Why Tire Rotation is Needed?
Every vehicle is different but due to how they are designed, some tires naturally endure more stress than others. In front-wheel drive vehicles where the engine is in the front, the front end is much heavier than the back. This additional weight causes the front tires to wear quicker. If they are not periodically rotated, uneven wear patterns can develop. The act of driving a vehicle, including braking, steering, and turning adds stress on the front tires. For instance, right turns cause the left tires to move farther than the others. If the tires are misaligned or under-inflated, uneven wear patterns can develop. When a driver continually pulls to correct a vehicle with the misaligned tires, the tires will wear more rapidly and develop uneven wear patterns. This is not a safe driving condition. The same is true with un-inflated tires with bulging sidewalls.
Service Technicians Complete Tire Rotations
Different makes and models of vehicles have different recommended tire rotation schedules. Most, however, fall between 5,000 and 8,000 miles. There are also several different tire rotation patterns. Most of the time, the front tires are placed on the opposite rear side. Your technician will recommend the rotation pattern that is best for your vehicle. They will also take into consideration the spare tire and unidirectional tires.Â
More Frequent Replacement Without Rotation
Tires that aren't regularly rotated will need to be replaced more often. Also, misaligned or improperly inflated tires create unsafe driving conditions. Drivers will notice that their vehicle fuel efficiency has declined. All of these things are costly in the long run.
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