All-wheel drive tires
Which tires does an all-wheel-drive vehicle need?
All-wheel drive describes the drivetrain; it does not provide a complete tire specification. Choose tires that meet the requirements for your particular vehicle and suit your driving conditions. The information supplied does not identify a vehicle or document its tire requirements, so it cannot establish a suitable tire size, product or replacement combination.
Check the vehicle’s requirements before buying
Use the vehicle’s tire information placard and owner’s manual to confirm the required specifications and any instructions for its all-wheel-drive system. Identify the model year, trim and wheel configuration when checking fitment. Do not assume the tires currently fitted are the correct specification.
Can you replace just one tire?
The supplied information does not establish whether replacing one tire, a pair or all four is appropriate. It includes no manufacturer guidance on tire matching or allowable tread-depth differences. Before authorizing a replacement, have a tire professional measure the existing tires and check the proposed combination against the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements. A universal tread-depth limit or an automatic instruction to replace all four would be unsupported here.