North Houston Tire Rotation
Your car’s tires are a big investment, so you’ll want to prevent them from wearing out prematurely. The best way to protect your vehicle’s tires is to have them rotated regularly. Rotating the tires helps them wear more evenly, so you’ll get the most traction and the best fuel economy possible. If you live in North Houston, tire rotation service is quick and easy at the Parkway Family Mazda Service Center.
Your tires may wear differently, depending on your driving style, the position of the tires on your vehicle, and the condition of the suspension. Under normal driving conditions, the front tires on your car will wear faster than the rear tires because they receive the most impact when the car turns. Additionally, on front-wheel-drive vehicles, the front tires must bear the additional weight of the engine.
Check your owner’s manual for the rotation interval recommended by the manufacturer. Contact us if you’re not sure when to schedule tire rotation service. We’re happy to let you know when to rotate the tires. We’ll schedule an appointment for your tire rotation in North Houston at a convenient time.
When we rotate your vehicle’s tires, our service technicians will transfer the tires from the front to the back, from one side to the other, or a combination of both. Visit Parkway Family Mazda for expert advice from our expert service technicians, who will let you know which tire rotation pattern is best for your vehicle.
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Most vehicles will use one of three rotation patterns: forward cross, rearward cross and x-pattern. These are standard for cars that don’t use directional tires and have wheels of the same size.
- Forward Cross: This is normally used for vehicles with front-wheel drive. The front tires are moved to the rear, and the rear tires are moved to the front. Then the front tires switch sides.
- Rearward Cross: This pattern can be used with rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles. The rear tires move the front. The front tires move to the rear and switch sides.
- X-Pattern: This is an alternate pattern that can be used with rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles. The front tires are transferred to the rear, the rear tires are transferred to the front, and both sets switch sides.
There are two additional tire rotation patterns used with performance tires: front-to-rear and side-to-side.
- Front-to-Rear: This pattern is used for directional tires. The front tires are transferred to the rear, and the rear tires are moved to the front.
- Side-to-Side: This pattern is used for non-directional tires that are of different sizes. The tires are transferred from the right to the left side, and from the left to the right side.
While owners can rotate their cars’ tires themselves, this service is best performed by experienced professionals like the service technicians at the Parkway Family Mazda Service Department. We’ll rotate the tires properly, inspect them for wear, check the air pressure, and reset the tire-pressure monitors. Call us and make your appointment today!
