The tires on your Cadillac are subject to constant wear as your drive. Modern tires are stronger than ever before, but they will still wear. To keep your tires in great condition, you must have a regular tire rotation. As your Cadillac dealer in Lafayette, LA, we’d like to tell you some of the benefits of a regular rotation.
Your Tires Will Last Longer
The wear patterns on your tires are determined by the type of drivetrain you have and the tire’s position. If your tires aren’t rotated, the worn areas will become more damaged, and this can lead to punctures or a blowout. Rotating your tires changes their position, and this changes the wear pattern on each tire. It allows each of your tires to wear down at a similar rate.
Rotating your tire involves moving the front tires to the rear and the rear tires to the front. These tires may also change sides depending on your drivetrain. An FWD drivetrain, for example, has more weight in the front and this causes greater wear to the front tires. In contrast, an AWD vehicle has a similar wear pattern across all of its tires.
Better Fuel Efficiency
If your tires are worn, they create more friction with the surface. To overcome this resistance, your engine has to work harder to move your car. The harder your engine has to work, the more fuel it will use. This isn’t immediately noticeable, but you will realize that you need to make more frequent trips to the gas station.
Once we’ve rotated your tires, they will have better traction. This reduces the strain on your engine and reduces your fuel consumption.
Better Handling
When you’re driving, the tread on your tires is designed to grip the road surface. A better surface grip means better control over your car and a safer ride. Tires that are regularly rotated are less worn, and this allows them to keep a better grip on the road.
The worn areas of your tires have a lower tread level, and this reduces your handling. They also affect your braking system, as worn tires take longer to come to a stop.
Maintaining Your Tire Warranty
All major tire brands have a warranty on their tires. This guarantees that a tire will last for a particular length of time or over a particular distance. If the tire fails before these conditions are met, you can receive a discount on replacement tires. To maintain this warranty, your tires have to be regularly rotated according to the manufacturer’s schedule.
These are just a few of the benefits of a regular rotation. Call our service department at Service Cadillac and schedule your rotation today.
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