Hello, I have been driving my V40 2.0T (phase 2, 163 hp, no traction control) for 8 years now. With different winter tyres and profile depths (only brand tyres from the dealer) I noticed that traction is consistently underaverage compared to other vehicles. Even with some rear-drivers a better advance is possible with snow. Since I am traveling with many different vehicles, I say that it is not due to my driving skills. I try to drive with snow with little gas and otherwise rather down-touring to avoid turning the front wheels. I am surprised that the traction problems are hardly addressed in forums. Especially in areas with lots of snow and gradients this would be a clear exclusion criterion for me to buy a vehicle. What is your experience with snow and ice? What are the reasons for the bad traction ? Weight distribution or differential ?