What is Tire Rotation?

Top of the list of properly taking care of your vehicle comes down to your tires. So what does it mean when they say you should get your tires rotated and what does tire rotation do? This process is important to maintain traction, prevent blowouts, and even improve fuel economy on Omaha roads. Contact us and schedule a service appointment at our Schworer Volkswagen dealer.

What Does Rotating Tires Mean?

When it comes to tire rotation, there are multiple ways that they can move. In most cases, the front tires will move to the rear and the rear tires will move to the front. They may also change sides, so what was the rear left tire will end up as the front right tire. Some things you should know about tire rotation:

• Most cars carry more weight at the front, so front tires will typically wear out faster, but the type of drivetrain your vehicle has will also affect the rate at which each tire wears down. 
• For example, in front-wheel drive vehicles, power is sent to the front axle and wheels to produce forward motion. Therefore the front tires will wear down faster than they would in rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive models.
• This also means that your vehicle’s drivetrain will also affect the tire rotation pattern, to ensure that no tire wears down too fast compared to the whole set of tires.

What Does Tire Rotation Do?

• Maintains Traction: When tires wear down, they lose tire tread depth. A loss of tread depth means traction is reduced, which can interfere with your ability to control the vehicle in certain situations. Preventing uneven tire wear helps ensure that all tires have the same amount of tread.
• Prevents Blowouts: Tires become more likely to fail as they get worn down. If you’ve ever had one blow out as you drive around Kearney, you’ll know how unpleasant and potentially dangerous it can be.
• Improves Performance: Tires working together that have uneven wear often produce vibration, which you’ll eventually feel through the steering wheel during Bellevue drives.
• Maximizes Efficiency: Worn tires create drag, strain the engine, and increase your fuel consumption.

Rely on Schworer Volkswagen for Tire Care Needs

Generally, tires should be rotated every six months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles — whichever comes first. But be sure to consult your owner’s manual for the most accurate information for your specific model vehicle. If you have any questions or aren’t sure about tire rotation when it comes to your vehicle, feel free to contact us and our wonderful Lincoln team at the service center and we’ll be happy to help steer you in the right direction. Until then, don’t hesitate to take a look at our service specials for more savings!