Tire rotation is an important part of your Chevy maintenance program. Your car tires are subject to wear and tear daily, and this will reduce their lifespan. Tires are expensive, and correct maintenance will allow you to enjoy them for longer. As your Chevy dealer, we want to tell you more about the benefits of visiting us to have your tires rotated.
You Reduce Wear
Modern tires are made from high-grade materials, but they will still wear out. Rubber gradually becomes less elastic and this makes them more easily subject to damage. In addition, the different tire positions on your car cause different types of wear. If a tire remains in the same position indefinitely, its worn areas will turn into leaks or even cause a blowout.
Rotating the tires spreads this wear. Each tire is removed and it swops positions with another tire. The type of rotation we use differs depending on your drivetrain. FWD, RWD, and AWD drivetrains produce different wear patterns. During a rotation, we shift tires from positions of greater wear to positions of reduced wear. This allows your tires to all wear down at a reduced and relatively similar rate.
You Save Money
Rotating your tires saves you from more frequent tire replacement. After a rotation, your tires will wear down at a similar speed, and this allows you to plan for their replacement. In addition, a rotation reduces potential wear and tear on a variety of other car components, which saves you money on unnecessary repairs.
Tires that aren’t rotated place additional strain on your braking system, axles, steering, and suspension. When you hit the brakes, for example, a worn tire takes longer to slow down and stop. This increases the pressure in the braking system as you press the brake pedal down even harder. The heat this generates can lead to a warped wheel rotor, metal fatigue to the calipers, or leaks in the brake hoses.
Your Car Performs Better
Tires that are in good condition have a better grip on the road surface and improve driving safety and fuel efficiency. They enable your car to stop faster and more effectively when you hit the brakes, and this faster reaction reduces the potential for accidents.
Fuel efficiency is improved, as tires that aren’t rotated generate extra friction with the surface due to their wear patterns. Your engine has to work harder to overcome this resistance, and this means using more fuel. When your tires are rotated, you’ll likely notice you have to make less frequent trips to the gas station.
There are many other benefits to regular rotations. If you’d like to know more, or to book a rotation, call us at Orr Chevrolet of Fort Smith.
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