What is Tire Rotation?

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You likely know there are certain maintenance tasks that need to be done to keep your car running smoothly and safely on our Port Washington roads: oil changes, spark plug changes, fluid top offs, and tire rotation. But what is tire rotation, exactly? Tire rotation is switching the position where each tire is placed on your car. What does tire rotation do? What does tire rotation mean for the life of your tires? Our service center staff want to help keep your vehicle in a safe condition, so let’s talk about tire rotation in more detail.

 

What is Tire Rotation?

So, what is tire rotation? The name pretty much gives it away. Each tire is rotated to a different wheel on the car. For instance, depending on the type of drivetrain you have, the front driver’s side tire may be switched with the rear passenger’s side tire. Then the front passenger’s side tire would be switched with the rear driver’s side tire. Why? Keep reading to find out.

What Does Tire Rotation Do for Your Tires?

So, why do we rotate tires? Front and rear tires wear differently. What does tire rotation do for your tires? It helps to ensure that all four tires wear evenly. This is important for the following reasons:

Why Tire Rotation is Necessary:

  • Regularly rotated tires last longer
  • Unevenly worn tires can be dangerous on slippery roads or in an emergency.
  • Unevenly worn tires on an AWD vehicle can cause undue strain on the drivetrain
  • Neglecting to rotate your tires could void your warranty

What Does Tire Rotation Mean for Your Tires in the Long Run?

Does tire rotation really make that much difference to the life of your tires? A tire can fall short of its expected life by 10,000 miles or even more if it isn’t rotated. So, if you want to get the full potential out of your tires on our Roslyn streets, they will need to be rotated. The easiest way to do this is to schedule an appointment online with our service center.

Let Rallye Lexus of Glen Cove Help

The tire experts in our service center would be happy to rotate your tires and get you on the road in no time. So, schedule an appointment. And, if you found this guide to be helpful, check out our guides on how to check tire tread and how to jump start a car. We’re right down the road from Manhasset, so drop by or contact us today!

 

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