What is Tire Rotation

Tire rotation is the process of changing the direction of each of the tire on your car. It is recommended to rotate your tires in accordance with the guidelines of your manufacturer of the vehicle, or every 5 miles. For many it will happen that you’ve had your car’s oil changed.

The regular rotation of your tires offers you the chance to examine them visually for signs of damage, examine the air pressure, get them balanced if you’re seeing any noise, and then examine their tread depth.

Why is Tire Rotation Important?

There are a variety of reasons why tire rotation is an essential to your regular tire maintenance. By regularly rotating the tires on your vehicle, tire wear is distributed equally throughout all 4 tires and their tread lives are extended. It’s because each position on your vehicle demands the same amount of contribution from each tire–(for instance, tires that are located on the rear of a front-wheel-drive vehicle will require a higher percentage of the friction and torque required to turn, accelerate and braking)–and can result in more or less wearing on your tire. It’s especially crucial to rotate your new tires for a period of 5,000 miles, as the tread of a fresh, deep tire is more prone to wear that is uneven.

Additionally, even wear keeps the tread on your tires even and helps maintain traction and handling over all tires. This can improve brake and cornering efficiency and ensure your vehicle is safe for all road conditions.

If your car features all-wheel drive even worn tires reduce the stress on the drivetrain and reduce wear on the expensive drive components.