Salem Tire Rotation

Salem Tire Rotation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that approximately 11,000 accidents occur annually due to bad tires. The agency reported 646 fatalities from tire-related crashes in 2023. These statistics underscore why proper care of your vehicle’s tires is vitally important. Bring your car to the Jim Cook Chevrolet Service Center for tire rotation service near Salem following the manufacturer’s suggested schedule. Your tires will last longer—and regular rotation could help prevent an accident.

Tire rotation intervals can differ by vehicle, but a good rule of thumb is every six months or every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. For the most accurate guidance, check your owner’s manual.

Rotating the tires reduces your risk of accidents caused by blowouts, excessive wear, or tread separation. Additionally, bringing your vehicle to Jim Cook Chevrolet for Salem tire rotation will allow the service technicians to detect problems with the steering and suspension systems.

When a service technician rotates your car’s tires, the tires are moved to different positions on the vehicle. If the tires aren’t rotated, they’ll wear unevenly. For example, front tires wear faster than rear tires on front-wheel-drive models because they must provide acceleration, steering, and braking. Likewise, rear tires wear faster on cars with rear-wheel drive. Because tires wear differently depending on your vehicle type, they require specific rotation patterns.

Which tire rotation pattern is best for my car? Here are the most common rotation patterns for non-directional tires:

• Front-wheel drive: The two front tires move to the rear. The two rear tires move to the front and switch sides.
• Rear-wheel drive or AWD: The front tires move to the rear. The rear tires move to the front. Both sets of tires switch sides.
• Rear-wheel drive or AWD (alternate): The rear tires move to the front. The front tires move to the rear and switch sides.

Directional tires and vehicles with different front and rear tire sizes use different rotation patterns than standard tires.

• Directional tires that are the same size: For this type of tire, the two front tires move to the rear, and the two rear tires move to the front. They don’t switch sides.
• 2.Tires of different sizes: Both sets of tires switch sides, but the front tires stay in the front, and the rear tires stay in the rear.

If you’re unsure which pattern your vehicle uses, check the owner’s manual or ask our service experts for guidance. When you bring your vehicle to the experts at the Jim Cook Chevrolet Service Center, they’ll know the correct rotation for your car and will rotate the tires properly.

We don’t recommend rotating your tires at home—it requires tools and training most drivers don’t have. Professionals like the service technicians at Jim Cook Chevrolet have the experience necessary to perform tire rotations correctly and safely.

Call us to schedule your tire rotation or use our website’s Service Appointment page to book your visit. We’re here to provide you with expert, reliable service you can count on.