This topic comes up every once in a while. The new tire thing helps, the short wheel base doesn't. I do notice that the TOD does react differently than 4 HI but personally i like it better because i don't have to switch 4WD on and off from dry pavement to icy roads all the time. It just takes some practice and the rewards are great. Just make sure you get a better tire than the sucky ones that come stock. If you still don't like it use 4LOW. I think you can go as fast as 45mph?
My 2cents.