Why is Tire Rotation Important?

When you accelerate, turn your wheels, brake, and go around in curves in Cincinnati, OH, you need friction between your tires and the road. Depending on the drivetrain your vehicle has, your tire treads will wear out at different rates.

• Front-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is directed to the front wheels, which handle the steering, starting, and most of the stopping force. Because of this, the front tires will wear out the fastest.
• Rear-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is directed to the rear wheels, even though the front wheels are still responsible for steering and much of the braking. The rear tires will still wear out faster than the front tires, but generally at a slower rate.
• All-wheel drive vehicle: Engine power is evenly distributed, but there are many experts out there that say the rear tires will still wear out faster.
• Intelligent all-wheel drive systems: Going around curves means different levels of strain and friction on the inside tires vs. outside tires. Some advanced all-wheel drive systems can even direct power to an individual wheel while driving around a curve for better cornering, which will further affect tire life.