Why is Tire Rotation Important?

You are likely familiar with tire rotations, but you might be wondering, “Why rotate tires? What does rotating your tires do?” You should rotate tires because it extends the life of your tires, so you can enjoy your investment for as long as possible. Because tires don’t wear evenly, rotating the tires every so often will help prevent one tire from wearing faster than the others. Discover more from Spitzer CDJR St Marys below, including how the drivetrain affects tire rotation and how often to rotate tires. 

How Does Drivetrain Affect Tire Rotation? 

Every time you brake, accelerate, or turn your wheels, there is friction between your tires and the roads in Johnsonburg. That said, depending on your car’s drivetrain, your tire treads will wear at different speeds. Here are more details:

• Front-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is directed to the front wheels, which are responsible for steering, starting, and most of the stopping force. Therefore, the front tires will wear out the fastest.
• Rear-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is directed to the rear wheels, but the front wheels are still responsible for steering and most of the braking. The rear tires will still wear out faster than the front tires, although at a generally slower rate.
• All-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is more evenly distributed, but many experts out there say the rear tires will still wear out faster.
• Intelligent all-wheel drive systems: Going around curves means different levels of strain and friction on the inside tires vs. outside tires. Some advanced all-wheel drive systems can even direct power to an individual wheel while driving around a curve for better cornering, which will further affect tire life.

How Often to Rotate Tires 

In terms of average guidelines, tires should be rotated every 6 months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles. However, that may not be true depending on your vehicle, so be sure to take a look at your owner’s manual for accurate figures. Also, feel free to contact our service technicians if you still have questions about how often to rotate your tires or what other factors affect your tire longevity in Kersey. 

What Happens if I Don’t Rotate My Tires?

Another way to think about the question “What does rotating your tires do?” is to consider the consequences of not getting tire rotations when needed. The tires will wear out faster than they should, but when you fail to rotate and replace tires at the right time, you may also face dangerous consequences, such as: 

• Poor traction and skidding on the roads
• More rapid deterioration of brake pads
• Flat tires and blowouts

Keep Your Vehicle in Good Shape at Spitzer CDJR St Marys

Now that you know why you should rotate tires and what rotating your tires do, be sure to keep up with tire rotations when they’re due! Whether you want to do this task yourself or bring it into our St Marys service center, you should get it done on time. If you’re tuning up your car this Spring, be sure to check the tires and rotate them if needed! Learn other service tips from us, so you can take great care of your vehicle near Ridgeway.