Believe it or not, all four tires don't wear at the same rate. Depending on what type of roads you drive on, how you drive, and where you drive, each tire will wear more or less than the others. To ensure that all four tires are even, you'll have to have them rotated every so often. If you don't, the whole set will need to be changed out for brand-new tires, which is way more expensive than a simple tire change.
News & Information About Tire Rotations
So, how do you rotate the tires of a vehicle? If you plan on performing a tire rotation from your Vidalia area garage, you'll first need to collect the tools for the job. These include:
- Lug Wrench
- Car Jack
- Jack Stands
Next, you'll want to formulate a plan of how the tires should be rotated. If your tires are directional tires, which means they only turn in one direction, you can only rotate them front to back. If your tires are non-directional tires, you may want to choose a horizontal hourglass rotation. Research your many rotation options before you begin the process.
The next step is to prepare your vehicle for the tire rotation. Park it on level ground, use the emergency brake, put a tire block under one of the tires, and loosen the lug nuts on each wheel. Raise the vehicle with the jack, placing the jack stands underneath to hold your car upright. Take each tire off, switch as you've planned, and replace the tires until they're on tightly.
Contact Paul Thigpen Automotive Group to Schedule a Tire Rotation at Our Service Center
If you'd rather have our Paul Thigpen service center take care of your tire rotation, we recommend scheduling an appointment today! We not only can rotate your tires with ease, but we also can find you new tires and maybe even a money-saving service special.