Tire rotation routinely repositions your vehicle's tires in specific patterns from front to back or side to side (for non-radial tires). Typically, your vehicle manufacturer will have a recommendation of how often your tires should be rotated, or you can use the rule of thumb for every 5,000 miles. There are many reasons why it's necessary to rotate your tires. As you drive, your tires become worn. Routinely rotating your tires allows wear to spread evenly across all four tires, so they last longer and have even tread. Rotating tires also improves braking performance because it keeps the tread depth on your tires uniform, which helps ensure traction. It's crucial for the tires on your Dodge or RAM to be periodically rotated to ensure the vehicle's safety, as the tires are at the base of its entirety.
· Radial tires have a series of steel wire-strand cords that are arranged specifically for the direction of travel. There is only one tire rotation that is recommended for radial tires and that’s front to rear/rear to front. The reason behind this is that radial tires are directional and cannot be rotated side to side or crossed.
· However, tires that are not radials may be rotated from side to side or in the typical X pattern since they are non-directional.
· Do not, however, rotate the spare tire into the mix. Tread depth is important to the safe handling of your vehicle and adding in a tire with different tread-depth may make your drive and braking unsafe.
Tire rotation is a bit more involved than one would think. There are many things to consider when rotating the tires on a vehicle. Regarding driver safety, it's always a good idea to stay up to date on vehicle maintenance. To get your Dodge, RAM, or Fiat serviced or your tires inspected, reach out to the service team at Melloy Dodge in Albuquerque or stop by our Express Lane for quick service!
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