Why is driving in 4wd under normal conditions bad?

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So i was reading a bit about 4wd vs awd but i couldn’t understand why using 4wd under normal circumstances is bad. Most articles were pretty vague and basically just said dont do it. Why specifically is it bad for a vehicle?

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when you turn, your inside tire needs to spin at a different speed than your outside tire. 4WD doesn’t allow this on pavement because 4WD locks your differential. you scrub your tires and put stress on your drivetrain.

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