Tried turning around on a gravel road the other day and mabye sat in the same spot for about 2 to 3 seconds when i tried to move and was unable to. the trac crontrol didnt help so i took that off only to sink deeper. I had to get out have my buddy slam it in reverse and me push the car until the rear tires hit gravel. When i went to go get it washed....cost me 20 bucks for a regular wash due to the amount of mud on the car.

Funny b/c on the way to the wash, people must have thought I was off raoding with my lexus.

 

Ouch - You would think AWD would not have this issue..

 

If you get the clay red dirt in your tires in the south, it would require a new balancing. Just like the movie, "My Cousin Vinny!!" After that, I have been careful about getting any mud in or around the tire bead if all possible. I have seen firsthand how mud throws off balancing.

 

you need to lift your IS at least 3" if you wanted to go off roading.

 

i love offroading in my AWD.

 

be sure to get the mud off the wheels, especially if they cake into spots like the lug nut holes, it will throw off tire balancing

 

awd does no good with street tires...

 

More like AWD does no good in mud with street tires.

 

AWD without a LSD on one axle plus a locking center differential is only for pavement.

 

Absolutely true!!!!