Tire rotation is a maintenance task performed to prevent excessive wear and tear on one tire or certain parts of your set. The goal is to ultimately extend the life of the entire set of tires. What does tire rotation do? A few of the things tire rotations do include: helping drivers maintain traction, prevent blowouts, and even improve fuel economy on Elgin and South Elgin roads. Explore tire rotation tips with the team at Elgin CDJR, and contact us with any questions about tire rotation and basic maintenance!

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What Does Rotating Tires Mean for Your Bartlett Vehicle?

It's pretty simple to understand - your tires are moved from one position to another on a vehicle to another. Typically there's a pattern to follow depending on your drivetrain, like the front tires will move to the rear and the rear tires will move to the front. They'll also change sides, here are some more tips to help you learn what tire rotation does:

  • Typically vehicles carry more weight at the front because of the engine, so front tires will typically wear out faster. The type of drivetrain your vehicle has will also affect the tire wear down. Electric vehicles tires will also wear down faster than those of a conventional gas-powered engine.
  • In FWD, the power is sent to the front axle and wheels to produce forward motion. The front tires will wear down faster than they would in rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive models. And in other models the wear down will just happen differently. 

What Does Tire Rotation Do for Your Car's Performance?

There are a few things that tire rotations do to help you stay secure on the Bartlett and Streamwood roads, check them out below:

  • Maintains Traction: Over time your tires lose tread depth, and a loss of tread depth means traction is reduced. This can interfere with your ability to control the vehicle in some cases. Tire rotations prevent uneven tire wear by helping ensure all tires have the same amount of tread.
  • Prevent Blowouts: Tires have a higher chance of blowing out when they wear down. If you've ever had one blow out as you drive around South Elgin, you'll know how unpleasant and potentially dangerous it can be.
  • Improves Performance: You may notice vibration in the steering wheel with the wear down.
  • Maximizes Efficiency: Excessive wear creates drag, strains the engine, and increases your fuel consumption.

Keep Up With Tire Rotations in Streamwood

Your tire rotation should be performed with Elgin CDJR every six months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles. Take the time to explore your owner's manual for more specific information. When it's time for your next tire rotation in Streamwood, rely on your local authorized service center! Be sure to look into our rotating service specials to save on your next visit.