Blackfoot Tire Rotation
​Tires are an essential safety component of every car, yet some owners fail to maintain their vehicle's tires regularly. Tires carry the car's weight, allow it to drive safely, and deliver the grip necessary to keep it on the road. Driving your vehicle on worn tires is dangerous and can lower fuel economy. Rotating your vehicle's tires will extend their life and allow you to drive safely. If you live in Blackfoot, tire rotation service is nearby when you visit the Hirning Buick GMC Service Center in Pocatello.
When you visit Hirning Buick GMC for tire rotation service near Blackfoot, our certified service technicians will transfer your car's tires to different locations. This usually means moving the front tires to the rear and the rear tires to the front. One side will typically switch sides, most likely the rear tires.
Your vehicle's owner's manual should list the proper rotation pattern for your car. Most tires need to be rotated every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. Since this is the recommendation for most service visits, our service center will rotate your car's tires when you bring it in for scheduled maintenance.
Rotating your vehicle's tires allows them to wear evenly. The tires will last longer, and it will lower the chances of experiencing a blowout. Your car will handle better, too.
​Tire Rotation Service Near Blackfoot
​If you own a car with front-wheel drive and don't bring it to a service center for regular tire rotation service, the front tires will wear faster than the rear tires. Your car will be hard to control, particularly when driving on wet or slippery road surfaces. If you don't rotate the tires regularly, they can become cupped, a condition that causes loud cabin noise and vibration. And some tire manufacturers specify that failing to rotate the tires periodically will void the warranty.
These are the most common tire rotation patterns:
- Rearward Cross: Cars with four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive will likely use this pattern. The rear tires move to the front and remain on the same side of the vehicle. The rear front tires are relocated to the rear and switch sides.
- X-pattern: Front-wheel-drive vehicles can use this pattern. The front and rear tires are switched, and both sets of tires move to the opposite sides.
- Forward Cross: This is a typical pattern for front-wheel drive vehicles. The front tires move to the rear. The rear tires move to the front and switch sides.
We don't recommend trying to rotate your vehicle's tires yourself. The Hirning Buick GMC Service Center's skilled technicians have the experience and the knowledge to do the job correctly and safely.
Call us to make an appointment for tire rotation service or schedule your visit online. We also offer tire inspection services to check for defects and wear.
You'll find our dealership at 509 Yellowstone Ave. in Pocatello. Visit our website for our hours of operation and directions. We look forward to helping you with all your vehicle's service needs!