Why Your #AWD Vehicle Needs Matching #Tires, And What Happens If They're Not The Same
If there's a hidden drawback to AWD vehicles, it's that they're particularly sensitive to all four tires being nearly identical. That's because AWD uses additional #differentials compared to a two-wheel drive car. In particular, there's an extra component attached to the transmission called a #transfercase. The transfer case distributes power and torque to both front and rear axles.
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Why Your AWD Vehicle Needs Matching Tires, And What Happens If They're Not The Same - Jalopnik

All-wheel drive vehicles are ideal for winter roads, but it's vital that all four tires are matching. Here's why and what happens if they aren't the same.

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