WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ROTATING AND BALANCING TIRES?
Your front tires steer the car and bear the extra loads from braking. This will cause the front tires to wear faster than the rear tires. Even a car with perfect wheel alignment will scuff the outside edges of the front tires. Your tires will also wear due to stopping, turning, occasional skidding and hitting potholes. This causes your tires to develop imbalances, or “out of balance tires”. Out-of-balance tires can cause a front wheel shimmy that translates into vibrations in the steering wheel and throughout the car. Imbalances left uncorrected can lead to severe suspension and drive train wear. These conditions will cause increased maintenance costs Tire manufacturers recommend that tires and wheels be balanced every 5,000-6,000 miles. Additionally, proper tire inflation should be checked at regular intervals to reduce edge wear. In all cases, you should refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for rotation recommendations and procedures. To protect your investment, scheduled tire balanc
