Tire Rotation Service Near Austin, TX | Griffith Ford San Marcos

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Tire Rotation Service at Griffith Ford San Marcos

Tires aren’t exactly cheap, so you might be looking for ways to prolong their life when you can. While you’ll eventually have to replace them, one of the best ways to slow down wear is through a simple tire rotation. This can do wonders for your vehicle, so if you find yourself looking for a qualified team of mechanics, you’ll want to head to Griffith Ford San Marcos.

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Rotating Your Tires

If you’re not familiar with tire rotations, you might be wondering what they even do in the first place. While it might seem odd at first, your model actually puts an unequal amount of stress on your tires depending on their location. Rear-Wheel Drive models tend to put more friction on the back tires, for example. By rotating them, you’ll be able to make sure that they all wear down at a similar rate so that you don’t have to go replacing individual tires every few months. Generally, you’ll want to have this service performed every 5,000 to 7,000 miles, but make sure you consult your owner’s manual in case it calls for more routine service. Most drivers tend to have their tires rotated when they get their oil changes, as synthetic oil changes are also usually needed between 5,000 to 7,000 miles.

Pairing Your Services

Your car will need multiple services over the course of a year, but you might not be keen on driving to the dealership every other day. When you want to make sure that you get the most out of your visit, consider grouping one or more of these services with your tire rotation.

An Oil Change: This is a classic, as you’ll find that the recommended mileage for both services lines up pretty well. It’s one of those services that you’ll want to stay on top of.
A Brake Inspection: If it’s been a while since your last check, you might want to have your brakes looked at. This can help you stay safe and confident on the road.
A Battery Inspection: When your battery goes out, you won’t be going anywhere. If you want to avoid this, you’ll want to have it occasionally inspected. If you need a replacement, you can always order it through us.

Tending to Your Tires

When you’re near San Marcos, Austin, or San Antonio, you can easily handle your tire rotation at Griffith Ford San Marcos. If you’re trying to make sure your tires have everything they need, you might also want to consider:

An Alignment: Your tires are meant to make contact with the road at a certain angle. When they start to veer slightly to the left or the right, it can cause your tread to wear away at a more rapid pace.
A Balancing: Your tires might not all be the same weight, which can cause vibrations at high speed and a lack of handling. When you want to make sure that they’re perfectly balanced, you’ll want to ask our mechanics to take a look at them.
A New Tire or Set of Tires: If you have one or more bald tires, it’s probably time for a replacement. While you can still technically drive on them, it’s often incredibly dangerous, as you’ll have little to no traction to work with.

When your tires are struggling, you’ll want to schedule your next service at Griffith Ford San Marcos.

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