What Happens If You Don’t Rotate Your Tires?

What Happens If You Don’t Rotate Your Tires?

If you’re lucky, you’ll have a minor interruption on your Provo commute, dealing with a blowout. At worst, you’re looking at the possibility of putting yourself and others on the road in harm’s way when you lose control of your vehicle because your tires can’t grip onto the road as they should. But you don’t have to test and find out what happens if you don’t rotate your tires when you can keep up with this simple yet life-changing maintenance. Learn more from Orem Toyota’s service team below, so you can see exactly why you’re better off getting your car tire rotations on time!

Consequences of Not Rotating Tires

• Tire Failures Due to Heat Buildup: As your car moves forward, the friction between the tires and the road creates heat. Tires are designed to withstand heat via the space among treads as that allows for cool airflow. However, when you don’t rotate your tires, some treads won’t have that space, resulting in too much heat and essentially tire failures, such as blowouts and tread separation.
• Hydroplaning: The deep grooves in the tread help keep water away from the driving surface, so the tire can grip on the Lehi roads firmly. Without proper tread depth, tires can skim across the top of the water and compromise the control you need to drive safely.
• Poor traction in snow and ice: Similarly, you’ll have less control over winter conditions in the Draper area. Snow tires rely on their deeper, wider, shaper, and more irregular treads for improved traction. If your tires aren’t rotated and some tires don’t have the proper tread depth, your car is at risk of spinning out or sliding around on icy roads, which can be dangerous
• Punctures and Blowouts: Because your tires won’t be wearing evenly, one spot will get excessive strain. This spot will be thin and it’s prone to get punctured by a nail, glass, or even rock on the road.

Schedule Your Tire Rotations in Orem

With Orem Toyota’s tire center in your area, there’s no excuse to not rotate your car’s tires. Make your appointment online now and be sure to check out our specials to see how you can save on your visit!