Dec 20, 2017

Ford tire rotation in Fond du Lac WI

Though your tires do rotate as you drive, that is not the kind of rotation that we are talking about. It is very important for you to get your tires rotated regularly, and we will tell you why. We’ll also tell you where you can get Ford tire rotation in Fond du Lac, WI near both Beaver Dam and Slinger.

tire and wheel with jackWhy is tire rotation important?

Tire rotation is important to preserve the longevity of those tires. Variables such as camber, driving conditions, roundabout prevalence, and even which tires put power to the road can cause your tires to wear unevenly.

If left unchecked, this uneven wear can be detrimental to the overall health of your tires and even cause them to wear out thousands of miles early. Simply switching where the tires are on your car at regular intervals will solve this. You should rotate your tires about as often as you change your oil, so about every 5,000 to 10,000 miles.


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How do you rotate tires?

If you have a jack, jack stands, a level and safe working area, and a torque wrench, then it is possible to do this yourself. There’s no need to unmount your tires from your wheels, simply move your wheels too. Don’t forget to torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer’s specifications. If you don’t have any automotive expertise, then we recommend that you leave it to the professionals.

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Tire rotation pattern

Directional tires

When you do rotate your tires, you need to follow a set pattern, which is different depending on if you have directional tires or not. If you do have directional tires, it is usually marked on the side of the tire. For directional tires simply move your front tires to the back, and vice-versa making sure to keep right tires on the right side and left tires on the left side.

2018 Ford Fusion manual directional tire rotation diagram

Non-directional tires

For non-directional tires, it’s a little more complicated, but overall the process will be better for the longevity of your tires. You will move the front tires to the back just as you would have done for directional tires. But when you move the backs to the front, swap the side. In other words, the Left Rear will become the Right Front and the Right Rear will become the Left Front.

2018 Ford Fusion manual non-directional tire rotation diagram

Man holding a tire and wheelWhere can you get your Ford tires rotated?

Are you looking for a place to get your tires rotated on your Ford in the Fond du Lac area? Then Holiday Ford can help you out. You can even schedule your visit right online.

We typically do oil changes and tire rotation at the same time, but if you just need a rotation, we can do that too. We are near both Beaver Dam and Slinger, and we can assure you that we are Worth the Trip!


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