Why is Tire Rotation Important?

In short, this extends the life of your tires, ensuring you get more for your investment. But what does rotating your tires do? Since tires don’t wear evenly, rotating them every so often will prevent any single tire from wearing out faster than the others. Yet how often should you rotate tires? Learn why you should rotate tires with the Land Rover North Haven service team and reach out online with any questions!

How Does Drivetrain Affect Tire Rotation? 

Why rotate tires on your vehicle? As you accelerate, brake, turn your wheels, or go around curves in Branford, all of this requires friction between your tires and the road. Depending on the type of drivetrain your vehicle has, your tire treads will wear out at different rates: 

• Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle: In these models, engine power is directed to the front wheels, which are responsible for steering, starting, and most of your stopping force. As a result, the front tires will wear out the quickest. 
• Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicle: Engine power will be directed towards the rear wheels, but the front wheels are still responsible for steering and most of your braking. The rear tires will still wear out faster than the front tires, albeit at a generally slower rate.
• All-Wheel Drive Vehicle: Within these configurations, engine power will be more evenly distributed, however many auto experts maintain that the rear tires wear out the fastest on AWD models.
• Intelligent All-Wheel Drive Systems: Going around curves means different amounts of friction and strain on the inside vs. outside tires. Some advanced all-wheel drive systems can even direct power to an individual wheel to provide better cornering, which does affect your tire life. 

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires? 

Beyond learning what rotating your tires does, knowing when to rotate them is critical. On average, tires should be rotated every six months or every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. While these intervals may vary for your vehicle, check your owner’s manual for exact figures. If you’re unsure how often to rotate your tires, our certified Land Rover service technicians can provide more information.

What Happens if I Don’t Rotate My Tires?

Now that you understand why you should rotate tires, remember why this is a critical maintenance task. Failing to keep up with tire rotations means they will wear out faster than they should. If you don’t rotate and replace tires at the proper time, you might end up dealing with any of the following: 

• Poor traction and skidding on Madison roads
• More rapid deterioration of brake pads
• Flat tires and blowouts

Keep Your Vehicle in Great Shape with Land Rover North Haven!

Now that you’ve learned what rotating your tires does, when was the last time you had them checked? Make an appointment with our %%di_make%% service team near North Haven. Explore our rotating service specials to see how much you can save on your next appointment. Beyond learning how often to rotate your tires, read our guide on the importance of routine oil changes. Schedule your next oil change near Branford at Land Rover North Haven!