Tire Rotation

Tire Rotation in Horsham, PA

Tire rotation is an important aspect of vehicle maintenance as the process assures the long life of tires while making sure they provide performance, handling, and safety the car is expected to have. Basically, the car goes up on a lift and all the wheels are removed. A great technician is going to inspect the tires themselves for any damage and check to make sure they are properly balanced. The technician will then conduct a visual inspection of the parts and systems behind the wheels, just while the wheels are out of the way so anything wrong which might ordinarily be hidden is obvious. Then the wheels go back on and the car is ready for the owner to take back on the road.

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Why Tires Have to Be Rotated

Ideally, tires would always wear evenly across the surface of their tread patterns. However, that's rarely the case in reality. By moving the tires front to back and left to right, it spreads the wear across different parts of the tires, so they will average out to wear evenly over time. This is important because the tire is only as strong as the weakest part of it. If the outer edge wears down, the tire becomes useless even though the center and inner edge still look new. By rotating the tires, the owner gets full use of all the tread, meaning the tires will last longer before new ones must be bought.

In addition to having tires wear out sooner than expected if they aren't rotated, they can also become a safety issue for the driver and passengers. By not taking the time to inspect and rotate the tires, the owner probably won't be aware when a problem starts. Eventually, the tire will go flat. At that point, the vehicle is likely to be stuck on the side of the road, a dangerous proposition that is best avoided. This concept applies not just to tire rotation, but most maintenance procedures are to fix common problems before such an event happens.

Chapman Ford of Horsham

Although tire rotation is a relatively simple task, a trained professional technician such as at Chapman Ford of Horsham, PA has the tools and knowledge to do the job quickly and efficiently. We serve the surrounding areas of Willow Grove, Fort Washington, Doylestown, and Glenside, so call or come by at your convenience when you need new tires, tire rotation, or any other routine maintenance or vehicle repairs.

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