One of the best and most beneficial services that you can have done on your vehicle is getting a tire rotation service done. According to J.D. Power, you should balance and rotate your vehicle's wheels and tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Unfortunately, many people overlook the need to balance and rotate their tires, which can lead to an early trip to the auto repair shop for a new set of tires. Let's take a look at the importance of tire rotation.

Evens Out Tire Wear and Tear

The tires won't wear evenly if you never rotate them. Because the front tires are subject to turning and changing direction, they experience accelerated tire wear compared to the rear tires. Rotating the front tires to the back and the back tires to the front helps to even out the wear and tear and keep all four tires in equally good condition.

Ensures Best Possible Traction

You want your tires to give you the best possible traction, which translates into the best possible handling. If you don't rotate the tires, the pair in front are likely to wear out faster than the ones on the back. The difference in tread quality after 20,000 or so miles of travel could affect your vehicle's traction and handling if you don't rotate the tires, according to Consumer Reports.

Maintains a Smooth Ride

A wheel balance is an important part of the tire balance and rotation service. The tire technician can inspect each tire and wheel for any damage and balance the wheels so that the ride is smoother and quieter. When the wheels and tires are balanced and rotating smoothly, you get the best ride quality.

Maximizes Service Life

Tires have an expected service life but only when they are maintained properly. Rotating the tires is an important part of tire maintenance because it enables the tires to wear more evenly. Leaving the tires on the same wheels in the same position usually causes the front tires to wear out faster. With this, you'll have to go to the auto repair shop sooner to replace the worn tires instead of getting the longest possible service life.

You can learn more about wheel balance and tire rotation by contacting our team at Al Huss Auto & Truck. Rotation is just one of many services we provide. We can also do wheel alignments, suspension services, and more.