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Red Stone Tire, Inc. provides Four Wheel Drive System services to Westerly, RI, Mystic, CT, Charlestown, RI, and other surrounding areas.

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Description of Four Wheel Drive System

Four wheel drive systems allow all four wheels on a vehicle to spin simultaneously. All 4WD vehicles have a transfer case between the front and rear axles that prevents the axles from spinning at different speeds. The transfer case allows the engine to provide maximum torque to the axle and wheels in order to maintain traction. Different 4WD configurations exist, and each variation employs different technologies to meet the needs of the driver. Some 4WD systems have a locking differential. This means both wheels on the axle will turn together to achieve maximum traction. Another variation is the limited-slip differential. It can detect a slide or slip in one wheel and send torque to the other wheel to regain traction. A manual hub requires users to manually engage the front wheel drive mechanism in order to fully engage the 4WD system, while an automatic hub allows users to automatically command the front wheels in order to engage the 4WD system. Our service staff has extensive experience working on all types of 4WD systems.

Benefits of Four Wheel Drive System

Smooth and consistent four wheel drive system performance is made possible through routine maintenance, which can vary from vehicle to vehicle and from system to system. This makes consulting your owner’s manual extremely important when it comes to scheduling services within the proper maintenance intervals. Rougher terrain can have a heavier impact on the life of your 4WD system. When scheduling 4WD maintenance, consider where you drive most often and how much time your vehicle spends traversing difficult terrain. Symptoms that show 4WD system repairs are needed include excessive noise while switching between gears, transfer case gear leaks and failures, unusual vibrations, and of course, a warning light on the dashboard. Whether you are in need of an inspection or repair, our staff is ready to help you with all aspects of 4WD maintenance.

Red Stone Tire, Inc. proudly serves the Four Wheel Drive System needs of customers in Westerly, RI, Mystic, CT, Charlestown, RI, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : Westerly, RI | Mystic, CT | Charlestown, RI | and surrounding areas

Four Wheel Drive Inspection

Four-wheel drive allows a vehicle to supply power to all four of its wheels. Drivers depend upon four-wheel drive systems...

Approx. Time: 30 Minutes

Hub Service

Locking hubs, also known as free wheeling hubs, play an important role in four-wheel drive systems...

Approx. Time: 90 Minutes

Transfer Case Repair

Four wheel drive systems operate with the help of a transfer case, a type of gearbox that is usually located behind the transmission...

Approx. Time: 180 Minutes

Transfer Case Service

A transfer case is one of the components in a four wheel drive system. Present in both full-time and part-time 4WD vehicles...

Approx. Time: 60 Minutes

Red Stone Tire, Inc.

Red Stone Tire, Inc. is a pillar of the Westerly, RI community. Red Stone Tire, Inc. is a leader in offering name brand tires, wheels, auto repair and brake services for customers located in and around the Westerly, Rhode Island area. Our goal is to focus on customer service. It is the foundation of our business. Red Stone Tire, Inc. employs a well-trained staff specializing in the sale and installation of passenger car, performance and light truck or SUV tires. Custom wheels are available at Red Stone Tire, Inc.. Special wheels and rims compliment any tire or customer vehicle. Complete under-car services, such as oil changes, brakes, shocks, struts, alignment, and transmission fluid flush for both foreign and domestic vehicles are readily available at competitive prices. Take this opportunity to browse Red Stone Tire, Inc. website or call us for personalized service.

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Phone: (401) 596-5283
Fax: (401) 596-3600
Address: 114 Ashaway Rd.
Westerly, RI 02891

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