Your vehicle's tires are probably its most important safety feature. Yet, some drivers ignore their car's tires. The tires must support the car's weight, keep it driving safely, and supply the traction necessary to keep it on the road. Drivers who fail to check the tires can find themselves driving on worn tires, which lowers the car's fuel economy and can lead to a dangerous accident. This is why it's important to bring your vehicle in for a tire rotation according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule. If you need tire rotation service in Burlington, you only need to drive over to the Burns Hyundai Service Center in Marlton.
When you visit our dealership for a tire rotation in Burlington, our service technician will move the tires to different locations. The most common pattern involves moving the front tires to the rear, the rear tires to the front, and switching the rear tires to opposite sides. We'll go over the rotation patterns for different kinds of vehicles.
The correct rotation pattern for your car, truck, SUV or van will be listed in the owner's manual. It will also indicate how frequently they need to be rotated. Most tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. Since this is the usually the interval for scheduled maintenance service, most service centers will rotate your tires each time you bring your vehicle in for maintenance.
Tire Rotation Services Near Burlington
Rotating the tires regularly will keep them from wearing unevenly. You'll get better handling from your car, the tires will last longer, and there will be less chance of experiencing a blowout.
If you drive a front-wheel-drive vehicle and don't rotate the tires, your car's front tires will wear faster than the rear tires. You'll have less control of the vehicle, which is a dangerous situation when driving on wet or slippery roads. Rotating the tires will also prevent cupping, a situation that will create noise and vibration in the cabin. Another reason to rotate the tires regularly is that some tire manufacturers require it. Failing to rotate the tires can void the warranty.
There are three common tire rotation patterns:
- Rearward Cross: This pattern can be used with four-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The rear tires move to the front and stay on the same side of the car. The rear tires switch from left to right and from right to left.
- X-pattern: This pattern is used with front-wheel-drive vehicles, including sedans and lightweight trucks. The tires shift from the front to the back, and from the back to the front. Both sets of tires switch sides.
- Forward Cross: Most front-wheel drive vehicles will utilize this pattern. The front tires are moved to the back, and the rear tires are transferred to the front and switch sides.
Call us if you have any questions or to schedule your tire rotation. We're located at 550 W. Route 70 in Marlton. We have convenient hours to meet your schedule. Check our website for our hours of operation or directions to our dealership.
