Tire rotation is an important part of tire upkeep and safety and may even be required to keep your tires covered under warranty. Today’s tires have become trouble-free, causing drivers to skip inspections and maintenance until there is a noticeable issue.
What is Tire Rotation?
Tire rotation involves moving tires from one position on a vehicle to another, front to back or side to side. A typical tire rotation involves moving the front tires to the rear and the rear tires to the front. One set of tires usually changes sides, such as the left and right rear tires changing sides when moved to the front. Tire rotation is generally called for every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, but you should always check your owner’s manual for specific instruction.
Why Rotate?
Getting your tires rotated ensures that the tires wear evenly, which can extend tire life and save money. Failure to rotate tires on a front-wheel-drive vehicle, for example, may result in significantly less tread on the front tires. This could make the vehicle difficult to control in emergencies, especially on wet roads. Tread cupping, which can cause high noise levels and vibration, can be eliminated by rotating the tires.
Front-Wheel Drive
Tires wear differently depending on their location on the vehicle. Front-wheel-drive vehicles wear the front tires more quickly than the rear tires. Correct rotation involves moving the front tires to the rear and the rear tires to the front. When moving the rear tires to the front, they should be placed on opposite sides of the car.
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive vehicles wear the tires more evenly, but tire rotation is still necessary. The rear tires should be moved to the front, but should be kept on the same side. The front tires should be moved to the rear and switch sides; the front left tire should be moved to the rear right, and the front right tire should be moved to the rear left.
All-Wheel Drive
All-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles follow the same procedures as rear-wheel drive vehicles. The front right tire will be moved to the left rear, the front life tire will be moved to the right rear, and the two rear tires move to the front without switching sides.
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