There's really no reason to stress the system by driving long distances or high speeds in 4-lo. I've got thousands of miles behind the wheel of a VX in the snow. Mostly on plowed roads, but I like to go out in a storm and have fun. When I had A/T tires I would go up steep, unplowed hills in both hi and lo. Mostly I just keep it in drive and let the TOD engage when needed.
You really only need 4-lo on steep, unplowed hills or in very deep drifts or spots you may bog down. Just stop and use 4-lo if you're not sure. You'll figure it out when the storms start. A/T tires make a huge difference, but they wear out much quicker and are not as smooth and quiet as less aggressive tread. The VX does very well in the snow with something a notch or two below A/T tread.
If your ABS still works, you might wanna pull the fuse to disable it in the snow. Our ABS makes it very difficult to make a quick stop in the snow and it can get you in some real trouble. Experiment with it in the first snow so you don't get surprised later.
Mark Griffin (a VX lifer)
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