Tire Rotation Service

Tire Rotations at Stanley Ford Sweetwater

If you leave the tires in position, the front tires outside edges will wear down significantly faster than the rest. The tires will need to be replaced thousands of miles sooner. Tire rotation helps to prevent uneven wear. This will make your ride more comfortable and safer to handle. It also increases the life of your tires, saving you both time and money over time. Do you live or work in or near Abilene, Roscoe, or Sweetwater? Our service staff at Stanley Ford Sweetwater can get your tires serviced and rotated today.

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Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) vs. Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD)

Because the weight of the vehicle is moved off the front wheels and onto the rear wheels to enhance grip, a rear-wheel-drive automobile of the same weight, power, gearing, and tire size and type will accelerate faster than a FWD car. In these situations, FWD cars usually lose traction. Each system has its own set of benefits.

• Front-wheel drive allows for a smaller engine compartment with less intrusion into the vehicle's interior cabin (no massive hump for the driveshaft, now only a smaller hump to route exhaust, fuel lines, and other lines in a more protected location).
• Sports cars and performance sedans are the most prevalent vehicles with rear-wheel drive. Although rear-wheel drive automobiles have less interior room than front-wheel-drive cars, manufacturers generally install a performance-oriented cockpit with more supportive seats and additional gauges to better monitor the vehicle's performance.

Importance of Tire Balance

Tire balancing ensures that the weight is distributed equally throughout the tire's circumference. Uneven and faster tread wear, poor fuel economy, and vibration in the steering wheel, floorboard, or seat, which grows worse at higher speeds, are all classic signs of out-of-balance tires. The tire will roll smoothly when all the right areas of the tire are as evenly weighted as possible. This ensures that it wears evenly and lasts as long as possible. Balancing also helps with ride comfort. Vibration is caused by unbalanced tires that wobble or jump up and down.

Alignment Maintenance

Your tires wear unevenly when your wheels are out of alignment. Tires' life expectancy decreases as they wear, requiring replacement sooner. A misaligned car puts additional strain on your suspension and steering systems, causing other parts to wear unevenly. Have your alignment checked as part of your regular maintenance regimen to avoid costly repair services or having to buy replacement tires more frequently. Bad alignment can cause flat spots or even tire blowouts due to increased friction on the wheels that don't line up properly.

Signs Your Tires Need Rotating

• Uneven wear: Uneven tread wear does not imply an irregular pattern across the whole tread of a single tire. When the front tires wear out faster than the back tires. If you discover this with your tires, you should rotate them as quickly as possible.
• Unexpected vehicle vibrations: Vibrations may be felt at speeds of 45 mph and greater due to uneven wear. Tire imbalance is the most common cause of vehicle vibration.
• Tire pressure loss: If one tire loses air slowly but faster than the others, it's possible that it's been over-inflated. In this scenario, visiting a professional for an inspection is a smart idea.