As the only part of your car or truck that touches the road, the health of your tires is not something you should take for granted. Rotating your tires is vital for helping your tires maximize their life. Some of the benefits of regular tire rotation include:

• Improves the performance of your tires
• Decreases noise and vibration caused by unevenly-worn tires
• Improves your vehicle’s gas mileage
• Provides a safe, comfortable, and smoother ride
• You can save money, and avoid expensive mechanical repairs

As tires are used, it is normal for the tread to gradually wear unevenly. If one or more of your tires becomes bald before the others, it can create unsafe driving conditions. Worn tires cause serious problems with braking, control, as well as drivability. For example, you may lose control of your car or truck, when tires can’t grip the road. Remember, tire tread depth is very important, especially when roads are wet or snowy. Uneven tread wear and worn tires can cause:

• Blowouts (A punctured tire can cause a sudden blowout)
• Air leakage and loss of air pressure
• Excessive car vibration at high and low speeds
• Unusual tire noise
• Overheating of tire
• A decreased performance
• Hydroplaning (it refers to the sliding of tires across a wet road surface. This phenomenon causes the tire to lose traction, which might lead to loss of steering, braking, and power control)