Why and How Often Should I Rotate My Vehicle’s Tires in Michigan?

The Importance of Tire Rotation

Tire rotation is considered an important technique to extend your tires’ longevity, their upkeep, and enhance safety. It is a common maintenance task that service technicians recommend having done so you don’t have problems with your tires in the long run. Below we will go over why you should rotate your tires and how often you should consider having this service done. Thelen Auto Group in Bay City, Michigan, can assist you in properly rotating your tires when you schedule your service appointment at one of our dealerships.

Why Should I Rotate My Tires?

First and foremost, tire rotation is when a service technician swaps the position of your tires either from front to back or side to side. This is done because tires do wear differently and at different rates. This can be based on the transmission type of your vehicle, whether you drive an all-wheel drive, a front-wheel drive, or a rear-wheel drive, and the power of your engine. When you rotate your tires, you can be assured that your tires will wear down properly for longevity and that your tread will last longer. If you tend to drive on gravel or dirt roads consistently, your tires will show accelerated wear due to road conditions and will likely require more frequent rotation.

How Often Should I Rotate My Tires?

In most vehicles, you can consult your owner’s manual for their recommended maintenance schedule for rotations. But as a general rule of thumb, you should have your tires rotated every time you get an oil change done or generally about every 5,000 miles. When you bring your vehicle in for any other services, you can have the service technicians check over your tires and see if they recommend rotating too.

Schedule Your Service Appointment Today!

If you are due for an oil change or haven’t had your tires checked in awhile, Think Thelen and schedule a service appointment with our service technicians! You can send us a service appointment request on our website – just click on the make of your vehicle and it will lead you to a form to fill out. We will contact you to confirm your appointment.

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