As winter weather arrives, the treads on your tires become more vital than ever for gripping the road and keeping your vehicle from sliding. However, if they become unbalanced, they can cause as many problems as well-maintained tires prevent. With that in mind, here are four indications you should take your car in for a tire rotation.

Signs Your Tires Need to Be Rotated

1. Uneven Wear

Since most vehicles utilize their front wheels more than their back ones, they can become unevenly worn. Similarly, if your commute home or to work involves a lot of left turns, this motion will likely impact parts of your tires over others. If you start to notice these uneven patterns of wear, take the car for tire rotation.

2. Shaking

While driving, vehicles should move smoothly. However, if you’re in need of a tire rotation you may feel vibrating or shimmying that worsens at higher speeds. Some drivers even feel this shaking in the steering wheel.

3. It’s Been Over Six Months Since the Last Rotation

Most vehicles should have their tires rotated every six months or 5,000-8,000 miles, to allow them to reach their full life span. Check your owner's manual for information about how long your specific make and model can go between appointments.

4. You’re Losing Pressure

The rubber on tires grows thinner over time, occasionally leading to pressure issues. If you fill up the tires with air and notice they deflate at different speeds, a tire rotation and assessment may be needed to ensure your vehicle is road-ready.

Vehicle owners in need of tire rotations in the Lincoln, NE area should head to Hillis 66. Their talented crew has over 40 years of industry experience with everything from new part installation to brake repairs, oil changes to regular maintenance. Visit the website for information on their offerings or call (402) 474-2891 to schedule an appointment today.