Rotating Your Tires
Imagine you’re driving on a wet road and your car starts to skid. You can’t remember the last time you got your tires rotated, even though your friend told you that you should. Waiting too long to rotate the tires on your vehicle can lead the tread in individual tires to wear at uneven rates and could cause an accident. Making sure your tires have been rotated properly can ensure proper traction and control when behind the wheel.
Holding off on rotating your tires can be problematic. When driving regularly, weight isn’t evenly distributed throughout the vehicle, causing certain tires to get worn before others. For example, the engine is a lot heavier and places more weight at the front of the car which means front tires automatically get worn out quicker. Because of this, the best method is to move each tire to a different corner of the vehicle so that they all get a chance to get worn equally and you can avoid uneven wear that could lead to traction issues. To do this, you want the front tires rotated to the back and vice versa. Then, rotate the side each tire is on. This will ensure ea tire gets the chance to support the vehicle in a different way and thus distribute control evenly.
Figuring out when to rotate your tires is as easy as checking the owner’s manual for your specific car. There, it will indicate how many miles you should drive before getting the tires rotated. Normally, you’re looking at every 3,000-7,000 miles.
Following these important steps are vital when trying to avoid a car accident due to weakened tires. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries as the result of a car accident in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Naples, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, or any other city in Florida, 411 PAIN can help. After 911, call 411! 1-800-411-PAIN can put you in touch with an experienced, aggressive network attorney who understands the tactics insurance companies use to decrease your compensation. Let 411 PAIN fight for your rights and get you the money you deserve! Don’t forget to follow 411 PAIN on Twitter (@411PAIN) and join the conversation at #411PAIN.
