Ok I'm new to subaru . . .and AWD . . . so, what's the deal with replacing all the tires at the same time, the dealer said if you don't will lead to problems, so if I blow out a tire it costs a whole set? Yikes. Also, if I just need to get out of some mud, a 20 foot tow, can that f/u things severely, or at all?

 

Thanks for any light you can shed.

You can probably get the tire repaird...so a new set will not be required. You could also get a 5th rim and extra new tire, and rotate them all...so you always have a spare with even wear.

 

If all wheels are on the ground, you can be pulled out of mud and whatnot.

If all wheels are on the ground, you can be pulled out of mud and whatnot.

 

If you have a manual transmission. Automatics do not like to be towed with driven wheels on the ground (has to do with tranny fluid being pushed the wrong way, I think)

If you have a manual transmission. Automatics do not like to be towed with driven wheels on the ground (has to do with tranny fluid being pushed the wrong way, I think)

 

 

My bad...I dont know much about automatics.

I own a 05 Outback and a 91 Loyale. Having the exact same size tires is vital for all wheel drive. IF you have mismatched tires and or wheels you will hear a huge whine coming from the Transaxel. Not Normal. I tried it on my 91 loyale. If you must mix and match make sure that at a minimum you change the tires in sets. Keeping like tires paired to the front or rear.