When was the last time you had the tires rotated on your vehicle? While this form of preventative maintenance might be overlooked by some car owners, tire rotations play a vital role in properly maintaining tires. Anyone who has purchased a new set of tires knows how expensive they are and understands the importance of making that investment last. To ensure that your tires last as long as possible, schedule routine tire rotations and follow the manufacturer’s recommended tire rotation interval that is listed in the owner’s manual. If you’re near Claremont, NH and need to have the tires rotated on your Toyota, schedule an appointment with the McGee Toyota of Claremont Service Department.

What happens if I don’t have my tires rotated?

As a general rule of thumb, tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, but the interval varies depending on the make and model. Tire rotations are an important service because they help even the thread wear for front and back tires. In most vehicles with a front-mounted engine and front-wheel drive, tire thread wears more rapidly on the front tires, as they handle the steering and acceleration, as well as the weight of the engine. If you don’t rotate your tires frequently enough, they can receive unusual thread wear, become damaged and have to be replaced earlier than usual.