What is a MAZDA Tire Rotation?

Have you been wondering, “what is a tire rotation?” Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like: your tires are taken off and rotated to different wheels. This service can be done in conjunction with an oil change, about every 5000 miles, but each Mazda vehicle will be different according to its owner’s manual. The experts at Medlin Mazda in Wilson, NC are here to take you a step further and look at how a tire rotation works and why it’s so crucial to the maintenance of your Mazda vehicle.

Why Do I Need a Tire Rotation?

Tire rotation is a common type of Mazda service that is designed to create equal wear on each tire, which extends the entire life of your set of tires, helping to increase the length of time before having to buy a new set. Additionally, having even tire wear improves traction, how a car handles corners, and overall drivability — not to mention your safety on the road.

No matter what Mazda model you drive, your vehicle puts different types of pressures and stresses on each individual tire. These vary by factors like weight, whether you have front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and many more. Tire rotation service helps alleviate some of these issues.

Tire Rotation Patterns

Tires aren’t rotated at random, but each vehicle has a recommended pattern arrangement to follow for each rotation, depending on the type of car and its drivetrain. For example, a rear-wheel drive car’s tire rotations are typically done in a “rearward cross” pattern where the front left tire goes to the back right and the front right to the back left. Other patterns include the forward cross and the X-Pattern.

Get Tire Rotation Service at Medlin MAZDA

Tire rotations may seem simple, but if done incorrectly, you could experience a dangerous driving experience. You’ll always be in good hands when you trust Medlin Mazda for your tire and maintenance needs. Schedule a service appointment or stop by the dealership today!