Getting your tires rotated is an essential part of routine maintenance. So, how often should you get your tires rotated? Land Rover Parsippany finds out so drivers in Parsippany, Mendham, and Morristown can drive on reliable tires and know when to schedule maintenance.
What Does It Mean to Rotate Your Tires?
Getting your tires rotated involves moving the rear tires up to the front axle and the front tires to the back. This practice can vary depending on what kind of vehicle your drive.
On a rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle, the back tires move up front, while the front tires move to the back and switch sides. So, your front left tire becomes the rear right tire and the front right moves to the back left.
Why Rotate Tires?
The purpose of rotating your tires is to make sure they wear evenly. Your front and rear tires wear down differently because of where they're located. By getting your tires rotated, you can extend the life of the tread on each tire. This also helps you have a safer a drive by providing you with more traction and stability.
How Often Should Your Rotate Your Tires?
While every vehicle is different, usually it's recommended that you get your tires rotated every 6,000 to 7,500 miles or every six months. These are just general guidelines though. For the most accurate information about your vehicle and your tires, check your owner's manual.
Signs Your Tires Need to Be Rotated
If you're not sure how long its been since your last tire rotation, that's ok. There are some signs you can look for. First, inspect your tires. If the tread looks or feels uneven, it's time to get them rotated. Another clear sign is if your vehicle feels like its vibrating when you accelerate to highway speeds.
You can also see how worn your tread is by checking it with an everyday penny. Just take the penny, turn it upside down, and stick it in the tread. With good tread, you should not be able to see President Lincoln's head. If you can, it's time to get your tires rotated or replaced.
Land Rover Tire & Service Center
If you have questions about how often you need to get your tires rotated, contact the service center at Land Rover Parsippany. We have a team of highly trained technicians who can take care of all your maintenance and service needs.
Whether you need air, a trained eye to look at a hole or tear, or a new set of tires, we'll be able to help you get back on the road. We have a large inventory of premium tires that'll provide you with optimal traction during all your drives around Morristown, Franklin Lakes, and Florham Park.
If you believe that you're due for a tire rotation, or you need a technician to patch or repair one of your wheels, schedule service with us online.
