Tire Rotation Service - Why Should I
Rotate My Tires?
Weight on
your vehicle isn't necessarily distributed evenly. The amount of weight that is
placed upon each tire depends on whether you have front-wheel, rear-wheel, or
all-wheel drive. A front-wheel drive has more of a 60/40 front-to-rear distribution
while the rear-wheel and all-wheel has around a 50/50. You also have to
consider how you drive, how much you drive, and where you drive. For example,
if you drive a lot then your tires will become worn faster. Also, driving on
the right side of the road, like we do in the US, makes the left front tire
more worn. These are all things to consider when you think about tire rotation.
What
does rotating my tires do to help?
When a
tire rotation is performed the front tires are switched with the back tires and
are moved from the right to the left side. This ensures that wear is being
evenly distributed and allows your tires to be used for a longer period of
time. A tire rotation should be done when you get your oil changed.
Wheel Alignment Service - Why Should I
Have My Wheels Aligned?
Have you
ever felt like your car was drifting to one side even when the steering wheel
was straight? It could be because your wheels need to be realigned. Your car
could be unaligned for a number of reasons: hitting a pothole, driving over a
curb, getting into an accident, hitting something on the ground, and etc.
Whatever the reason, it should be realigned by a professional. Special tools,
that can sometimes adjust a tire by mere fractions of an inch, are required as
well as specific knowledge of how to use them.
What
are the benefits of getting my wheels aligned?
Once your
wheels are properly aligned not only will it be easier to steer, but it will
most definitely save you money in the long run. Driving with your wheels
unaligned can cause severe damage to your steering column, tires, and
suspension and can even affect your gas mileage. Your alignment should be
checked often and should be realigned when you notice that it's beginning to
drift.
Save Yourself Money And Hassle and
Schedule Service With Reynolds Subaru in Orange Today!
If you
notice that your wheels are unaligned or that your tires need to be rotated
then don't hesitate to contact our service department. Our trained technicians
are ready to help get you safely back out onto the road. Contact us, either by
phone, text, or live chat, schedule a service appointment online, or stop by
our Reynolds Subaru dealership, serving Orange, Charlottesville, Culpeper, and
Fredericksburg, VA, to have your vehicle well taken care of.
