If I put 4x4 tires on my new car (1964 PONTIAC PARISIENNE) does this mean...

[momo_coc]

...I have a 4x4 vehicle? I just bought this car and I live in the north. I need to get 4x4 put on this car. If I put 4x4 tires on my car does that mean I have 4x4 or do I have to go to a shop to get it done. Can I even do that ? am I able to get my non 4x4 car to become a 4x4 car? Also, can I put on snow tires? Would that help? I JUST NEED TO DO SOMETHING SO I CAN DRIVE IT IN THE WINTER!! someone help!!!

 

[Doug K]

I would suggest selling that car and getting an SUV or truck that actually is 4 wheel drive.

Just because you put 4x4 tires on it does not mean it is a 4x4.

A 4x4 means that the engine drives all the wheels, instead of just the two front, or in your Pontiac's case, the two rear wheels.

 

[fordman]

The only thing you can really do is to put snow tires on the rear wheels.

4X4 refers to the driving wheels, not the type of tires being used. You have a 2 wheel drive car, and it would cost you a lot more to convert it than going out and buying a 4 wheel drive car or truck. good luck.

 

[frank m]

No,fitting snow tyres will help but its never going to be 4 wheel drive.

 

[bismanpokerclub]

you bet! it's all in the tires, just slap some 44 inch mud boggers on there and take her out. If you have troble getting the 44's mounted just cut the fenders off with a torch. Don't forget to post some pictures of your exploits, I am always in the mood for a good laugh.

 

[impossible]

4X4 means that all four wheels are pushing your car forward at once. The front and the rear axles both do the work. A 2 wheel drive vehicle only uses one axle to push forward. Either the front or rear depending on what kind of car. A front wheel drive vehicle is way better in the snow that a rear wheel drive. Changing tires will not make it 4x4. There is nothing you can do to make it 4x4 other than trade it for a new vehicle.

 

[Me again]

You are a neo-maxi zoom-dweebie. What you need is a car like my Dodge Neon. That sucker will do zero to 60, it has almost 2,000 cubes under the hood, and it has all-wheel braking.

 

[jeepsarecool]

Tires will not make a car into a 4x4. You can get snow tires if you need them in the winter. Buy a Jeep.

 

[doug0102]

And if you put a propeller on the front bumper, it means you have an airplane.
Are you for real, man? And what is a "4x4 tire?"

 

[Jayclark]

4x4 means 4WD. Putting tires on it won't make it a 4x4. Buy a cheap truck if you need a 4x4 for winter.