03/15/2019
When to Rotate Your Tires
"Coming out of Winter & Pot Hole Season
Depending on whether the vehicle you're driving is front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive, the tires will wear at different rates. The driven wheels have more work to do and often exhibit quicker rates of wear. A front-wheel-drive car, for example, uses its hard-working front wheels to steer, brake, and put the power down to the pavement -all while carrying the added weight of a front-mounted engine and transaxle. By rotating your tires, you give the tires a chance to even out their wear and get extended life out of your tires, we recommends having your tires rotated about every 3000 to 5000 miles, or at least every time you go in for an oil change. If your owner's manual states that your car doesn't need new oil that frequently, then plan on a tire rotation at least once every six months.
Proper rotation not only helps even out wear and extend the life of your tires, it provides the perfect opportunity to make certain all four wheels are in good working order. As we're coming out of winter and going into spring, it's a good time to inspect the tires' outside and inside shoulder for damage, particularly from potholes, It's also a good time to check the condition of your wheel rims, which can be bent by hard impacts with potholes-sometimes only on the inboard side of the rim, where you can't easily see it.
Two common tire problems that might surface during an inspection include cupping and blistering of the sidewall.
Tire cupping, is more common in older vehicles with suspension systems that are aging and in need of repair. This issue presents itself via uneven wear patterns in the tread, which, if ignored, could significantly affect a vehicle's ride, steering, and braking ability while also wearing out tires prematurely.
A blistered sidewall-literally, a bulge in the sidewall-might result from slamming into a deep pothole. A tear might occur inside the tire when that tire gets pinched. The air could then get into the structure of the tire, and you get a blister if unseen or left undiagnosed, this problem could result in a flat tire or a blowout that could cause a serious accident.
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If you have any doubts about correct tire rotation, consult the owner's manual,
Or schedule a time, WE can help . But whatever you do, rotate them if possible. At the very least, it'll help your tires last longer and will save you