What Does Rotating Your Tires Do?

Just like oil changes and brake inspections, tire rotations are an important part of any vehicle maintenance routine. But, what does rotating your tires do? Why rotate tires in the first place? Capital Lincoln has you covered! Read on to discover just what happens when you drop off your car for a tire rotation, and if you’re due for a visit, schedule your service with us in Regina!

Why Rotate Tires at All? 

Your tires play a huge role in your vehicle’s performance and safety, and proper maintenance will keep them in great condition for the long run. So, what does rotating your tires do? A tire rotation involves moving each tire from one position on the vehicle to a new position. Why rotate tires? Some Moose Jaw drivers are surprised to learn that your tires actually experience different levels of wear and tear, and without proper maintenance, you might need to replace a few prematurely. Let’s take a look at how drivetrain influences your tire wear levels:

• Front-wheel drive vehicle: A FWD vehicle sends all of the engine power to the front wheels. If you don’t rotate your tires, your front tires will run out of tread much faster than the rear tires.
• Rear-wheel drive vehicle: An RWD vehicle will send engine power to the rear wheels, but the front wheels are still responsible for steering and braking. That means that tire wear might be more even than an FWD vehicle, but your rear tires will probably wear out faster.
• All-wheel drive vehicle: Unlike FWD and RWD vehicles, AWD vehicles send out power to any wheel that needs it in order to maximize traction – especially on those icy and snowy drives in Estevan. This means it’s harder to predict your wear pattern, and you should schedule your tire rotations a little earlier.

Determining How Often to Rotate Tires

Knowing “Why rotate tires?” is important, but knowing how often to rotate tires is just as crucial. 

Most drivers should schedule a tire rotation every six months or every 8,000 to 10,000 km. But, this can vary greatly depending on your make and model. Your owner’s manual will detail how often to rotate tires, but you can also contact our service department for personalized recommendations. 

Putting off those much-needed services might seem harmless at first, but you might be surprised at the dire consequences of neglecting your tire care: 

• Reduced traction 
• Reduced efficiency
• Rapid tread wear 
• Increased risk of blowouts

Schedule Your Tire Care at Capital Lincoln

Are you due for a tire rotation around Swift Current? Let Capital Lincoln take care of it for you! Contact us with any questions about your service needs or just schedule your service online. We’d be happy to bring out the very best in your vehicle.