I bought a 2015 Mazda CX-5 AWD and like it a lot. My question concerns replacing a damaged tire. Most of the time down through the years i would replace two tires at a time however, I have been reading that with AWD all four tires must be replaced at the same time because damage could be done to the differential. The manual suggests replacing all four but gives handling and safety as the reason. Nothing is said about the differential.
I know Subaru uses full time AWD while Mazda uses AWD only when needed (I think). Would a Mazda be damaged the same way a Subaru would be if the tires aren't exactly worn the same? I haven't had to replace a damaged tire but am now concerned if I had to the expense of replacing all four could be quite costly as opposed to replacing the one that was damaged. Thanks for any replies.
I know Subaru uses full time AWD while Mazda uses AWD only when needed (I think). Would a Mazda be damaged the same way a Subaru would be if the tires aren't exactly worn the same? I haven't had to replace a damaged tire but am now concerned if I had to the expense of replacing all four could be quite costly as opposed to replacing the one that was damaged. Thanks for any replies.