Tow Dolly or 4 wheels down Tribute
I put a message earlier this month about towing a 2011 Mazda Tribute and the perils of such a practice. The transmission went out about 60 miles east of Amarillo, TX at a rest area. Had it towed to ...
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My original "toad" was a 1996 Ford Contour 5 spd stick. 4 down, easy hook up and cross country twice with no problems. Around 160 thou it started the nickel and dime dance...time for a new one. Great car while it lasted.
The Contour was a Mazda with a Ford badge. So, in 2009 I went to Mazda to get another one (Contour discontinued). Dealer AND the "engineering dept" both told me ANY Mazda should not be towed 4-down for any reason.
For your situation, I think I would opt for the dolly. Or even a car trailer. Get all 4 wheels off the ground. G'luck!
The Contour was a Mazda with a Ford badge. So, in 2009 I went to Mazda to get another one (Contour discontinued). Dealer AND the "engineering dept" both told me ANY Mazda should not be towed 4-down for any reason.
For your situation, I think I would opt for the dolly. Or even a car trailer. Get all 4 wheels off the ground. G'luck!
