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How often should I rotate my tires?
Tire rotation should be included in every car owner's maintenance check list. The position of each of your car's tires in relation to the role they play in vehicle stability means the level of wear significantly vary for each wheel. Therefore, failure to rotate them can shave off nearly forty percent of their overall lifespan. Rotating the tires at pre determined intervals ensures that all tires receive even wear and tear which not only enhances the performance and overall safety of the vehicle but also increases their lifespan. If you are not sure, ask your auto repair shop how often to rotate tires.
Regular tire rotation will benefit you as a car owner since your car tires will last longer - this way you end up lowering the vehicle's running costs and saving the cash you would otherwise have used to purchase and pay for the new tires. The enhanced tire traction means the chances of skidding or losing vehicle control are reduced. In addition, there will be improved performance and efficiency by your brakes making you less prone to accidents.
For example, the tires on the side of the vehicle that is near the curb will be worn faster on the outer side due to frequent impact with the curb or with objects on the outside of the road. Transferring these tires to the other side of the vehicle means both sides of the tire receive equal wear and all tires do the same. For front-drive vehicle, the wear will more often be on the front tires than on the rear ones. An indication that your tires need rotating is when they start producing a whining sound while you're driving on a flat level road.
If you have the time, tools and knowledge, tire rotation can be a do it yourself project. Tire rotation needs to be done if both the front and back tires in your vehicle are the same size. In this case they are rotated on every service or at 7,500 mile intervals. If your tires are not the same size do not rotate them.
To ensure your car is always in excellent condition overall and to increase your safety on the road, you should visually examine the tires on your car regularly and quickly respond to any signs of wear and tear. Remember to check with your auto repair shop for how often to rotate tires and do it at the proper intervals to get maximum mileage from your tires and maintain the safety of your car.
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