeah, totally different conditions 😂

[@allenfazer]

Great video, good to see videos like this to help make my decision

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Glad it helped!

[@adean1742]

Wow. That’s very impressive. I have a wrangler 😂 the reason was stress about snow. But the tesla rwd doing so well, I want to buy a model Y RWD. Do u thinking can I service heavy snow and ice 🥶. +Up hill.. 😥 Bty Thanks for the video, awesome 👏

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I think a RWD would do better than a 3 RWD just because clearance is better.

[@adean1742]

@@RockyMountainTesla thanks for the answer 🤗. Every winter my area got so much snow and ice 🥶 especially I’m living in up hill 😬 so, I’m really trying to figure out RWD with winter tires can do it or not 🤔 I prefer AWD but too expensive 🥲

[@Faben202]

My wife has an hour long commute each day and we’re considering the Model 3 as her daily driver. We’re mostly considering the Long Range dual motor because of the ocasional rainy/snowy day, but this video is making me reconsider. Maybe a Standard Range plus would be sufficient.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Lots of things to consider, like winter range too. Please subscribe, and check out more videos on the channel if you need more info. Thanks for commenting!

[@mayorofsexytown6958]

The added range will put her mind at ease on commuting. Im personally waiting for Model Y RWD long range in addition to my Cybertruck.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It might, even though efficiency is lower in winter, it’s less of a reduction when driving on freeway. I’ve had 80% efficiency in -13c driving in 80 to 90 km per hour conditions. Really depends how big the commute is... paying for battery you won’t use is a bit of waste in many ways...

[@ead838]

Winter tires?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Definitely

[@celukscelje7762]

Thx. So happy to see this video! I am getung mine next week and we just got some snow. I was stressed 😅

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Winter tires will help!

[@MajorAggro]

Welp, there goes all my anxiety about my RWD Model 3 this winter lol

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Cool 😎

[@kr00kedn0se]

19th Street SW is OG Rollercoaster Hill 😁

[@methodvisual]

Ya man so crazy. Gets that zero G feeling

[@RockyMountainTesla]

We will have to try that one too!

[@ЕленаМоскаленко-с7ж]

Thanks guys!!! I'm thinking of buying Tesla and had doubts about rear drive in Ukrainian winter. Now I'm sure that I want this car and I can handle it!))))

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Конечно! It sure can!

[@dksculpture]

Slip Start mode FTW!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Indeed!

[@cuisme2986]

Really nice and instructing tests drive! Greating from French Alps.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks, I’m glad you found it useful!

[@leejohnson7471]

Great video.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks 🙏

[@Critical_Cabbage]

This was very interesting to watch. I used to have a FWD Golf, now I’ve got an AWD 3 series and I’m considering going for an EV. I kind of wanna go for an RWD EV to save money and for the better range. I keep thinking how my Golf handled our Norwegian winters…I never had any problems with it. Dunno why there is this fear of not having AWD and especially RWD.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Electric motors handle torque better so it’s practically a non issue in an EV especially with snow tires. That’s the point I was trying to show with the video. I think it has worked pretty well. Hope it helped you too!

[@Wasabi9111]

Wow. The Tesla was impressive. I had a lot of anxiety and doubt watching your Tesla go up the steep incline. Growing up in the 90s, my parents drove rwd German cars. Living in nyc area, we didn’t use snow tires. Any bit of snow and a slight incline, the cars would get stuck.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It’s amazing how electric power can be so much more precise! It’s a lot different from my past rwd bmw’s I drove, also in the 90’s 😀

[@45eno]

It's the tires not the Tesla that was mostly impressing you. Tesla's low power in the snow helps but without those tires the Tesla would have never moved. That FWD car with the same tires and a good driver would have shown to everyone this was a comparison of tires mostly video. It just goes to show with the right tires even a RWD will work in some snow conditions.

[@Jakesmusings]

That was very entertaining and informative… great job!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

🙏

[@Denverman1]

Thank you guys, I really enjoyed watching this.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks! It’s one of our favourites too.

[@d173928]

Thanks for the awesome video, I was always wondering about how a rwd tesla would handle snow situation because of the more evenly distributed weight and the traction control. So I might go and get the rwd Model 3 then if I don't end up going with the ID4, I always find the awd version too expensive, the rwd is some what of an acceptable price.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It helps that electricity is generally cheaper than gas too. Glad the video helped!

[@MarcioNovelli]

Snow tires or all season? This will make a huge difference in understanding the performance.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Winter tires on both cars

[@Random-yq1wu]

In general Front wheel only is better in snow than rear wheel only, you can also wiggle the front tire to get better traction.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

But only because the engine is weighting down the front end. With an EV the battery make’s for a more even weight distribution and RWD works great because the motor has way better control of torque.

