Tire Rotation Service
Tire Rotations at Stanley Ford Eastland
The term "rotation" refers to shifting your vehicle's tires to different positions. This ensures that all four tires have equal tread wear. Apart from an oil change, tire rotation is the most common maintenance operation advised for all cars. There are several advantages and reasons for staying on top of the health of your tires. Are you in the Eastland, Cisco, or Ranger areas and think your tired may be due for service? Come and visit us at Stanley Ford Eastland and we’ll get your tires checked out today!Why is Rotating Tires Necessary?
Rotating your tires on a regular basis will help you avoid a number of tire issues, such as failure or blowout. You'll be less likely to get a flat tire and experience uncomfortable or even dangerous driving situations if you rotate your tires on a regular basis. Tire rotations promote even wear, improving traction and fuel efficiency. This helps your tires last longer, and longer-lasting tires save money over time.Even Treadwear and Tire Life
Tire rotation is necessary even if your vehicle is correctly aligned. Rotation compensates for each wheel position's unequal wear characteristics. What is the recommended frequency of tire checkups? Follow the suggested tire rotation plan in your owner's manual to get the most out of your tires. If the vehicle manufacturer does not have time a timetable recommendation on rotating your tires, take your automobile to a reputable tire shop or automotive service center every 5,000 to 7,000 miles.Maintaining Proper Alignment
The alignment of the wheels and tires is critical. If they aren't, you risk harming your tires and altering the handling qualities of your car. When the suspension is out of alignment, the pressure on the tires is uneven, causing your car to work harder than it needs to on the tires. This happens because the tire and the road surface have increased resistance. Because of this resistance, the tires might wear unevenly, eventually becoming worn on one side. Driving on uneven tires is risky, and it may cause you to buy tires sooner than you would have needed to with a perfect alignment.Tire Balancing
By appropriately correcting the tire weight distribution around the vehicle, tire balancing ensures a smooth ride and even tire wear. Wheel alignment, which incorporates the angle of the wheels and their relationship to the ground, is not the same as tire balance. Your tires lose balance as you drive, so you'll need to have them balanced on a regular basis. Treadwear changes the weight distribution around the tire, resulting in an imbalance. As you drive, you may experience odd shaking or vibrations when this becomes an issue.Front-Wheel vs. Rear-Wheel
The most significant distinction between these two systems is that all four wheels deliver power at some point, whereas FWD and RWD each drive a single axle. So, we can see right away that vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) or 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) will provide better traction than vehicles equipped with FWD or RWD. Braking, turning, and driving forces are all applied to the front axle tires in front-wheel-drive cars. The front axle tires are subjected to primarily braking forces, resulting in a substantially faster wear rate.Contact our service department or schedule an appointment today and let one of our service professionals get your tires checked out and make sure you and your passengers are continually safe on the road.