Tire Rotation: How Often?

You know tire rotations are a vital aspect to overall car care, yet you may be wondering how often your model needs to undergo this procedure. Well, it's recommended you have your tires rotated every 5,000 miles-about the same mileage when your vehicle should get an oil change. If you find yourself around Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville in need of a tire rotation, the Richmond Ford West service center should be your first thought.

With the technology, expertise, and handy online resources, such as our scheduling tool, you can pop in and out of our shop quickly!

Frequency and Purpose of Tire Rotations

Every 5,000 miles for a tire rotation-isn't that a bit much? While you may be able to make it to 7,500 miles before needing your tires rotated, the purpose for constantly changing each tire position is so you can get the most from your set of rubber.

For example, if you make the same commute to work every day with the same acceleration around specific turns and the same overall experience each time, certain tires of your vehicle will wear while others will remain fresh. When uneven wearing occurs, it throws off the performance of your vehicle. The car may begin to pull in one direction or another, plus you may notice less grip when going around that same turn each day.

So, rotating the tires routinely helps them avoid uneven wear. Having your vehicle's tires rotated is also a handy and easy way to stay on top of needed maintenance since the oil change has to occur around this same mileage anyway.

How Long Does a Tire Rotation Take?

The tire rotation process is a simple one. At our shop, we have a team of certified technicians who can practically perform the procedure in their sleep. So, when booking your visit to our service shop and dropping off your vehicle, you'll hardly have time to get comfortable in our waiting lounge before your model will be ready.

Rotating the tires and also changing the oil will generally take no longer than half an hour. Additionally, we want you to get the best value each time you come by our shop. One of the ways we make this happen is by offering an always-changing list of discounts and coupons. If you check them out right now, you may find value-enhancing deals for changing your oil, rotating the tires, replacing an air filter, or anything else.

Once your tires reach the end of their lifespan, we'll also be happy to put on a new set for you!

How Often for a Tire Rotation? About Every 5,000 Miles

If you stick to the regular schedule for rotating your tires, your vehicle will enjoy tremendous traction over the years around Rockville, Ashland, and Glen Allen. All your additional tire and automotive service needs can be handled at the Richmond Ford West service center, too!