As the one part of your car that consistently meets asphalt, the tires have a hard job. Their health can impact many aspects of performance, including vehicle traction and overall safety.
To drive safely around Albany, Leesburg, and Tifton, GA, you need to keep your tires healthy, which means rotating them regularly. How often should you rotate your tires? Allow BMW of Albany to show you the answer.
A tire rotation probably won’t be on your mind every time you get in the car. While there’s a dashboard light for low engine oil and one for tire pressure, there’s no light to tell you it’s time for a rotation.
So, how often do your car’s tires need to be rotated? The general rule of thumb is to schedule a rotation every 6,000 to 8,000 miles of driving, or every six months (whichever comes first). However, there are plenty of factors that can override this recommendation:
Ask to have your tires rotated at every oil change!
Do you know what else your car might need every six months? An oil change! When you schedule your next one, ask your service technician to check if a tire rotation is required, as well. You can save yourself extra trips to the mechanic by stacking these services on top of each other.
You’ll find that there’s not much difference between the service intervals for a front-wheel drive and all-wheel (or four-wheel) drive tire rotation. However, the tires themselves are usually rotated in different patterns.
Why does the tire rotation pattern matter?
The whole reason why you need to get a tire rotation in the first place is because tires take on more wear, depending on what position they’re in.
In a front-wheel drive car, for example, the front tires usually incur more wear. To ensure all tires wear down at the same rate and that their tread is even, you can rotate them.
All-wheel drive cars will wear at different rates and positions than front-wheel drive cars, which is why the rotation pattern is so important!
Tires rotations are a simple but powerful form of maintenance. They’re even more effective when you’re up to date on all other types of tire maintenance!
From rotations to balancing and so much more, there are a lot of little things you can do to keep your tires healthy and extend their lifespan.
Are your tires due for a rotation in the Albany, Leesburg, or Tifton, Georgia, area? The BMW of Albany Service Center is happy to help you out. Use our online scheduler to set up your next appointment today!
