What Does Rotating Your Tires Do?

Tire care is important for both vehicle performance and safety, but what does rotating your tires do? As you navigate Omaha, your tires receive uneven wear and tear. Tire rotations help to even that wear, so you can get the longest life possible out of your set. Learn how often to rotate tires and see why we rotate tires, then visit Sid Dillon Mazda in Fremont for your next service!

Why Rotate Tires?

So what does rotating your tires do and why rotate tires every year? Your tires wear at different rates while going around curves and braking hard on the Lincoln roads. Additionally, different drivetrain configurations also have an impact on your tire wear patterns. Take a look at the difference:

• Front-wheel drive vehicle: The front wheels take the brunt of the steering, starting, and braking force – which results in the majority of wear.
• Rear-wheel drive vehicle: The rear wheels get the engine power, but the front wheels steer and brake. This leads the rear wheels to wear out faster, but the front tires still receive a good deal of stress.
• All-wheel drive vehicle: Because the engine power is sent to all wheels, the wear tends to spread out more evenly. But, many experts say the rear tires still wear out faster.
• Intelligent all-wheel drive systems: Intelligent all-wheel drive systems are even less predictable than standard AWD systems because they tend to be more proactive, directing power to individual tires while cornering to stay balanced.

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

Now you know why rotate tires at all, but how often should you rotate your tires? Tires should be rotated every six months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles of Blair driving. Because this range is so wide, we recommend checking your owner’s manual for more specific recommendations for your make and model. And if you’d like to chat with our technicians, we’d be happy to help you find just the right interval for your particular driving habits.

What Happens if I Don’t Rotate My Tires?

Ignoring tire maintenance can have some serious consequences. Not only will you need to buy replacement tires more often, but you could run into significant safety issues like:

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

Schedule Your Next Maintenance Visit with Sid Dillon Mazda

Whether you’re ready for your next maintenance visit or you want to know how to check your tire tread depth, the team at Sid Dillon Mazda can help you keep your car in top shape around the Fremont roads. Contact us with your questions or schedule your service online at your convenience.

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