Tire Alignment vs Tire Rotation
Both tire alignment and tire rotation are important elements to proper car care. At MINI Edmonton, we strive to keep you informed about proper car maintenance practices that ensure your safety on the road. Here's a quick comparison of tire alignment vs tire rotation and their significance to your vehicle.
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires is an excellent way to reduce tire wear and prolong their life. Tire rotation involves swapping the positions of your tires to keep the treadwear balanced and ensure optimal performance. Tires experience uneven treadwear that occurs due to several factors. Where the force of the engine is delivered, such as to the front wheels in Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or the back ones in Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles, contributes to uneven tread wear. Increased pressure, friction, braking, turning, and even weight distribution all affect the treadwear. Tire rotation switches the tires in different ways to even out the treadwear.
Tire rotation is an affordable way to keep your car running smoothly and get the most out of your tires. Aim to rotate your tires every 8,000 kilometres, with every other oil change, when you switch seasonal tires or every six months. Get your tires rotated at our dealership to increase your vehicle's safety, fuel efficiency, and handling. Contact us for information about car maintenance, to book an inspection, and to schedule a tire rotation service.
Tire Alignment
If you are finding it difficult to keep your car centred in the lane, experiencing the car pulling to the right or left, or it's taking more effort to stay in a straight line, this means your wheels need to be aligned. Tire/wheel alignment involves adjusting the orientation of your wheels to ensure they line up with the direction of the steering wheel. This misalignment can happen due to a few reasons, such as if you've recently run over a pothole or collided with something. Wheel alignment modifies the angle of your car's axles and wheels to increase vehicle stability and performance. Unlike tire rotation, wheel alignment is not a routine car service, but it's beneficial to stay on top of it and get it checked at least every 15,000 kilometres.
Schedule Service
Proper car maintenance prevents minor issues from becoming major ones. That includes routine service check-ups to ensure your tires are in excellent condition. Our Service Centre in Edmonton will check and rotate your tires, inspect wheel alignment and steering, and perform the necessary adjustments. To keep your car running in great shape, schedule service in Edmonton today!