Have you had your car’s tires rotated lately? A lot of people here in Johnsburg fail to keep up on having the tires rotated on their vehicles with appropriate frequency. It’s just not something that’s high on their list of priorities. 

That’s understandable. Life is busy and, now that summer has arrived here in Johnsburg, life is busier for most of us than usual, all those trips and outdoor activities that make the summer so enjoyable. But rotating your vehicle’s tires really doesn’t have to interfere with all your summertime fun.

According to Bridgestone, the tire manufacturer, every 5,000 miles is the standard rule for having the tires rotated on your car, truck or SUV. For many of our vehicles, that fits in nicely with the frequency called for when it comes to changing the oil. In other words, you don’t have to make a special trip to your trusted auto repair shop to have the tires rotated; simply ask them to rotate the tires while the vehicle is in the shop for an oil change.

Why bother with rotating the tires?

What’s the big deal? Why bother with rotating the tires? There are actually some good reasons to have your vehicle’s tires rotated on schedule. 

1. Tire rotation ensures that your tires wear evenly thereby allowing you to get the most out of your tires. Consistent wear in one particular area of your tires will cause deterioration of the tire in that area faster whereas rotating the tires spreads the wear and extends the life of the tires.
2. Rotating the tires provides greater performance from your tires. That’s right. When the wear is spread the tires are in better condition longer. Their handling and braking capacity is extended accordingly. 
3. Better tire performance means greater safety while driving. No doubt, keeping the people inside your car safe is one of your utmost priorities while driving. Rotating the tires on schedule actually improves your chances of avoiding problems while driving.
4. Some tire manufacturers require timely rotation of the tires in order to maintain the warranty on the tires. If a tire isn’t rotated in a timely fashion, and you have a  defective tire, the manufacturer can blame the problem on your failure to have the tires rotated on schedule.

These are four reasonable reasons to have your tires rotated on schedule. Considering that you can have the job done while you’re having your vehicle’s oil changed reduces any inconvenience associated with rotating the tires. And the cost of rotating the tires is even less when some shops, such as Performance Unlimited, offer deals where they’ll rotate the tires for free.

This is one of the benefits of living in Johnsburg, so close to an auto repair shop that helps to take the sting out of automotive maintenance, such as rotating the tires.