[@Random-yq1wu]

@@RockyMountainTesla Front wheel only tesla(if existed) will still beat rear wheel only tesla in snow.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I guess we will need a FWD electric car to compare!

[@Random-yq1wu]

@@RockyMountainTesla You can turn the wheel all the to right or left if you really get stuck in snow. If you get stuck in a real wheel only you just gonna dig a deeper hole in the snow. I'm talking about snow on dirt not just snow on cement

[@gmanxrayz]

Sold buying the new LR 24/3 because this ....Best deal of the century dropped today by teala, no need for 4whl in the NorthEast.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Unfortunately not available in Canada… would do just fine here too with winter tires

[@stephen902102]

Hey Guys, this was a really informative video!!!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks 🙏

[@brianlee6849]

Excellent 👌😊. I just bought my wife a Tesla model 3 rear drive. I didn't get all wheel drive because my wife is a housewife and if we get snow she stays home. I'm happy to see how well it does because you never know when you might need it. Do you have the factory tires or snow tires? We have factory hankook tires. Thank you 👍

[@RockyMountainTesla]

We have winter tires, info in description. I’m not changing over the tires this winter either. Not driving the 3 much this winter as we drive the Y more often. It does get a little slippery without winter tires though.

[@brianlee6849]

@@RockyMountainTesla Yes I'm sure. They sell winter tires for a reason. We live in Eastern Maryland just outside of Ocean City We may be get one or two snows a winner and it doesn't even last a day. So we will stick with the factory Eco tires. Thank you that was a fun video 👍

[@RockyMountainTesla]

@brianlee6849 yeah, sounds reasonable. Thanks 🙏

[@chase7466]

Did you guys have the winter tires on or just the standard ones from the Tesla factory?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Winter tires for sure!

[@Taylor-Hanson]

Heck yah! That's exciting. Thanks for the video.

[@TheNormal256]

I don’t know what the hell slip start is but apparently it worked. Also did you have snow tires on the Tesla?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Slip start is a setting that allows the wheels to spin a little bit. Winter tire info in the description.

[@TheNormal256]

@@RockyMountainTeslaThanks. So they’re winter tires. My problem is I live in a place where it only snows maybe 5-6 times a year, so not often enough to justify snow tires but just often enough to have to consider snow and possibly get caught in it. Thanks for the video.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

@TheNormal256 glad it was helpful!

[@sergiodiaz4141]

Keep doing what you are doing!!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks, still trying to!

[@TheTeslaBaz]

wow that was sick!!!!! you guys totally convinced me of rwd teslas now! Im sure you still have to be very careful! anyway thanks for the video!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Glad you found it useful!

[@TheTeslaBaz]

Hey I was just thinking….does that sort of put the car into drift mode lol

[@RockyMountainTesla]

@TheTeslaBaz maybe a little extra fish tailing, but not enough to lose control. I’ll have to try in an empty parking lot this winter

[@tamu111981]

you sir, win another subscriber

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thank you 🙏 I do appreciate it 😎

[@Devis_M]

got stuck on the exact same road

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It is pretty steep!

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Actually most cars are REAR wheel drive in Canada. Front drive and awd are becoming more popular though.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Interesting, I know there are many sporty variants that are RWD, but didn’t know there were more RWD cars on the road. It would be fun to compare a RWD sports sedan next time. Just need a subscriber to offer :)

[@alanmay7929]

Fwd cars are way cheaper and easier to build compared to rwd or awd. Awd is mostly used in difficult climates. Thats why subaru only sales awd cars

[@MrMannyhw]

You guys doing a video of RWD Tesla in deep snow like 6 inches and roads unplowed?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Interesting idea 💡. Timing of that can be tricky. Basically once you get snow deeper than the car clearance you will get stuck too. In 3 years I haven’t got stuck yet though in the Model 3. My Model Y LR AWD makes it all look easy!

[@RMTFamily]

*_Great video! The comparison to the front wheel drive is what really shows how advanced a Tesla is._*

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks, I am glad it helps. I’m still amazed by the technology!

[@RMTFamily]

@@RockyMountainTesla You should round up a Dual Motor and do the same test. I have a 2018 LR Dual Motor and it takes off like a rocket on slick surfaces like snow and ice without having to use slip start. But Tesla's rear wheel drive is amazing!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I’m totally up for that. Any S 3 X Y Cars available here in Calgary let me know if you want to do this video!

[@RMTFamily]

@@RockyMountainTesla If you would be a little closer. You are almost 500 miles away from me.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Too bad! ☹️ someone else can hopefully 🙏

[@ryanbirch]

Love it! lol.. and love that hill too!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I have a feeling you know the hill!

