Why Are Tire Rotations Important for Your Subaru?

When it comes to the regular maintenance of your vehicle, the rotation of your tires is one that can often go overlooked. Despite this, their importance to your daily drives around town cannot be understated! We at Spreen Subaru would like to tell you more about this form of maintenance! 

What Is a Tire Rotation

As you drive your Crosstrek or Outback, it will come across several road factors that will incrementally wear away the tires. This includes gravel, speed bumps, potholes, and much more. Because most vehicles bear the weight of the engine toward the anterior, this causes the tires to become uneven and leads to imbalance traction for the vehicle overall. For that reason, it is suggested that you have your tires rotated regularly in order to ensure that they wear down evenly to encourage more steady trips. You can have this done when you visit our location! 

Service Department

When it comes to tire rotations, it is generally suggested that you have them done every 6,000 to 7,500 miles. This can vary depending on the make, model, and year of your Subaru vehicle, so be sure to take a look at your Owner’s Manual for more details. Our team of certified technicians at our Service Department will verify that you need this service by removing your tires and inspecting the individual tread depths of each component. Because most models also come with a Subaru Symmetrical AWD system, the way our team will approach tire rotations will be somewhat different. Rather than simply swapping the front and rear iterations, this will be done in diagonally. That way, your vehicle will accommodate for this unique configuration while also maintaining the even wear of your tires. 

Warning Signs

There are a number of warning signs that will manifest whenever your tires have become unevenly worn, and each of these can affect the way you drive your Subaru. For instance, you may notice that your vehicle’s handling feels less precise than it once did. Alongside this, you may feel that it pulls to the left or right without you meaning to. This may also be followed up with your vehicle taking longer to come to a complete stop than it once used to. These are all signs that your tires are no longer in good condition for travel, and must receive a tire rotation. If you have any more questions, make use of our Ask a Tech form to get in contact with a professional.