How Often Should You Get a Tire Rotation For Your Cadillac?

Tire rotations save your tires from premature wear and failure. Over time, tires wear down at uneven rates due to unbalanced weighting at the fore and aft of a vehicle and extra pressures placed on certain tires when steering, accelerating, and braking. You can counter this issue with regular rotations at your local Cadillac dealership. Let’s look into how frequently you should have your tires swapped around. 

How Often Should You Get a Tire Rotation For Your Cadillac?

Visit Your Cadillac Dealer for Rotations Twice a Year

A good rule of thumb for rotations is every six months, which is once every 5,000 to 8,000 miles for most drivers. You can have this essential service carried out at the same time as your next oil change, wheel alignment check, or brake inspection. 

Twice a year isn’t necessarily the best schedule for all drivers. Your owner’s manual will provide guidance on suitable intervals. You may also have a tire warranty that stipulates a certain rotation interval. It’s a good idea to follow the guidance in your manual and warranty. 

Look Out for Signs of Uneven Tire Wear 

It’s always important to keep a close eye on your tires. Check the air pressure inside each tire once a month and at the same time, inspect the tread depths and look for signs of uneven wear. Any clear unevenness in the tread patterns should prompt you to visit us. And if you find bald spots where patches of the treads have completely worn away, the tire is probably too worn for safe use and will have to go.

While on the road, if you sense a reduction in handling and steering precision, your tires may need a rotation. Any sudden loss of traction on wet tarmac certainly indicates a serious problem; your tires may need to be rotated or replaced. You might notice an increase in road noise and vibrations with uneven tires, and as the rolling friction of your uneven tires rises, your gas mileage will fall. 

Repair Underlying Causes of Excessively Uneven Tire Wear

If your tires appear to be wearing down more unevenly than usual, there may be an underlying fault. Your wheels could have become misaligned, or you might have a different suspension-related issue. Your wheels could also be damaged or unbalanced, or the tires may have air pressure problems; improper inflation is a major cause of uneven tire wear. 

Sometimes bad driving habits such as aggressive driving can also accelerate tire wear. Our courteous, knowledgeable technicians can figure out the source of the tire problems for you. 

Visit Service Cadillac in Lafayette, LA, today to have your tires inspected, rotated, or replaced by experienced professionals. As one of the most trusted dealerships in Louisiana, we provide exceptional service as befits the esteemed Cadillac brand. 

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