What is Tire Rotation?

So what is a tire rotation? And what does tire rotation do? In order to prevent any one tire from wearing down too fast this process is also important to maintain traction, prevent blowouts, and even improve fuel economy on Gas City roads. Learn more with us at Greg Hubler Buick GMC below to best take care of your vehicle. Then contact us when you’re ready to schedule an appointment to rotate your tires at our service center in Marion.

What Does Rotating Tires Mean?

Tire rotation is easy enough to understand: tires are moved from one position on a vehicle to another. In most cases, the front tires will move to the rear and the rear tires will move to the front and other times, the technician may change sides, so what was the rear left tire will end up as the front right tire — this is called the tire rotation pattern. Either way, it all depends on the need of your vehicle. Here are some tire rotation basics:

• 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 Hartford City, 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 on Wabash drives.
• Maximizes Efficiency: Worn tires create drag, strain the engine, and increase your fuel consumption.

Come to Our Greg Hubler Buick GMC Dealer for Tire Care Needs

Generally, tires should be rotated every six months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles — whichever comes first. But be sure to consult your owner’s manual for model-specific information. And when you’re ready, come on down to our service center for all of your tire needs. You can also check our service specials to save on your next visit.