The Importance of Tire Rotation: How GPS Fleet Tracking Can Help

9 Nov 2015

There are a lot of things you need to maintain and keep up with when you have fleet vehicles. This includes getting a tune-up to check hoses and connections, making sure the fluids are always topped off, and checking things like the battery and tire condition. Speaking of tires, you also need to rotate them regularly. It can be difficult to remember to get the tires rotated on fleet vehicles, which is where GPS fleet tracking comes in.

The Importance of Rotating Your Tires

One of the biggest reasons you need to have your fleet vehicle’s tires rotated regularly is because tires don’t wear typically evenly between the front and back tires. While the back tires might wear evenly, but they wear slower than the front tires.

Front tires wear on the outside edges the most due to turning the vehicle. When you rotate your tires, you have the best chance at even wear so you replace all tires at the same time. The even tires can also improve the safety of the vehicles and drivers, and make the vehicle drive more smoothly.

When You Need to Rotate Your Tires

There are a few signs to look for so you know when it is time to rotate the tires. You need to look for the beginning of uneven tire wear. These signs include some spots with deeper tread and other spots of shallow tread. You might also see tread feathering, which often occurs if tires are not rotated properly. Feel the tires along the edges to look for this feathering. You should also compare the wear between front and rear tires, and have them rotated when they don’t match. Tire noise and vibration is another common sign of needing a tire rotation.

How Fleet Tracking Can Help

Instead of trying to look for signs often or remember when it is time to rotate your tires, consider using GPS technology. Fleet management tracking software can help track mileage so you know when it is time to check the tires.

You can also use this software to set up alerts for when drivers should be inspecting the tires on their fleet vehicles or when the vehicles need to go in for a tune-up, maintenance, and tire rotation. Everything is done automatically for you, removing the guesswork.

Set up your GPS fleet tracking devices to remind drivers to inspect the tires and to know when you should have them rotated by a professional.

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About George Karonis

George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.