[@methodvisual]

You know a hill means business when the side walk is stairs.

[@dirkcadlick6339]

Great vid, thanks

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks 🙏

[@BrynBehrenshausen]

Great video, what kind of tires were on the car? That always makes the difference. Can’t imagine they were the factory ones.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3’s. The right tires definitely help!

[@russellbursey7175]

So overall you feel comfortable with winter driving in the RWD model...I live in Edmonton?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It’s a great winter car, reduced range, but easy to get and keep warm. Winter tires are a big help too.

[@marchamel5070]

M3 sr+ is a horrible winter car. My 3rd winter with mine and I won’t change my mind. Tonight I could not reach my house again at the top of à not so steep hill in snowy conditions. All my neighbours cars made it. Looking forward to selling it and get the vw id4 I ordered.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Winter tires?

[@marchamel5070]

Absolutely. Mandatory in Quebec. Michelin XIce3

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Our Model Y is much better with AWD, but I never experienced what you did in the model 3 SR+. I also have Nokian Hakka R3’s. The hill in the video is a 15-18% grade. I’m sure the ID4 will be great with AWD!

[@DevoraFierroGrande]

This also proves snow tires help a ton

[@RockyMountainTesla]

They definitely make a huge difference

[@W0LV1E45]

Anyone had Ford Mustang drive this hill in winter? Curious if your Mustang made it.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I'd be curious too!

[@DustanD]

Not really same as ice rear wheel either as weight distribution is 50/50 vs 60/40. Bit definitely impressed and makes me think I may get just the red here in erie pa. I drove a red pickup here for 3 years as long as you get good snows should be good.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

The winter tires definitely help. Glad the video was helpful!

[@SHOTTYTV]

love this guys GREAT JOB!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@cifey]

M3 RWD 2023 Right tire on wet grass, Left tire on concrete, In reverse, it left a huge muddy rut dragging the Right tire through the wet grass 😞 It seems like a major ESC software problem. Where it should allow the right tire to just roll.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

That is unfortunate!

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

Haha. That’s what that extra trunk space is for under the panel. You fill it with sand in the winter 😂 still very impressive that this does so well without studs. I love AWD for the front wheel pull even just when steering, but this is reassuring to see given BC doesn’t usually get freeeezing and snowy like AB. I’d expect the VW has narrower tires too. Very interesting.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Our AWD Model Y is amazing, but still get by just fine in winter with the RWD Model 3 with the winter tires, even 3 seasons in, just need to find the time to get the tire change done this year!

[@brentirving7209]

the difference in the quality of the tires could be signifigant

[@RockyMountainTesla]

True, but the VW did have recent name brand winter tires. Sorry don’t have those details on the VW.

[@auronedgevicks7739]

coming to stop bad idea. wouldn't do that even on awd

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It was a test, so normally would agree!

[@pinkeye00]

As admirable as the Tesla is ... in the Northeast we have 4WD and AWD options ... and I honestly think that was a driver issue.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

VW driven by seasoned winter Driver with winter tires.

[@kowanmcgarry]

I thought you were going to slide down the hill in the Volkswagen, possibly in the Tesla also.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Yeah, it’s a steep hill!

[@ssz1966]

Did you guys have snow tires?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Yes

[@amin77illinois]

Wow!! I’m impressed 👏🏽

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks 🙏

[@icekk007]

To be fair, your Tesla has winter tires on it. A rear wheel drive gas car with winter tires would handle reasonably well on snow.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

On a hill with 18% grade? Ok 👌 waiting for your video on that 😜. Good winter tires and a few hundred pounds of sand in the back might do the trick!

[@michaelnguyen2975]

@@RockyMountainTesla Do you think loading up the trunk would help the climb on the Model 3?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Maybe a little bit. Although it did pretty good for such a steep icy incline. I would hate to add weight just to make one hill easier since it would reduce range.

[@tmithat1421]

Hey, can you give me the brand or any link for the phone holder which you mounted your phone to sunroof

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It’s the Dellin Fat Gecko Triple, you also need an attachment that holds the phone: Delkin DDMNT-TRIPLE Fat Gecko... www.amazon.ca/dp/B00A86MMY8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Check out the ULANZI tripod mounts for phones.

[@tmithat1421]

@@RockyMountainTesla Thank you for your answer mate :)

[@robderby8176]

Are those all season tires or winter tires?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Nokian Hakka R3’s

[@chuck_norris]

1:54 why is there a cut? did the Telsa not manage to hill start on the first try?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

We started on the incline to make it harder.

[@Greenspaceservices]

Thanks guys... appreciate your video as I have a Tesla rear wheel and first winter coming up :)

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I think you will be pleased with how it performs!

