4 Common Tire Rotation Questions Answered
To enjoy your tires to the fullest, check out our answers and insights to this question, along with some other most common tire rotation questions.
1. Why do I need to have my tires rotated regularly?
Even though tires are made to last a long time, driving like Ryan Gosling in the movie Drive or taking your car out on rough terrain will put some extra stress on your tires. Now for those easygoing drivers, other factors such as neglectful tire maintenance can cause some faster or uneven tire wear.
Extend the life of your investment by rotating and checking your tires regularly when you come in for any other automotive service.
2. When and how often should I have my car’s tires rotated?
All-wheel drive vehicles (AWD) require the most regular maintenance and tire rotations since these type of vehicles must have matching tires to prevent any damage to the entire driving system. Our service center’s ASE-certified technicians recommend performing a tire rotation service at least with every-other oil change (or every 5,000- 7,500 miles).
3. Does Christian Brothers Automotive Concord perform tire rotation services?
Our technicians are experts and have the best tools to help you care for your tires and perform regular maintenance. The Christian Brothers Automotive Concord service center provides:
- Wheel alignment
- Suspension System Maintenance
- Tire air pressure checks
- Tire rotations
If you have any doubts or concerns, come in to your Concord auto repair shop for a free courtesy inspection. Our technicians will be able to help you plan the appropriate time intervals for your car’s needed maintenance services, as well as check for any excessive wear or tear.
4. How long is a tire’s lifetime?
Your tire’s lifetime in mileage will depend on your maintenance and driving habits. Your tires could last up to 60,000 miles if you take good care of them, but this mileage will decrease if you don’t have perform regular tire rotations.
Maintaining the appropriate air pressure is also important and will help extend your tires’ lifetime as well as your gas mileage.
Don’t put your vehicle’s tire rotation service at the bottom of your priorities list! You can save money by keeping your tires in great shape, so give Christian Brothers Automotive in Concord, North Carolina a call to schedule a tire rotation today.