Why Rotate Tires on Your Vehicle?

What does rotating your tires do and why is it important? Basically, tire rotation extends the life of your tires. Not only does this save you money in the long term, but it also helps you prevent blowouts and potential damage to your vehicle. Routinely rotating your tires helps you avoid uneven wear, as well. Answer questions like “Why rotate tires?” and “How often to rotate tires?” with the team at Oak Lawn Toyota below, and feel free to contact our service team outside of Evergreen Park if you have any questions!

Why Rotate Tires According to Drivetrain

The friction caused by acceleration, turning, braking, etc. will wear down your tires. Your drivetrain can let you know which set of tires are going to take the brunt of that friction, and thus wear down faster. How you rotate your tires is determined by the drivetrain of your Orland Park model. Here is some more information:

• Front-wheel drive vehicle: The front wheels experience the most power from the engine, and they are responsible for steering, starting, and most of the stopping force. In this case, the front tires will wear out the fastest.
• Rear-wheel drive vehicle: Opposite of FWD, an RWD drivetrain sends the engine power to the rear wheels, while the front wheels still handle steering and braking. The rear tires will still wear out faster than the front tires, but in general at a slower rate.
• All-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is more evenly distributed, but there are many experts out there that agree that the rear tires wear out faster.
• Intelligent all-wheel drive systems: Some advanced all-wheel drive systems can direct power to an individual wheel while driving around a curve for better cornering. Going around curves means different levels of strain and friction on the inside tires vs. outside tires. The impact on your vehicle’s tires will be unique with an Intelligent all-wheel drive system, but nonetheless, it’s important to rotate your tires on time.

How Often to Rotate Tires?

Experts recommend performing a tire rotation every 5,000 to 8,000 miles, or every 6 months. Depending on how you use your vehicle, the drivetrain, and the specific model this may vary. Your owner’s manual can provide you with the exact figures for your Toyota model. If you aren’t really sure about how often to rotate tires, or you just have some questions, you can always reach out or stop by our Oak Lawn Toyota service center where our technicians will answer all your questions.

What If You Don’t Rotate Your Tires?

If you don’t rotate your tires they will wear down faster than they should. Not only will you be losing money unnecessarily, but this can also lead to poor traction and skidding on the roads, rapid deterioration of brake pads, flat tires, and blowouts.

Schedule Your Next Tire Rotation at Oak Lawn Toyota Today!

If you want more tips and information about how to care for your tires, like how to check your tire tread depth and more, visit Oak Lawn Toyota near Countryside. When you’re ready to bring your vehicle to Oak Lawn for the next tire rotation, be sure to browse our parts and service coupons so you can get a great deal!