Why Rotate Tires on Your Buick, Chevrolet, GMC?

What does rotating your tires do and why is it important? To put it simply, regular tire rotations help to extend the life of your tires, ensuring you get more for your investment and providing you the ultimate level of traction on the roads of Stephenville. What does rotating your tires do exactly? Well, your tires don’t wear evenly, so rotations help prevent any single tire from wearing out faster than the other tires. Explore the details regarding the tire rotation below, then visit our Bayer Motor Company service center near Brownwood when it’s time for your next tire rotation!

Why Rotate Tires: The Impact of Drivetrain 

Every maneuver, from acceleration to braking and driving on curves in Brownwood, causes friction between your tires and the road. Depending on where the power is sent (your drivetrain) then certain tires, and areas of the tires, will experience different wear.

• Front-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is directed to the front wheels. Therefore, the front tires will wear out the fastest.
• Rear-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is directed to the rear wheels, but the front wheels are still responsible for steering and much of braking. In this case, the rear tires will still wear out faster than the front tires, generally it’s a slower rate though.
• All-wheel drive vehicle: Power is sent to all four wheels, but there are many experts out there that maintain that the rear tires will still wear out faster.
• Intelligent all-wheel drive systems: Some advanced all-wheel drive systems can direct power to an individual wheel while driving around a curve for better cornering, which will further affect tire life.

How Often to Rotate Tires? 

Keeping all that in mind, you may be curious how often to rotate tires? On average, your tires should be rotated every six months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles. These intervals can vary depending on your Buick, Chevrolet, GMC vehicle and the drivetrain, as well as your driving habits. It’s a good idea to check your owner’s manual for exact figures, but if you’re still unsure about how often to rotate your tires or you still have questions, feel free to contact our certified service technicians for more information on how to care for your car. 

Explore More Car Care & Tire Care Tips at Bayer Motor Company!

If you are curious about learning more about maintaining your vehicle or you are ready for a tire rotation or new set of tires, you can schedule an appointment with our team today. Take the time to explore our parts specials to save on your next service in Comanche, just a short drive from Granbury.