When was the last time you got a tire rotation from your local Nissan dealer? If it’s been a while, you should consider bringing your Nissan to the dealership for a tire service. You should rotate your car’s tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles to increase the lifespan of the tires and improve your Nissan’s performance.
1. Prevents Uneven Tire Wear
When your Nissan’s tires aren’t rotated regularly, they wear unevenly, with more tread wearing down in certain spots. This is because each wheel position experiences different forces while driving. The front wheels do most of the steering and braking, while the rear wheels propel the vehicle.
By moving the tires to different positions, you expose each set to different forces, allowing the tread to wear more evenly. This allows you to get more use out of each set, which saves you money on new tires.
2. Improves Vehicle Handling
Uneven tire wear can make handling your Nissan a nightmare. When the tread is worn unevenly, the tires don’t have uniform contact with the road. This can cause the vehicle to pull to one side when braking or driving straight. You may also notice loose handling around corners.
Rotating your tires at the dealership evens out the tread depth and pattern on all tires. This provides equal traction at all wheel positions for smooth, stable handling. Your Nissan will track straight with no pulling and handle better when taking sharp corners.
3. Increases Safety in Inclement Weather
Poor traction caused by uneven tire wear can compromise your safety when driving in inclement weather. Shallow tread in some spots can cause hydroplaning and loss of grip when driving on wet roads. Rotate your tires regularly to increase traction and improve contact with the road. This allows you to maneuver slippery roads easily and safely.
4. Improves Your Nissan’s Fuel Economy
Failure to rotate your Nissan’s tires can hurt the car’s fuel economy. When the tread depth is lower on some tires, it generates more rolling resistance. This makes the engine work harder to move the car, potentially decreasing fuel efficiency.
Rotating the tires evens out the tread depth to minimize rolling resistance. During the service, your tires will also be balanced to restore proper pressure. Less resistance and proper inflation can equal better fuel economy and gas savings.
5. Enhances the Driving Experience
The problems associated with uneven tread wear can diminish your driving experience. The car may occasionally pull to one side, and hitting bumps can make the ride feel rough and bouncy. Irregular tread can also cause road noise and vibrations in the cabin. You should rotate your tires regularly to eliminate these issues and enjoy quiet, comfortable rides in your Nissan.
Regularly rotating your Nissan’s tires will improve performance and save you money on tire replacement. Contact us today at Ed Martin Nissan to schedule a comprehensive tire service for your vehicle.
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