5 Benefits of Getting a Tire Rotation

When people choose new tires, they consider the cost against the expected life of those tires. But new tires will never reach those miles unless their owner rotates them regularly. Let’s discuss five benefits of getting a tire rotation at our Service Center.

Extends the Life of Your Tires

One of the most apparent benefits of rotating your tires is that it extends the life of your tires. It does this by:

• Spreading tread wear evenly among all four tires
• Helping tread wear to occur evenly on each tire
• Preventing tire cupping

When tires don’t get rotated regularly, they develop uneven tread wear, putting a strain on the wheels. The stress on the wheels extends out into your vehicle’s steering and suspension system, weakening those components over time. So, by extending the life of your tires, you can also extend the life of other critical car components.

Saves Owners Money

If the difference in tread thickness varies too much between axles, it adversely affects your vehicle’s handling. For this reason, you need to replace all four tires if one pair becomes significantly more worn than the other. So, by spreading out the wear of your tires, you avoid the need to replace all four tires prematurely.

Helps Maintain Optimal Handling and Safety

Tires operate optimally when they have the correct tire pressure and ride on even treads. On the other hand, tires operating under less than optimal conditions negatively affect your vehicle’s handling and decrease its performance. Diminished handling reduces your vehicle’s ability to transport you safely. You will also notice an inferior ride quality and increased noise and vibration in the cabin.

Allows for a Close Inspection of Tires

When you rotate your tires, you get to take a closer look at their condition on both sides of the wall. During rotations, people usually discover objects embedded in their tires or bulges on their inner walls. Owners can take this opportunity to replace or repair their tires and avoid a breakdown on the road.

Allows for a Visual Inspection of Brakes and Undercarriage

Removing the wheels during rotations exposes the brakes of the vehicle, allowing for their inspection. Once the wheels are out of the way, a visual inspection of your brake shoes and rotors is effortless. And you’d only need to do a bit more work to inspect drums and pads. If a technician is doing the job using their shop tools, they could do it with ease.

You can also use this opportunity to inspect the entire undercarriage visually. Our service advisors perform such checks when your vehicle is up on a lift during oil changes. But if you use jack stands during oil changes, the vehicle’s rear does not need to be raised. Rotating tires require you to lift both ends, allowing you to kill two birds with one stone.

Schedule a tire rotation service at Toyota of Kingsport in Kingsport, TN today and let us simplify your new or used car’s maintenance for you!

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