Balance and Rotate Tires in Washington, DC & Surrounding Area

Rotation refers to moving the tires to a different position on the car. As you drive your front tires will wear more quickly than your back tires. When you regularly rotate your tires you are equalizing the wear to the tire, and maximizing the traction. This will save you money in the log run as you will be able to get more miles on your tires. Rotating your tires also allows your car to handle better while driving.

Balancing tires ensures that all your tires are supporting an equal amount of weight. This is important when you are driving at high speeds, as any imbalances cause the wheel to spin irregularly which can cause a more noticeable vibration that typically increases with speed. This vibration can cause mechanical components to fail over time if not corrected, and isn’t really enjoyable to drive.  

Each vehicle will have different manufacturer recommendations, but a good general rule of thumb is to rotate tires about every 6 months, or with every other oil change. Your Roda technician will inspect your car any time it is in for service, and can let you know when tires need to be rotated.

New tires will need to be balanced, after that you should balance tires approximately every 12,000 miles. Tire imbalance issues are a greater problem for SUVs and other 4 wheel drive vehicles; they may require more frequency balancing.