Chevy Tire Rotation and Alignment

As your car’s only point of direct contact with the road, your tires must always be fully inflated, uniform in size, and properly aligned. Air pressure checks you can do at home once a month, but rotations and alignments require the help of a trusted technician. Let’s take a look at the key services involved in optimal Chevy tire maintenance. 

Why Chevy Tire Rotation and Alignment is Essential

Why Car Tires Wear Down Unevenly

The tires of your car will inevitably wear down unevenly to some degree. This occurs because weight is unevenly distributed at either end of a car. Also, when you brake, extra pressure is put on certain tires. Likewise, steering creates distinct wear patterns in the wheels that swivel. 

Underlying faults can exacerbate uneven tire wear. Misaligned wheels, for example, will make the situation worse, and uneven tires tend to push the wheels further out of alignment.

How Rotations Remedy This Problem

The solution to unevenness is regular tire rotations, where the technicians swap the tires around in a pattern best suited to your vehicle. The three possible rotation patterns are forward cross, where the rear two tires cross over and come to the front, rearward cross, which is the reverse of forward cross, and x-pattern, where all four tires go to the opposite corner of the car.

In most cases, drivers should have their tires rotated twice a year. Certain driving habits and conditions can worsen the problem, meaning you’d need to rotate your tires more frequently. Our technicians can work out the best interval for you and your car. 

Why Wheels Become Misaligned

A car’s wheels and tires gradually become misaligned over time because of bumps over potholes, and other roughness in the road. Tires can misalign on three different angles: caster, camber, and toe. Misalignment eventually starts to impact steering and handling, and can shorten the lifespan of your tires. 

How Alignment Sets Your Tires Straight

Whenever you visit us for a tire rotation, it’s wise to have the alignment measured as well. We’ll apply specialist machinery to each tire in turn, allowing us to ascertain the wheel’s precise alignment. If your tires are found to be misaligned, we can adjust the suspension until they’re back in the original factory position. Most drivers only need to have their tires realigned once every year or two.

Schedule Routine Chevy Tire Maintenance With Us 

Your tires are vital for precise handling and overall road safety. Maintaining your tires is just as important as changing the oil and inspecting the brakes. Set up a routine tire servicing schedule with us, and we’ll ensure that you never accidentally neglect to keep your tires in tip-top shape.

Visit Jennings Chevrolet in Glenview, IL, today for efficient tire services by experienced professionals. Whether you need maintenance, a new car, or anything else automotive-related, we aim to deliver an exceptional customer experience. 

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