Why is Tire Rotation Important?

Taking care of your vehicle can come in many different forms and one of the most important comes down to tire rotation. But why rotate tires? And what does rotating your tires do? In a nutshell, rotating your tires extends the life of your tires so that they wear evenly. Doing this every so often prevents any single tire from wearing out faster than the other tires as you drive around Morristown. Learn more about this service or schedule a service appointment at Rogersville Chevrolet today!

How Does Drivetrain Affect Tire Rotation?

When you accelerate, brake, turn your wheels, and go around curves in Kingsport, all this requires friction between your tires and the road. Depending on the drivetrain your vehicle has, your tire treads will wear out at different rates.

• Front-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is directed to the front wheels, which are responsible for steering, starting, and most of the stopping force. Therefore, the front tires will wear out the fastest.
• Rear-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is directed to the rear wheels, but the front wheels are still responsible for steering and much of the braking. The rear tires will still wear out faster than the front tires, although at a generally slower rate.
• All-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is more evenly distributed, but there are many experts out there who maintain that the rear tires will still wear out faster.
• Intelligent all-wheel drive systems: Going around curves means different levels of strain and friction on the inside tires vs. outside tires. Some advanced all-wheel drive systems can even direct power to an individual wheel while driving around a curve for better cornering, which will further affect tire life.

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

On average, tires should be rotated every six months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles. Of course, these intervals may be different for your Chevrolet vehicle. It’s important to check your owner’s manual for exact figures. If you have additional questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Rogersville team for more information.

What Happens if I Don’t Rotate My Tires?

If you don’t schedule tire rotation service, the tires will wear out faster than they should. Failing to rotate and replace tires at the proper time can lead to disastrous consequences:

• Poor traction and skidding on the roads
• More rapid deterioration of brake pads
• Flat tires and blowouts

Keep Your Vehicle in Good Shape at Rogersville Chevrolet

It’s important to take care of your vehicle so it can continue taking care of you. At Rogersville Chevrolet, we want to help you do just that. Contact us for additional assistance or come down to our service center near %%target_city_3% for some one-on-one help.