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The Life Of A Tire.. Rotations
It's a chore we just plain forget about yet the simplest thing to do and that's a tire rotation.
Here at Triple T Tire & Auto Service we recommend rotations at 5,000 miles . Most oil changes are now synthetic and done at 5,000 miles so it's easier to just get them done both at once. The max mileage we recommend between rotations is 8,000. Now the big question.
What does it matter if I rotate the tires or not?
I've got an answer for you. In fact I have 3 answers for you
3 Good Reasons to rotate your tires.
Tire rotation can preserve balanced handling and help maintain traction. That's especially important when roads are slick from rain or snow.
Many tire manufacturers require regular rotation in order to keep their tire warranties valid.
Rotating your tires helps even out tire wear. By allowing every tire to work in each of the vehicle's four positions, you'll promote even wear across the tire tread pattern. That prolongs tire life. And That's what we all want right?
Here Are A Few Facts About Your Tires
The tires on the front axle of your vehicle need to accomplish very different tasks than the tires on the rear axle.
Tires on a front-wheel drive vehicle need to respond very differently than those on a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
Tires on a performance vehicle will wear more rapidly than those on, say, a family sedan.
Ideally, all four tires will wear evenly, allowing them to respond equally well to the driver's input. Also, when all your tires wear out together, you can replace them with an entire set of new tires, rather than being forced to buy them individually or in pairs. By replacing tires in sets of four, you'll maintain the original handling balance. In addition, tire manufacturers are constantly improving their tires. When you replace them four at a time, you'll experience the full benefit of the latest tire technology, instead of settling for a “mismatched ride.”
What tire rotation pattern should you follow? The Tire & Rim Association has identified three traditional rotation patterns covering most vehicles. (Applies to vehicles equipped with non-directional tires and wheels which are the same size and offset.)
On front-wheel drive cars, rotate the tires in a forward cross pattern or the alternative X pattern
On rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles, rotate the tires in a rearward cross pattern or the alternative X pattern .
If neither of those two rotation patterns provides even wear, dismount and rebalance the tires. Vehicles that use different sized directional wheels and tires, and/or wheels with different front and rear offsets with directional tires will require dismounting, mounting and rebalancing before rotating the tires.
Five-tire rotation such as in jeep wranglers results in equally distributed use that will help maintain equivalent tread depths on all five tires throughout their life.
So come on by Triple T Tire & Auto Service get those tires rotated , We'll check the air pressures check your wear pattern on the tires suggest any needed repairs and keep you rolling on down the road. Tell them Ronnie B sent ya
It's a chore we just plain forget about yet the simplest thing to do and that's a tire rotation.
Here at Triple T Tire & Auto Service we recommend rotations at 5,000 miles . Most oil changes are now synthetic and done at 5,000 miles so it's easier to just get them done both at once. The max mileage we recommend between rotations is 8,000. Now the big question.
What does it matter if I rotate the tires or not?
I've got an answer for you. In fact I have 3 answers for you
3 Good Reasons to rotate your tires.
Tire rotation can preserve balanced handling and help maintain traction. That's especially important when roads are slick from rain or snow.
Many tire manufacturers require regular rotation in order to keep their tire warranties valid.
Rotating your tires helps even out tire wear. By allowing every tire to work in each of the vehicle's four positions, you'll promote even wear across the tire tread pattern. That prolongs tire life. And That's what we all want right?
Here Are A Few Facts About Your Tires
The tires on the front axle of your vehicle need to accomplish very different tasks than the tires on the rear axle.
Tires on a front-wheel drive vehicle need to respond very differently than those on a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
Tires on a performance vehicle will wear more rapidly than those on, say, a family sedan.
Ideally, all four tires will wear evenly, allowing them to respond equally well to the driver's input. Also, when all your tires wear out together, you can replace them with an entire set of new tires, rather than being forced to buy them individually or in pairs. By replacing tires in sets of four, you'll maintain the original handling balance. In addition, tire manufacturers are constantly improving their tires. When you replace them four at a time, you'll experience the full benefit of the latest tire technology, instead of settling for a “mismatched ride.”
What tire rotation pattern should you follow? The Tire & Rim Association has identified three traditional rotation patterns covering most vehicles. (Applies to vehicles equipped with non-directional tires and wheels which are the same size and offset.)
On front-wheel drive cars, rotate the tires in a forward cross pattern or the alternative X pattern
On rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles, rotate the tires in a rearward cross pattern or the alternative X pattern .
If neither of those two rotation patterns provides even wear, dismount and rebalance the tires. Vehicles that use different sized directional wheels and tires, and/or wheels with different front and rear offsets with directional tires will require dismounting, mounting and rebalancing before rotating the tires.
Five-tire rotation such as in jeep wranglers results in equally distributed use that will help maintain equivalent tread depths on all five tires throughout their life.
So come on by Triple T Tire & Auto Service get those tires rotated , We'll check the air pressures check your wear pattern on the tires suggest any needed repairs and keep you rolling on down the road. Tell them Ronnie B sent ya
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