When you visit our service center for tire rotation service near Morganton, our technician will transfer the tires to new locations on your car. In most cases, this means they’ll move the front tires to the rear. Then they’ll move the rear tires to the front. One pair of tires will switch sides.

If your cars’ tires aren’t rotated regularly, they’ll wear unevenly. They’ll won’t last as long as they should, and there will be greater chance of experiencing problems on the road, such as a blowout. You’ll also notice that your car won’t handle as well.

If you drive a front-wheel-drive vehicle and fail to rotate the tires, the front tires will wear more quickly than the rear tires. You’ll notice the car becoming difficult to control, especially when you’re driving on slippery or wet roads. Failure to rotate the tires can cause them to become cupped, which creates vibration and noise in the cabin. Some tire manufacturers require regular tire rotation as a condition of the warranty.

You should be able to find this information in your car’s owner’s manual. Most tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. This is the same frequency as scheduled maintenance visits, so when you visit the Jim Cook Chevrolet Service Department, we’ll rotate the tires as part of your regular maintenance.

Your car’s owner’s manual will list the rotation pattern that’s best for your car, truck, SUV or van. These are the most common tire rotation patterns:

We don’t advise our customers to rotate their car’s tires. The service technicians at the Jim Cook Chevrolet Service Center have the experience to do the job properly and safely.

Call us to schedule your tire rotation or use the Service Appointment page on our website. We’re located at 1075 North Main Street in Marion. Visit our website for our hours of operation and directions.