Atascocita Tire Rotation Service
To properly and safely care for your car, you should take it for routine maintenance according to the schedule recommended by the manufacturer. Tire rotation is an important part of every maintenance service visit. When you drive to Parkway Family Kia for tire rotation in Atascocita, our service technician will transfer your car’s tires according to a pattern that’s suitable for the vehicle.
We’ll look at some tire rotation basics to help you understand why it’s such an important service.
Tire rotation means changing the position of your car’s tires regularly. The rotation schedule recommended by the manufacturer can be found in your owner’s manual. Most manufacturers recommend rotating the tires every 5,000 miles. This usually corresponds to the scheduled maintenance interval. When you visit the Parkway Family Kia Service Center for Atascocita tire rotation service, we will rotate your vehicle’s tires as part of your maintenance service.
When you visit our service center for tire rotation, our service technicians will also check for wear or damage to the tires. They’ll also check the tires’ air pressure and tread depth.
Why is tire rotation important?Rotating your car’s tires is an essential service for several reasons. Front and rear tires wear differently. The front tires of a front-wheel-drive vehicle wear more quickly because they must hangle more torque for accelerating, turning and stopping. Rotating the tires allows them to wear evenly, reducing the chance of tire damage.
When the tread wears evenly, the tread depth of each tire is about the same, which provides the best handling and traction for your car. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, evenly worn tires will reduce the stress on the drivetrain. There will be less wear and tear on the drive components.
Which tire rotation pattern is best?A variety of factors will determine the best rotation pattern for your car, including the kind of tires on the vehicle, whether the tires are standard or directional, the type of drive system, and whether the front and rear tires are the same size. You should be able to find the rotation pattern for your vehicle in the owner’s manual.
What are the different tire rotation patterns?Most cars use one of three rotation patterns: rearward cross, x-pattern and forward cross.
- Rearward Cross: This model is used for vehicles with rear-wheel, four-wheel or all-wheel drive. The rear tires are moved to the front axle and stay on the same side. The front tires are moved to the rear and are transferred to the opposite side.
- X-Pattern: This is a rotation pattern for sedans and small trucks with front-wheel drive. The front tires are moved to the rear, the rear tires move to the front, and both sets of tires switch sides.
- Forward cross: This is the most frequently used pattern for front-wheel-drive vehicles. The front tires are transferred to the rear, and the rear tires are moved to the front and change sides.
Contact Parkway Family Kia to make an appointment for tire rotation, or if you have a question about our other maintenance and repair services. We hope to see you soon!
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.
*Based on Sales from January 2022 to January 2023.