Top Signs Your Car Needs a Tire Rotation in Jefferson, IA
Regular tire rotations are one of the easiest — and most overlooked — services that keep your vehicle safe and driving smoothly. In places like Jefferson, Boone, and Ames, where daily commutes and seasonal weather create uneven road conditions, tire wear happens faster than you might expect.
Here are the top signs it’s time to rotate your tires.
1. Uneven Tread Wear
If the front tires look more worn than the back (or vice versa), your tires aren’t rotating evenly.
Look for:
- Feathering
- Cupping
- Outer-edge wear
- Center tread wear
This is a clear sign your tires need rotation ASAP.
2. Your Car Pulls to One Side
If your car drifts left or right, uneven tire wear may be the cause. Rotating and balancing the tires will often fix it — and improve handling.
3. Vibrations at Highway Speeds
Vibration in the steering wheel or floorboard while driving 55+ MPH can mean:
- Tires are wearing unevenly
- One or more tires is out of balance
A rotation restores proper contact with the road.
4. You Haven’t Rotated Tires in 6 Months
Most Iowa drivers should rotate tires every:
5,000–7,500 miles
(or with every oil change).
If it’s been longer, you’re overdue.
5. You Live on Gravel or Uneven Roads
Many drivers around Jefferson, Ogden, Madrid, and rural Boone County travel gravel or chip-sealed roads. These surfaces increase uneven wear and shorten tire life.
A rotation helps extend tread life significantly.
Protect Your Tires — and Your Safety
At Sternquist Garage and Tire, we help drivers throughout Jefferson, Boone, Ames, and Central Iowa keep their tires wearing evenly and performing safely.
📞 Schedule a tire rotation today
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