Tire rotation is an essential part of routine car maintenance. Any driver who neglects to have their tires rotated twice a year will soon face a less safe and comfortable ride, with more money spent on new tires in the long-run. Here are the six main reasons to schedule and attend routine rotation appointments at your local Ford dealership.
6 Benefits of Getting a Tire Rotation for Your Ford
Reduce Your Tire Expenditure
Anything you can do to extend the lifespan of your tires may save you a good deal of money over time. Individual tires often cost $100 or more, and tires usually need to be replaced in a full set of four in order to keep all four wheels the same size.
Routinely rotating your tires helps all four tires last longer because wear and tear is spread more evenly across the full set. This prevents an excess of pressure from being applied to just one or two tires for years on end, which would dramatically accelerate tread wear and damage to tire rubber.
Save Money on Maintenance Costs
When tires aren’t uniform in size, strain is placed on the suspension, axles, wheel bearings, and brakes as well. As a result, these connected components can be gradually pushed out of alignment and start to undergo additional wear and tear. Without regular rotation, you’ll find yourself spending more money on repair jobs on various parts of your car.
Lessen the Risk of Blowouts and Skids
Rotating your tires saves one or two of your tires from becoming excessively weakened. This reduces the danger of blowouts and skids on the road.
Enjoy a Smoother, Quieter Ride
When tires aren’t uniform in size, driving becomes rougher and noisier. Routine rotation helps keep things smooth and quiet, as it should be.
Feel More in Control of Your Car
When uneven tires don’t apply equal pressure to the road, steering is less precise, and your sense of control diminishes. The more unbalanced your tires get the worse your vehicle’s handling will become.
Drive Farther on Each Tank of Gas
The increased road friction generated by uneven tires reduces your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. As time passes, you’ll find yourself spending more money on gas for the same number of miles traveled.
How Your Ford Dealer Will Rotate Your Car’s Tires
While a car is on the road, additional pressure is put on certain tires by factors such as which wheels generate the power (forward, rear, or all four wheels), which wheels swivel when you steer, and which end of the car is heavier. The technician at your local dealership will calculate this for your vehicle and swap your tires around using the appropriate pattern. This might be a front-to-front, side-to-side, forward cross, rearward cross, or X pattern.
Have your tires rotated by courteous professionals today at Beachum and Lee Ford. We provide high-quality personalized customer service, whatever your car-related requirements may be.
Connect with us
