Tire Rotation Service

Tire Maintenance & Rotation Service

Tire rotation is VW scheduled maintenance because it mitigates the risk of rapid tread wear that occurs when leaving the tires in a single position for too long. With each wheel position offering a different steering & handling forces profile, leaving the tires in the same position will eventually lead to rapid wear and tire damage if left unattended. The example that we use to illustrate this scenario is the fact that front tires responsible for vehicle steering will handle intense road forces that cause rapid wear in spots where the tires handle the additional load. The rapid wear is described as bald spots, cupped balding or balding of the tread edge. Routine tire rotation provides benefits, such as responsive steering, smooth handling, pleasant driving experience, prolonged tire life, and reduced operating expenses.

Overview of Tire Rotation Service

At Hendrick Volkswagen of Concord, our tire rotation service is completed by a certified technician with direct experience in an official Volkswagen service center performing the service for your exact VW model. The certified technician removes the wheel-tire assemblies, inspects each tire as well as the exposed brake system parts, and then mounts each tire assembly to a different wheel position. Before assembling the wheels in their new positions, we will determine the best approach to rotating the wheels. Depending on model, driving patterns, and other factors, Volkswagen provides recommendations for the best rotation method.

Warning Signs You Need Tire Rotation

Tires have different wear patterns

Vibration in the cabin or steering wheel

Tire experiencing pressure loss