Tire rotation is a crucial part of getting the longest life possible out of your tires, as well as improving your tire traction—something you know is especially important on rainy days in Santa Cruz! Many Watsonville drivers choose to bring their vehicle to a nearby service center, but if you’ve got the right equipment and the desire to learn how to do a tire rotation, you can save money by doing the job yourself at home! If you think you might want to give it a shot, check out this guide from the staff at Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for how to rotate tires at home.
All four tires tend to wear differently due to driving habits, your vehicle’s drivetrain, and other factors. Normal driving simply stresses the tires unevenly, too. For example, turning corners causes extra wear on the outer edges of the front tires. In addition, each tire will wear differently on its inside and outside edges. If you leave your tires in the same positions without rotating, your car will have less traction navigating Scotts Valley, and the uneven wear will be exacerbated. As a result, you’ll end up needing to replace the tires much sooner.
Based on whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive, you’ll follow a different tire rotation schedule. As always, before setting out to rotate tires at home, we recommend you check your owner’s manual first to learn about any special requirements for your particular make and model.
Once again, the question of FWD, RWD or AWD will impact how to do a tire rotation on your vehicle:
If you’d prefer to leave tire rotation in the hands of an expert, or you just want a few tips for getting it done yourself, stop by our Service Department. Our expert mechanics are happy to help you out and answer any questions you have about removing dents or keeping your Dodge Durango or Ram 3500 running perfectly. Get in touch to schedule service, and check out more car care guides on the Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram blog, like how to reset your tire pressure. We hope to see you soon!
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