Tire Rotation vs Wheel Alignment | Car Tips

 
 
Unfortunately, many people do not know the difference between wheel alignment and tire rotation. This is a big problem, because confusing the two can cause serious damage to your vehicle. Read ahead to learn about the difference between the two.
 
Tire rotation is very simple. All you do is move the tires of your vehicle from one spot to another. The whole point of tire rotation is to avoid uneven wear since cars have different weight on the back and front. In order to balance out the uneven weight distribution, your tire should be rotated every once in a while to keep them as fresh as possible.
 
Wheel alignment is a completely different concept as it deals with lining up the wheel properly with the steering wheel. You will know if your car needs a wheel alignment if it continues to drift to either the left or right when you’re driving in a straight line. Failing to fix this issue can cause serious damage to your vehicle and require you to get a wheel replacement.
 
While a tire rotation will save you money in the long run by increasing fuel efficiency and decreasing wear of your tires, a wheel alignment is 100% necessary if you need one and can cause severe damage to your car if you don’t get it fixed as soon as possible.
 
Patrick Britton – Guest Blogger