What Does Rotating Your Tires Do?

If you’re like many Minneapolis drivers, then you’ve undoubtedly heard about tire rotation. But, why rotate tires at all? Since tires don’t wear down evenly, rotating your tires allows you to get the most out of your tires’ lifespan. Learn more about the benefits of a tire rotation, how often to rotate your tires, and other tips with the service center at Land Rover Richfield. For all of your tire-care and car-care needs, rely on the service experts at Land Rover Richfield. 

How Often to Rotate Tires 

The general recommendation on how often to rotate tires is usually every six months or every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. However, it’s important to know this number can vary depending on several factors like what type of vehicle you have, your driving habits, environmental factors, and other things. For more specific questions about tire rotation recommendations, schedule service with our service center in Richfield.

Tire Rotation by Drivetrain

Before we talk about the benefits of rotating your Range Rover tires, let’s first discuss how the order of tire rotation is affected by the drivetrain of your vehicle. As mentioned earlier, your vehicle’s tires will wear out at different rates, especially depending on the type of drivetrain. Take a look at the differences in tire rotation by drivetrain below:

• FWD: With front-wheel drive, power is directly from the engine to the front wheels. For this reason, the front wheels are responsible for steering, starting, and most of the time, stopping. For this reason, your front wheels will wear out faster with front-wheel drive. 
• RWD: With rear-wheel drive, power is directed to the rear wheels. However, the front wheels are still responsible for the majority of steering and braking. With rear-wheel drive, the rear wheels will wear out faster. 
• AWD: With all-wheel drive, power is evenly distributed to all four wheels of your vehicle. However, some St. Paul drivers may still declare that the rear wheels will wear out faster. 
• Intelligent AWD: This version of all-wheel drive can actually even direct power to an individual wheel at any given time. This will help you expand your tires’ lifespan even further.

What If You Don’t Rotate Tires?

What does rotating your tires do? Not only does tire rotation help you get more life out of your tires, but regular tire rotation also helps you improve your vehicle’s performance on the Edina roads. Not rotating your tires regularly can lead to:

• Less traction and control
• Skidding
• Brake pad deterioration
• Flat tire
• Blowouts

Why rotate tires? Rotating your tires keeps you driving smoothly on the roads and prevents the possibility of poor performance or even an accident. If your tires need rotated or anything else, visit our service center at Land Rover Richfield, and be sure to use our service specials. 

Rotate Your Range Rover Tires at Land Rover Richfield

Keep your tires and your vehicle in the best possible condition by visiting Land Rover Richfield for your next tire rotation. Contact us to set up a service appointment and get you back on the road in no time.