Why Rotate Tires on Your GMC or Buick?

When you come to the Welborn GMC Of Cartersville service center for regular maintenance you might wonder what rotating your tires does, or even how often to rotate tires. If you’re unsure about why we rotate tires at every service appointment, the short answer is that tire rotation helps your tires wear more evenly, which gives you a smoother, safer ride. Find out why, and learn some tips for keeping your tires on the road longer, with us! 

How Often to Rotate Tires

With regular driving on Rome and Acworth streets, your tires will need to be rotated around every 5,000-8,000 miles, or about every six months. This likely corresponds with your oil change schedule, so it’s easy to have your tires rotated during your service appointments. Your owner’s manual will have the exact information for your make and model of vehicle. 

What Happens if I Don’t Rotate My Tires?

If you don’t schedule tire rotation service, your tires will wear out faster than they should, and they’re likely to wear out unevenly. In either case you can find yourself in expensive situations or worse, because driving on worn-out tires leads to: 

• Poor traction and skidding on the roads
• More rapid deterioration of brake pads
• Flat tires and blowouts

How Does Drivetrain Affect Tire Rotation? 

Your tires wear out based on which ones are getting the most power when you’re driving in Canton and beyond. If you drive an all-wheel drive vehicle, your car will have the most even power distribution to the tires. That said, rear tires tend to wear out a bit faster on AWD vehicles. If you drive a rear-wheel drive vehicle your rear tires will wear faster, while front-wheel drive vehicles get more front wheel wear.

Keep Your Vehicle in Good Shape at Welborn GMC Of Cartersville

At Welborn GMC Of Cartersville we want to help you make your vehicle last for the long haul while keeping you and yours safe. You can learn about tire wear and more when you visit our service tips. If it’s time for you to get your tires rotated or take care of other maintenance tasks, contact us or make an appointment online. And don’t forget to check our service and parts specials so you can save money while getting the best service for your car.