[@Greenspaceservices]

Thanks 😊... I have to get winter tires. I am in Chase-Kamloops areas daily. Hills and highway driving. Not sure to get winter tires from Costco or the Tesla tire and wheel package for $2000. Any suggestions or thoughts?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I went with Nokian Hakka R3’s with Kaltire. You could discuss options with them or Costco too. Model 3?

[@Greenspaceservices]

Yes model 3 range plus

[@RockyMountainTesla]

When I got the car there were no affordable options, that’s why I ended up just doing a tire swap only. Now there are more wheel options that could save you a bunch more. You could also check out on pmctire.com for options

[@thargor6750]

I need one

[@B58B30]

How about turning the traction control off in the golf ? Some have a button next to the gearshifter and some have it in the navigation system. That would be very interesting. Maybe it would handle the situation like the Tesla in that slip start mode.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

His tires were definitely spinning. Not sure about the traction control, but might be able to try again this winter ❄️

[@B58B30]

Rocky Mountain Tesla thx

[@thomaschadwick8379]

The cool kids like to say, "Give it the beans". :)

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks for commenting!

[@rodtukker1904]

FSD on these conditions is the fun ride.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I might try that after getting the FSD beta once released in Canada!

[@josh8k23]

When tesla es adding the heat pump to the model 3?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I’ve heard new owners already have the modified frunk and I have heard reports that the Chinese model 3 is already reporting it will be receiving the Octovalve and heat pump. So soon is the only thing I could guess...

[@KP-xi4bj]

How deep was the snow on the hill you went up with slip start?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Ice more than snow

[@kevindiaz-lane4404]

"Give it some electrons" ;-}

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks for commenting!

[@Zenny9]

Holy crap i didnt think slip start would make that big of a difference! why dont you just leave it on all the time?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I guess I could try that sometime!

[@gmanxrayz]

All season tires on the Tesla ?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Winter tires, details in description.

[@Singh-mt2ex]

What tires do you have on?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Updated description, asked so many times 😂. Nokian Hakka R3’s. Don’t forget to subscribe!

[@beccajael2212]

I was totally surprised by how well it did!!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

It’s impressive to see!

[@tonyn3227]

Tesla rwd is better than ice awd car, awesome.

[@45eno]

I'm a winter tires before AWD drive person but with hills like that you really should be winters & awd. No it's not the RWD that is making it work in the snow, it's the proper tires you are running on that. Try that on stock tires and that Tesla RWD will barely do anything in those conditions. Some traction control features can help for sure but without the right tires it will be greatly wasted. Put the same tires on both cars and then compare it. You only showed us what better tires can accomplish. Just like all the people that talk about their SUV AWD vehicle this is no different , people talking about the vehicle not the actual component that touches the ice/snow.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks for your opinion, Nokian are amazing tires.

[@tonysivilla6717]

Should I just keep it on Slip Start all the time?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Generally no, it’s only meant for times you are a bit stuck. Tesla doesn’t recommend it either at higher speeds.

[@pinkeye00]

Also snow tires .. and depending on which ones you have ... make all the difference in FWD. However, Buffalo .. in winter .. w/ snow tires (vs. all-season) in FWD can honestly get you anywhere on normal days.

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Snow tires help for sure

[@robertcurry6413]

BMW phev economy goes from 5.8 to 6.8l per 100km

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Ok

[@Will-qy3bd]

Thanks for the awesome video. Just wondering if the cars in the video were on winter tires or all season tires?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

All on winter tires!

[@Will-qy3bd]

@@RockyMountainTesla thx! I’m debating to take my model 3 sr+ to coquithalla hwy this snow season. Looks like it’s doable!

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Doable for sure. Just take it slow, there are ridiculous pot holes on the route!

[@Will-qy3bd]

@@RockyMountainTesla and I just found your Rocky Mountain trip video too! Perfect with all the info I need! Subscribe! Ha.

[@d.t.3540]

live in the chicago area with brutal winters. Can you just keep it in "slip start" mode on snowy days ?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

I believe you could, although I have never done that. I'll actually try doing that on a snowy day and get back to you!

[@beemrmem3]

Rear wheel drive is better uphill

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Just not usually on ICE.

[@2ndkingsissi]

Winter tires on both? Or no?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Yes, both

[@2ndkingsissi]

@@RockyMountainTesla thanks for the reply, nice video. 👍

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Thanks, it was fun!

[@MuziNotes]

Is this with winter tires?

[@RockyMountainTesla]

Yes, Nokian Hakka R3’s

[@catwithblueglasses1921]

i wish the standard was awd :( my dad wants to buy a tesla model 3 but he wants a awd car so it will be more expensive for him

[@RockyMountainTesla]

That’s too bad, it does alright for me. Thanks for commenting!