Originally Posted by hkrishn1
Do you think I will need a 4-wheel drive in driving through those mountains ? In Denver, there is a rule on the highway that you need to have 4-wheel drive/snow-tires when snowing, but not otherwise.
We don't have any laws like that here in Alberta. The neighbouring province (BC) requires snow tires by law in winter months and the rental companies always comply. Snow removal from our highways and municipal streets here in Alberta is exceptional (IMHO), if that matters.
FWIW since I have lived here (over 30 years) I have only mounted snow tires on my car once, and that was because they were given to me as part of a new car purchase deal. I drive a FWD hatchback everywhere, but when we have a big dump, as can occur in the mountains, I don't go out there, nor should anyone else, regardless of what they are driving. The next day however, it's game on.