Why Rotating your Tires is Important
Tires are vitally important parts of any vehicle. They are all that is between the road and those inside the car, and they should be taken maintained on a regular basis. They are also an expensive investment and should be well taken care of. Not only should the tread and wear be checked occasionally, the tires should be rotated periodically.Rotating the tiressimply involves moving the tires around from front to back, back to front, and from one side to another.Tires are a major expense and the goal is to make sure that we don’t have to replace them any more than necessary. When we do, however, it is always a good idea to change them all at once. Tires that are mismatched either in type or tread provide for an uneven ride, decreased gas mileage and possibly a blow out. The problem is that many of us aren’t aware of the fact that front tires wear out faster than the rear tires. In many cars, they carry most of the vehicle’s weight, and they are the first tires to come in contact with curbs and other obstacles when going down the road or when parking. They also take more abuse than the rear tires when braking. Without rotation they may very well need to be replaced much quicker than those in the rear. And, since they are chiefly responsible for braking and traction, it is necessary to keep them in the best possible condition.There are different recommendations as to how often torotatethe tires, however, it is fairly certain that they may need this every few thousand miles in order to maintain even wear. This is done by switching the tires around so that every tire eventually ends up on every wheel, and can be done at home if you have the time, equipment and know how, or at any auto service center.Between rotations, all tires should be checked periodically for tire pressure, excessive wear, and depth of tread. This is also an important safety practice to prevent dangerous blowouts, and a money saver, since under inflated tires will decrease fuel efficiency. Ideally, all of the tires, if rotated on a regular basis, should wear out at approximately the same time and can be replaced all at once. In the long run, this saves both time and money, increases safety, and is a more efficient way to maintain the vehicle.
