2006-11-25 15:07:32 · 7 answers · asked by mrsladybugg@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
For a FWD vehicle you tow it with the rear wheels on the ground.
RWD vehicle you tow it with the front wheels on the ground.
AWD you MUST use a flatbed truck. When in doubt use a flatbed tow truck.
2006-11-26 07:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by JDM_BA4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well do you have a car dolly, which would be a small trailer you just have one end on, or do you have a car trailer where the enitre car is on it, or are you just hooking up to the tow vehicle and going? If you have the dolly, you can tow a front wheel drive car with no problem. If you use the dolly for a rear wheel drive, and your going over 20 miles, you should unhook the driveshaft so you don't mess up the transmission. If you tow a front wheel drive backward, you will want to unhook the CV's for the same reason as the RWD. and nothing will have to be done for the rear wheel drive, however, you have to ensure the steering is tied up so it will not turn, eithe rby tying the steering wheel or bracing the tie rods. If you have a car trailer, then nothing has to be dne, just tie it down secure. If your not using a trailer at all, then you should unhook the driveline/CV shafts if going over 20 miles no matter what way it is being towed, and use someone to steer for you in the towed car. In all cases put the transmission in park or nuetral, only if the drive wheel is disconnected from the transmission, never tow a car with the transmission in park if the drive wheels are rolling. Also set the emergency brake. Ensure the vehicle is securely tied to the trailer, and that the trailer has safety chains attached to the tow vehicle. And lights. This is for safety and should not be overlooked.
2006-11-25 19:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you must tow a car with 2 of the wheels on the ground.. the ones on the ground must not be the driving wheels.. so front wheel drive would be towed forward with the rears on the ground and the opposite for rear wheel drive.
2006-11-25 15:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most cars can be towed slowly with all wheels on the ground. speed above 20mph will damage a trans. when using a 2 wheel Dollie put it under the drive wheels. most damage is usually done to the body , that is why most newer cars are put on a flat bed truck for transport.
2006-11-25 15:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by jamesd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either is ok. BUT if the car or truck has an automatic trans lift the wheels connected to the trans. For example
Most trucks, suvs, or anything Rear wheel drive lift the rear wheels of the ground
Most cars, vans, or anything Frount wheel drive lift the frount.
If you don't you could cause damage to the trans
2006-11-25 15:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by ViperMax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a front wheel drive, forwards. Rear wheel drive drive, backwards. You pick up the drive wheels.
2006-11-25 16:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by diamond_joe1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the vehicle and the situation at the time.
2006-11-25 15:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by me here, where are you? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