Lexus Service And Tire Rotation At Our Dealership

Your tires are the main point of contact between your vehicle and the road. This causes an enormous amount of stress and wear over time, but we can rotate your tires at our Lexus service center to spread the wear more evenly. If you're experiencing uneven wear or a vibrating vehicle, visit us at Keyes Lexus so our factory-trained experts can take a look at your tires.

What Is Tire Rotation?

Tire rotation refers to switching the position of your tires from the front to the rear or the left to the right side. Whether or not the tires switch sides largely depends on the drivetrain inside your Lexus model. Since most vehicles nowadays are front-loaded, meaning they weigh more towards the front, it's quite common for your front tires to wear out faster than your rear ones. This is where tire rotation comes in.

We recommend visiting our service center for tire rotation approximately once every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. You can easily remember by scheduling tire rotation alongside an oil change.

Drivetrain Impact

If you have a front-wheel drive vehicle, your front wheels are getting power directly from your engine, which causes them to wear down much faster than rear tires. On the other hand, those with RWD vehicles will experience wear in their rear tires more quickly than the front ones. AWD vehicles like the Lexus RX 350 attempt to spread wear evenly between all of your tires, but typically the rear tires will still wear faster.

Benefits of Tire Rotation

Tire rotation does much more for your vehicle than just even out the wear between tires. One of the most significant benefits of tire rotation is increased traction due to equal tread depth. It also reduces strain on your engine, leading to a more efficient ride with better fuel economy. You'll also protect yourself against blowouts and similar tire failure, which can be expensive and dangerous.

Visit Keyes Lexus To Learn More

If you're noticing uneven tire wear or other signs of tire damage, stop by our Lexus dealership in Van Nuys, CA, today. The factory-trained experts at our service center will walk you through the tire rotation process, and you'll leave with tires ready to give their best. See us today or schedule an appointment online!