Tire rotation isn’t a pointless task because the front tires wear faster than the rear set due to the engine weight. We recommend rotating your Kia’s tires every 5,000-8,000 miles to balance the treads, and here are five benefits of doing so at your Kia dealer.
Longer Tire Lifespan
Most vehicles have their engines mounted under the hood, which places more weight on the front tires. This additional weight makes them wear up to 50% faster than the rear set, meaning you’ll have to replace the front tires more often than the rear. Sticking to the rotation schedule will make all four tires wear evenly and last longer.
Better Handling
Sharp car handling depends on several components, including the suspension system. Without rotating the tires, the treads will wear unevenly, causing vibrations as you drive that exert pressure on the suspension. These vibrations can make the cabin noisy even on smooth surfaces, damage the suspension, and negatively impact handling at high speeds.
Additionally, the uneven tire wear makes the front wheels have less grip on wet or loose surfaces, especially when cornering or braking hard.
Better Fuel/Battery Efficiency
Remember we said that rotating tires makes the tire treads wear evenly? Well, this even wear makes the wheels have uniform contact with the road surface, creating enough friction to prevent slipping. As such, your vehicle won’t waste energy trying to grip the road. All the combustion or electric power will propel you forward.
Makes Other Linked Components Last Longer
Some car components are interconnected, meaning wear on one part can interfere with other systems. With your Kia’s tires, uneven wear can exert more pressure on the suspension, brake pads, and wheel hub, making them wear faster. You can label this rotation as a preventive maintenance measure because it makes these critical and expensive components last longer.
Your Kia Dealer Will Ensure the Rotation Is Correctly Done
Rotating tires is a straightforward task, but with a formula. You don’t just switch the front tires with the rear. If your Kia is front-wheel drive, you should move the front wheels straight back and the rear wheels to the opposite side on the front. But for all-wheel and rear-wheel drive Kias, the front tires should go to the opposite sides on the rear and the rear tires straight to the front.
When rotating the tires, our factory-trained technicians can check their tread depth and pressure and then let you know if you should change them or only do a rotation. Visit us today at Mike Kelly Kia to get your tires checked.
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