What Does Tire Rotation Do?

Tire rotations help prevent any one tire from wearing down too quickly, which can lengthen the lifespan of all of your tires over time. The tire rotation process is crucial to preventing blowouts, maintaining tire traction, and even enhancing fuel economy on St Louis and Jefferson County streets. Discover more about tire rotations with %di_name%% below, then contact us for more information and to schedule your service appointment!

What is Tire Rotation?

What is tire rotation? Tires are moved from one position on a car to another position. In many cases, the rear tires will move to the front, and the front tires will move to the rear. They may also rotate sides, so the front right tire will end up as the rear left tire — this is referred to as a tire rotation pattern. Here are a few tire rotation basics:

• For most vehicles, front tires wear out more quickly because they carry more weight in the front, but your vehicle’s drivetrain also affects the speed at which each tire will wear down.
• In front-wheel-drive cars, power is redirected to the wheels and front axle to produce forward motion. This means that front tires will wear down more quickly than all-wheel-drive, rear-wheel-drive, or four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Your car’s drivetrain will also affect your vehicle’s tire rotation pattern to ensure that no tire wears down much faster than the whole tire set.

Why Rotate Your Tires?

• Increases Efficiency: While worn-down tires create a dragging effect that strains your engine and enhances your fuel consumption.
• Enhances Performance: Tires with uneven wear often vibrate, which you can eventually feel in the steering wheel.
• Maintains Tire Traction: As your tires wear down, tread depth decreases. Reduced tread depth means reduced traction, which can hinder your ability to control your car. Cutting down uneven tire wear ensures that all of your tires maintain the same tread depth.
• Prevents Tire Blowouts: As tires wear down, tires are more likely to fail. If you’ve ever had a tire blowout, you’ll know how potentially hazardous it can be.

Schedule Your Tire Rotation at Suntrup Nissan!

Many maintenance schedules suggest tire rotations every 5,000 to 7,5000 miles, which is roughly each service interval. Ready to schedule your service appointment online? Our service center is ready to help you with every recommended maintenance task! Contact us today to learn more!