It's important to maintain your vehicle's performance and safety while driving through Birmingham. That’s why the team at Birmingham Mitsubishi has put together this informative overview to help you understand the significance of tire rotations and when to get them done. Once you’ve reviewed the material below, we welcome you to stop by during our regular hours to receive further assistance!

Tires play a fundamental role in making sure your car moves safely and smoothly through the city’s roads, absorbing most of the friction that occurs between the pavement and your vehicle. As you continue to take regular drives along I-20 and other routes, the surface of your tires will slowly wear down. However, this deterioration doesn’t always happen at the same rate across all four tires. Uneven wear can lead to misbalanced weight distribution, which in turn can impact how your car handles. To mitigate uneven wear, you should aim to have your tires rotated around every 5,000 miles. Consult your owner’s manual for a more accurate interval for your model.

When your vehicle arrives at our Service Department for a tire rotation, our trained technicians will carry out the procedure carefully and thoroughly. They’ll begin the process by lifting your vehicle off the ground to gain unobstructed access to each tire. Next, they’ll unfasten the lug nuts to remove the wheels. During this step, a visual and manual inspection will take place, allowing our specialists to check for punctures, leaks, or other abnormalities that could affect your driving experience. After making sure there are no pressing concerns, the tires will be relocated to different positions on the car. Once the rotation is complete, you can drive confidently to places like Red Mountain Park without the worry of performance-related issues stemming from neglected tires.

While regular maintenance is ideal, there will be times when your car alerts you that a tire rotation is overdue. One thing to stay mindful of is how your car feels while on the road. If the ride seems less stable than it should be, even when traveling on well-maintained streets, it may point to uneven tire wear. Another indicator is consistent air pressure loss in one or more tires without any visible signs of damage. Additionally, if the tread on one tire looks significantly more worn than the others, or falls below acceptable levels, it’s time to schedule an appointment with us!

• You should get your tires rotated at least once every 5,000 miles!