Tire Rotation Service
Tire Rotation Service with Stanley Auto Group
You have a lot riding on your tires, that’s why it is important to keep them in good shape. Tires can also be costly and to get the most out of them, it is important to check your tires regularly. Tire rotation service from Stanley Auto Group can help lengthen the life of your tires. Come by one of our Stanley Auto Group locations throughout Texas to find a reliable service department for your next tire rotation.Tire Longevity and Treadwear
Uneven wear patterns can be evidence of poor wheel alignment, but even if your tires are aligned properly, they still need regular rotation to extend their life. Tire rotation helps minimize wear on your tires and equalize the wear patterns that normally occur on your tires. Rotation counters uneven wear patterns on each wheel position.So how often should your tires be rotated? The best practice is to rotate the tires according to your manufacturer’s recommendations, but on average that falls between every 5,000 and 7,000 miles. Our service technicians at Stanley Auto Group are happy to take care of all your tire maintenance needs.
Wheel Alignment
Tire maintenance goes beyond rotation. The reason you often see uneven tread wear is because your wheels need to be aligned. Wheel alignment should be done every time you get new tires, have an accident, bump too hard into a curb, or if you hit debris on the road. If tires are misaligned, it can lead to early replacement or other mechanical issues that can affect tire performance.Wheel Balance
If your tires and wheels are not balanced, your car has strange vibrations when you slow or stop, this causes uneven tread wear and can lead to other mechanical problems with your tires. You’ll want to come to a Stanley Auto Group service center that has an electronic spin balancer to balance your tires.Front and Rear-Wheel Drive Differences
Depending on the drive train of your car, other factors influence the wear of tires. For example, rear-wheel-drive vehicles push your vehicle across whatever surface you drive on so although they have some driving force, most of the wear on the rear axle tires comes from braking forces. Whereas a front-wheel-drive vehicle endures front axle pressures from pulling forces as you drive, but also steering and brake forces on the front axle tires, so they tend to wear down faster.Switching the position of the tires helps counter the different wear patterns of the tires based on their location on the vehicle. Axle tires will be crossed and moved to the opposite position, such as front to rear or rear to front. Free rolling tires move from the front to the rear or the rear to the front without crossing to the other side.