Often when going to a mechanic you may consider that they are charging you for a lot of repairs that you may not need, but you may have considered “why do I need to rotate my tires?” Well in this article we are going to focus on the reasons not only should you rotate your tires, but what rotating your tires actually entails.
What is rotating your tires?
Most drivers don’t pay attention to their tires. This may be problematic especially during winter when weather conditions may be at their worst. Rotating your tires, especially if you have a 2WD vehicle may be beneficial.
Rotating your tires means that you would be transitioning that back pair of tires to the front and moving the front pair of tires to the back. For vehicles with normal 4WD, this may not make as big of a difference, but in many vehicles, this can be the difference between a safe drive home, and getting in a car accident given the correct, or in this case, the incorrect driving conditions.
Why should you consider rotating your tires?
Rotating your tires may not seem like it is important for many drivers, but for many drivers, it can be the difference between a safe drive home and not.
Tire Tread wear down over time, especially if you are a daily commuter. Living in California, this may especially be the case going into the fall season since there may still be heat waves that come in occasionally. Rotating your tires allows you to extend the life of your tires and could potentially save you money in the long run depending on the type of tires you may have on your vehicle.
It is recommended that you swap out your tires every 25-30 thousand miles, but when you rotate your tires in a 2WD Vehicle, you can increase the time you can use the same tires by roughly 50%. Depending on the Type of vehicle you have and how often you drive, this can make a big difference.
Is it time to rotate your tires?
If you have not rotated your tires in the past year, it may be a good time to consider it. The average Californian drives roughly 15-20 thousand miles per year. So at the end of a year beginning of the next year, It may be a good time to consider rotating your tires. Although getting new tires may be a good way to replenish the tread of your vehicle, Rotating your tires is an economic solution to solve that same problem you may have.
D&D Automotive Repair is the best place to help you maintain your vehicle!
If you think it may be time to replace tires, consider bringing your car into D&D Automotive Repair and our friendly associates will ensure that you are confident with the vehicle you are driving and give you good advice on how to maintain your car. With a great deal on all of our services and parts, regardless if you need to replace your tires or are looking to rotate them, we will ensure that you get the best deals on your vehicle’s maintenance and get in and out as quickly as possible. If you are unsure about anything regarding your vehicle, we are here to help!
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