Your tires are in constant contact with the surface causing them to suffer friction and wear. Tires in different positions on your car wear to different degrees. How much a tire wears depends on the type of drivetrain you have, driving conditions, the tire’s position, and driving habits. Tire rotation helps spread the wear more evenly. You could rotate the tires yourself, but in Mequon, WI you can save a lot of time and hassle by visiting your GMC dealer.
How Often Should Your Tires Be Rotated?
To achieve the greatest benefits your tires should be regularly rotated after a certain number of miles. The exact distance traveled between rotations depends on your car drivetrain as the type of drive affects the tire wear rate
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
The front tires on an FWD vehicle wear more than the rear tires. This wear is due to the extra strain on them due to braking, the distribution of weight in your car that places 60% of total weight at the front, and the fact that the drivetrain directly controls the front wheels. The standard recommendation is the FWD tires are rotated at least every 5,000 miles, although your car manual will have the most accurate information.
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
An RWD drivetrain is the opposite of an FWD vehicle. The rear wheels are directly controlled by the drivetrain, and the front wheels just spin. There is less weight in the front of an RWD car as the drive train is in the rear. RWD tires should also be rotated every 5,000 miles unless your ca manual says differently.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
As the name implies, AWD drivetrains distribute power to all four wheels rather than the two front or the two rear wheels. The extra demands on all four tires mean that the recommended time between rotations is only 3,000 miles rather than 5,000 miles on FWD and RWD vehicles.
Why Your Tires Should be Rotated
Rotating your tires allows for more even wear on each of the tires, and this increases the lifespan of your tires. Increased tire life delays the need to replace your tires and this saves you money while allowing you to comfortably plan for tire replacement. Reduced tire wear also gives you a smoother driving experience, as tires that aren’t rotated have uneven wearing. Unevenly worn tires mean that you feel every slight bump when you drive.
Regularly rotated tires reduce damage to the axles, suspension, wheels, and brakes and this saves money on unnecessary repairs. You also reduce your fuel consumption as rotating your tires increases your car’s traction and stability.
There are numerous benefits to rotating your tires regularly. You prevent unnecessary repairs, save fuel and reduce air pollution, increase your tires life, and improve the safety and stability of your car. When it’s time to rotate your tires, call us at Sommer’s Buick GMC.
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