Tire Rotation Service Tips
Many of our first-time customers ask us why tire rotation should be performed at all. So the technicians at Ernesto's Tires offering tire rotation service have written this blog to explain why. Tire rotation should be done on a vehicle every 3,000 to 5,000 miles when used daily, and 5,000 to 10,000 miles for vehicles that are used on occasion. The friction that is created between the tires and the road will slowly wear the tread down, which helps them grip the road for better performance.
Rotating tires in layman’s terms mean switching the positions of pre-existing tires into new positions so pressure is applied to other parts of the tread instead of continuously on the same spot. One good way to remember to have your tires rotated is for you to ask for this service every time you get your oil changed. This not only saves you the hassle of doing this yourself but will be easier as the car will already be off the ground for its oil change, making the tires more accessible.
Replacing the tires should never be confused with a tire rotation. Rotating tires retains the same 4 tires and just switches them to different positions so the weight sits on different spots, which in turn allows the tires to last longer. Also, it creates a more even wear pattern on all 4 tires.
When possible, you should have all 4 tires rotated at the same time, so the tires will wear down at the same pace. The more even tires wear down together, the better they perform as opposed to having 2 worn tires and 2 relatively new ones. When you are deciding how often you need to do a tire rotation, first check to see how much tread is left on your tires, and when the last rotation if ever was done.
So now you know why tire rotation is done. For information on our tire rotation service in the Colorado Springs, CO area, please call us today at (719) 215-3777.