2018 Ford Flex Tires in Fort Worth, TX | David McDavid Ford

Regular visits help identify uneven wear before it affects handling or comfort. The service team can review the vehicle's maintenance history and inspect the tires to determine whether rotation is due. The manufacturer's published schedule calls for rotating or adjusting air pressure on the wheels and tires every 7,500 miles.

• Rotation helps manage different wear rates at each corner.
• Tread depth is measured on all four tires during service.
• Pressure is set to the vehicle placard specification afterward.

The inspection compares wear across the set rather than looking at only one tire. The technician uses the findings to recommend a rotation or replacement based on the tires' condition. This approach helps address uneven wear, vibration, and other signs that the tires need attention.

• All four tires receive a tread-depth measurement.
• Rotation follows the drivetrain and tires fitted.
• The tire pressure monitoring system is reset after pressure adjustment.

Directional tread can limit where a tire may move, while staggered fitments can use different tire specifications front to rear and change the appropriate pattern. The service team checks those factors before moving the tires. This prevents applying a generic pattern that does not suit the actual vehicle and tire combination.

• Drivetrain affects how tires experience steering and propulsion loads.
• Directional tread can restrict a tire's permitted travel between corners.
• Staggered fitments can change the available rotation options.

On an all-wheel-drive vehicle, mismatched tread depth can load the driveline, which is why replacement decisions require particular care. On a two-wheel-drive vehicle, the answer can differ depending on the remaining tread and wear pattern. An inspection provides the information needed to recommend replacing one, more than one, or all four tires.

• Compare tread depth across the complete set.
• Check for uneven wear, damage, or vibration concerns.
• Consider the drivetrain and tires currently fitted.

A technician can measure all four tires and compare their condition. Uneven tread wear can point to a rotation or vehicle-service need, while vibration at highway speed deserves inspection. Replacement recommendations should be based on the tires actually fitted and their observed condition.

• Look for a tread-wear indicator level with the surrounding tread.
• Use a penny test as a general check of tread wear.
• Book an inspection for persistent vibration or visibly uneven wear.

The Fort Worth service team can measure tread depth, rotate the tires, set pressure to the vehicle placard, and reset the tire pressure monitoring system. Bring the 2018 Ford Flex to 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108, or ask about eligible mobile and pickup options. You can also review current service specials before booking.

• Schedule online through the dealership's service appointment page.
• Call 817-420-7990 to discuss the tire concern.
• Request an inspection when wear, vibration, or a warning appears.