Tartan, I agree with you on the superiority of snow tires (I historically run Blizzaks for that reason) but as noted, I don't have this problem at all on a 4Runner with Grabber ATX's closer to 32psi. The factory default on the 110 of nearly 50psi I believe is the primary reason why I see such a difference in traction on those tires on various surfaces...note I also said that my experience on dry trails is impacted as well. I will be getting snow tires this coming season for the 110 but I'm also going to try to configure for light load and see how that helps.

 

Knock down tire pressure to about 34/35f and 37/38r and set TPMS to light load (which should really be called "regular load" IMHO, but surely there's an EPA reason for pushing the overinflated Heavy Load numbers here in North America, probably so that certain mpg claims can be met), you will be a lot happier all the times, not just in the snow.

 

Recently bought a CPO 2020 Defender X. Just curious; what does the A-Pillar issue sound like? I am hearing something that sounds like very light, frozen precipitation hitting the windshield when at highway speed. It kinda comes and goes, is not loud, but it is noticeable. Can hear it with media/music On or Off.

 

Yes frozen precip describes it precisely. It was still shipped with that issue for 2022 model year, at least for my 90 P300. I never bothered to get that issue looked into because too many other more important things went wrong on it in succession. If that had been the only thing wrong for the first year of ownership let's say and if I had been confident there was a good 'official' dealer fix I'd have at least tried to have it addressed. I think I revisited that A-Pillar thread recently to see if there ever was an official fix rolled out for it, I'm still not confident there is one.