Tire Rotation: Do you Know Why to Rotate Your Tire

Rotating the tire is important for car maintenance. If you rotate the related wheels and tires on a deliver axle, the tire wear is the same. The result is nearly ever balanced traction and periodic handling. Most tire warranties require the tire to be rotated on a correct mileage schedule. And many tire manufacturers recommend turning between 3,000 to 5,000 miles. 

WHAT IS TIRE ROTATION?  

Rotating a tire means changing the position of every tire on your vehicle periodically. You should rotate your tire as recommended by the vehicle producer, or every 5,000 miles. For many of you, that will mean when you change the oil in your vehicle. 

Rotating your tires regularly gives you a good chance to visually check for damage, check their air pressing, adjust them if you are experiencing vibrations, and check the depth of their movement. 

WHY IS TIRE ROTATION IMPORTANT?  

Not all of your vehicle’s tires play the same role. For example, on most vehicles, the front tires do most of the steering, when the rear tires follow the front. There may also be a contrast in braking and weight distribution on your vehicle, which will bring uneven stress on the tires depending on their position. A car with a front engine will place more strain on the front tires, as this is the heaviest part of the car. 

Other factors such as poor wheel alignment and unbalanced tires can also contribute to tires in a variety of conditions that cause stress more quickly than others causing the tires to stretch. Worn suspension can adversely affect the distribution of weight on the vehicle, increasing wear during braking. 

All of this means that the tires will wear unevenly. Due to most turning the front tires will wear faster on the edge, while the rear tires wears additional evenly. This uneven wear can lead to early replacement of the tire. 

Rotating the status of your tires causes private tires to wear out additional than others. Eliminating these irregular wear patterns distributes the load between all four tires and dramatically increases the life of your tires.