The tires on a vehicle are rotated every so often to prevent any one tire from wearing down too fast, which can extend the life of the entire set of tires over time. Besides trying to get the most out of your set of tires, tire rotations will also maintain traction, prevent blowouts, and even boost up the gas mileage as you’re out and about in the Bellevue area. Learn more below and if you need new tires, turn to our BMW tire center! Contact us with any questions as well.
Rotating tires mean that tires are being moved from one position on a vehicle to another. Generally, the front tires will move to the rear while the rear tires will move to the front. They may also change sides, so what was the rear left tire will end up as the front right tire— this is known as the tire rotation pattern. However, depending on what wheel-drive system (front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive) your BMW runs on, the pattern can vary significantly. Here are some tire rotation basics:
As we have talked about, tire rotations have many purposes, making it even more important that you need to keep up with your BMW scheduled maintenance. Some purposes include:
As a general rule of thumb, tires should be rotated every six months or every 5,000 miles to 8,000 miles— whichever comes first. Take a look your owner’s manual for model-specific information, and when your BMW is due for a tire rotation near Everett, schedule an appointment online and bring it in to BMW Seattle. We will take care of it for you in Seattle! Make sure to check out our parts and service specials to see how you can save on your next visit.
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