How Often To Rotate Tires?

How Often To Rotate Tires?

Routine tire rotations potentially help extend the life of your vehicle’s tires. For that reason, it’s recommended to have the tires rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.

The tread of your tires wears unevenly due to driving habits. If part of your tire wears faster than others and has a tread depth equal to or less than 2/32 inches (or 1.6 millimeters), the tire must be replaced even if an appropriate amount of tread is measured elsewhere.

That’s because the tread is considered no longer safe, as it cannot provide the necessary traction to help your vehicle stop in a timely fashion or maintain a grip on the roads.

Tire rotations switch the tires in a specific pattern to offset the uneven wearing of tire tread. As a result, you may need to purchase new tires less frequently than if you didn’t rotate the tires.

What If I Don’t Rotate My Tires?

In addition to premature aging of tires, skipping a tire rotation can lead to potential driving hazards. Some possible hazards include:

• Hydroplaning
• Reduced traction
• Blowout of tire

Keep yourself, your passengers, and other drivers as safe as possible and avoid these hazards by rotating your vehicle’s tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.

Signs a Tire Rotation Is Needed

As you travel around, there are a few indicators that a tire rotation may be needed sooner than the recommended interval. Some of the signs that a tire rotation is needed include:

• Uneven tire tread
• Vibrations throughout your car
• Frequent low tire pressure

To check the tread of your vehicle, grab a penny and insert it head-down into the tire’s tread. If all of Lincoln’s head is showing, the tread of the tire is too shallow.

It’s recommended to check the tread depth regularly-once a month is advised-to monitor how the tread is wearing around various spots.

You can always visit our on-site service center and have one of our certified technicians inspect the tires to see if the tread is wearing evenly.

Learn More About Tire Rotations & Other Services

When it’s time for a tire rotation, you can trust our certified technicians to get the job done in less time than imagined. Tire rotations are a quick procedure, especially when you visit our Express Service center. Here, you’ll receive pit crew-fast service. As a result, the tires of your vehicle will be rotated in 60 minutes or less.

If the tread of the tires has worn too shallow and the tire(s) must be replaced, our service center is outfitted with a tire center. Here, you can shop for new tires that will perfectly fit your vehicle. When you buy tires from us, you gain benefits that include:

• Kia Tire Price Match Guarantee
• 24-month road hazard coverage
• Installation by a Kia-certified technician

Schedule your vehicle’s tire service today by filling out our online form.