A tire rotation is the practice of moving the wheels and tires of your
vehicle from one position to another, to ensure even tire wear.
It can be from left to right or back to front, even diagonally if appropriate.
Tires tend to wear unevenly for different
reasons. For example, the weight of your vehicle is not distributed equally
between all four corners, and usually only one set of tires is responsible for
all the steering duties. Poor alignment or unbalanced tires can also create
uneven wear.
Even tire wear is desirable
because it helps extend the useful life of a set of tires. It will also make
your ride smoother and handling of your car safer. You will also need to change
your tires left often if wear is equally distributed within tires, which can
save you time and money in the long term.
There are three key things that
happen during a tire rotation. First, each tire is
removed, and moved to a different position. Second, air pressure and
wear of each tired is inspected to identity any issues, adjustments should be
done as needed. Third, brakes are
inspected while tires are off the vehicle.
Your tires should be rotated approximately every
10,000 kms (about every 6 months) or as soon as any signs of uneven wear or
damage are visible. This will help even out wear patterns, extend the life of
your tires, and improve driving safety. If you need to get your tires rotated,
click here to make an appointment at our service center or contact us at (800) 735-4771.