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Tire rotations and rotating tires aren’t the same thing
By Product Expert | Posted in Service & Sales on Friday, September 15th, 2017 at 7:27 pm
What is a tire rotation and why do you need to get one?
It’s a common joke in the automotive world: “Why do I need a tire rotation, they rotate every time I drive!” If only it were that simple. Tire rotations are an important part of your Nissan vehicle maintenance, and today we’re here to tell you what a tire rotation is and why it’s necessary for your car.
How often do I need to get tires rotated on my Nissan?
We know there are plenty of motorists out there who never get their tires rotated. If nothing’s broken, why fix it? 
Unlike an oil change or brake replacement, your tire rotation isn’t a matter of creating a dangerous situation or a total breakdown unless you wear your tread so thin that a tire bursts. Rather, it’s about creating even tire wear so that you don’t need to make an expensive investment in a whole new set.
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Here’s how it works. When you drive, your front tires do all the cornering first. Your rear tires, in most cases, are merely following. This means the edges of your front tires wear out faster, and unevenly from the rear tires. So what is a tire rotation? It’s an effort to make things fair and even. We rotate your tires, front to back, so that the unworn tires have their chance to take on the extra pressure of cornering, and your rear tires get a break. If done right, you’ll get the maximum lifespan from your tires and will switch them all out at the same time.
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How often should you be rotating these tires? We typically recommend you do so every 7,500 miles, but it isn’t a big deal if you prefer to do it sooner or later to match up with other services, such as oil changes. Of course, the best and easiest way to ensure you have everything done right is to simply follow your Nissan maintenance schedule.
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