Are you trying to decide what is the best choice for taking care of your vehicle? Routine maintenance is important, but should you stay on top of your oil changes? What about tire rotations? Depending on how you drive, both of these can be important, but tire rotations are one of the best ways to keep your vehicle safe on the road. So, what does it mean when they say you should get your tires rotated, and what does tire rotation do? The tire rotation process is important to maintain traction, prevent blowouts, and even improve fuel economy on New Milford roads. This means less chance for accidents, better grip during terrible weather, and fewer trips to the fuel pump.
The service center at Todd Maserati of Danbury has designed this guide on tire rotations to help you find out why they are so important and more. If your tires are in need of a rotation, then schedule service today and we’ll take care of the process for you. If you’re unsure of if you’re due for a rotation, generally, tires should be rotated every six months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles, which ever comes first.
What Does Rotating Tires Mean?
When it comes to tire rotation, there are multiple ways that they can move. In most cases, the front tires will move to the rear and the rear tires will move to the front. They may also change sides, so what was the rear left tire will end up as the front right tire. Some things you should know about tire rotation:
- Most cars carry more weight at the front, so front tires will typically wear out faster, but the type of drivetrain your vehicle has will also affect the rate at which each tire wears down.
- For example, in front-wheel drive vehicles, power is sent to the front axle and wheels to produce forward motion. Therefore the front tires will wear down faster than they would in rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive models.
- This also means that your vehicle’s drivetrain will also affect the tire rotation pattern, to ensure that no tire wears down too fast compared to the whole set of tires.
What Does Tire Rotation Do?
- Maintains Traction: When tires wear down, they lose tire tread depth. A loss of tread depth means traction is reduced, which can interfere with your ability to control the vehicle in certain situations. Preventing uneven tire wear helps ensure that all tires have the same amount of tread.
- Prevents Blowouts: Tires become more likely to fail as they get worn down. If you’ve ever had one blow out as you drive around Trumbull, you’ll know how unpleasant and potentially dangerous it can be.
- Improves Performance: Tires working together that have uneven wear often produce vibration, which you’ll eventually feel through the steering wheel during Stamford drives.
- Maximizes Efficiency: Worn tires create drag, strain the engine, and increase your fuel consumption.
Rely on Todd Maserati of Danbury for Tire Care Needs
If you have any questions or aren’t sure about tire rotation when it comes to your vehicle, feel free to contact our service center in Danbury and we’ll be happy to help steer you in the right direction. You can also take advantage of our selection of service specials for more money saving methods, and browse our service tips for more ways to keep your vehicle in top shape.
