How a Tire Rotation Can Affect Braking

Your car's tires need enough tread to create enough friction with the road to stop you. Not only does braking need friction to stop your vehicle, but that same resistance can lead to excessive tire wear. One way to ensure your tires last longer and stop you sooner is with a tire rotation.

Every time you drive your car you're wearing down your tire's tread. A tire rotation will ensure that wear is even on all tires. For example, your passenger front tire may be off 1 degree from straight, while your rear tires are being pulled straight ahead. These different forces are going to cause uneven wear between your front and rear tires. By getting a tire rotation done your tires will all end up with the same tread depth throughout, helping to ensure you can stop more quickly.

Braking is hard on tires. Our dealership here at Betten Volvo Cars in Grand Rapids, MI, can help to make sure you stop in time with a tire rotation.