A regular tire rotation is one of the best ways to maintain your tire’s condition. It extends their life and also makes driving safer as tire wear is reduced. As your Nissan dealer, we want to tell you more about the benefits of a rotation and how often it should be performed.
How Does It Work?
A rotation involves moving each of your tires from their current position to a new position on your Nissan. The positions the tires move to depend on the type of drivetrain you have. Let’s take a look at rotation on an FWD, RWD, and AWD.
FWD Rotation
Most of the weight on an FWD is concentrated in the front, which means your front tires can take more damage than the rear ones. In this type of rotation, your front tires stay on their original sides but move to the rear, while the rear tires move to the front but cross over to the opposite sides. This is known as the forward-cross pattern.
RWD Rotation
The weight on an RWD is concentrated in the rear, so the rear tires will wear out faster than the front ones. We perform a rearward cross rotation by moving the rear tires to front on their original sides. The front tires will cross over to the opposite sides and move to the rear.
AWD Rotation
Tires on an AWD wear more evenly on an AWD as the weight is more equally distributed to all four wheels. They will, however, develop wear spots, and changing their position will allow each tire to develop a new wear pattern and help protect the original damaged sections. With this type of drivetrain, all the tires move diagonally to new positions.
When Should You Rotate?
Your tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles to keep them in good condition. When your tires are new, it’s especially important to rotate them within 5,000 miles, as the new tread is more susceptible to faster abrasion damage. Your Nissan manual will list the correct time for your model’s rotation.
Benefits of Rotation
Rotating your tires helps equalize the wear damage across all your tires, and this allows them to wear down at a relatively uniform rate. Reducing tire damage means your tires are less likely to develop leaks or punctures, and you can likely extend their replacement time.
In addition, the reduced level of wear on your tires allows them to have a better grip on the surface, which translates into faster braking, increased fuel efficiency, and an overall safer driving experience.
Schedule Your Next Nissan Tire Rotation in College Park, MD
If you’d like to know more about this process or to book a tire rotation, contact us today at DARCARS Nissan of College Park in College Park, MD.
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