How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

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Knowing when to rotate tires is crucial to extending their lives. How often should you rotate your tires? Most experts say that every 5,000-8,000 miles is a good schedule, but the frequency varies depending on the type of drivetrain. Our service center wants to help you keep your tires and your car running in top shape on Mansfield roads. That’s why we’ve put together the guidelines below on how many miles to rotate tires. Let’s take a closer look. 

When to Rotate Tires on Your Vehicle

Rotation is necessary for your tires to wear evenly. Even wear improves traction and reduces stress on the drivetrain. How often should you rotate your tires on an all-wheel drive vehicle, as opposed to a front-wheel drive? Rotate your tires according to the guidelines below so you can keep safe while driving along Lexington roads:

Front-Wheel Drive Car or Truck

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 7,000
  • Front left tire: rotate to rear right
  • Front right tire: rotate to rear left
  • Rear left tire: rotate to front left
  • Rear right tire: rotate to front right

Rear-Wheel Drive Car or Truck

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 7,000
  • Front left tire: rotate to rear left
  • Front right tire: rotate to rear right
  • Rear left tire: rotate to front right
  • Rear right tire: rotate to front left

4-Wheel Drive Car or Truck

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 7,000
  • Front left tire: rotate to rear right
  • Front right tire: rotate to rear left
  • Rear left tire: rotate to front right
  • Rear right tire: rotate to front left

All-Wheel Drive Vehicle

  • How many miles to rotate tires: 3,000 to 5,000
  • Only a trained professional should do this. Schedule an appointment with our service center. 

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires on a Dually Pickup?

Dually pickups are a little different in that they have six tires, as opposed to two. Follow these guidelines on rotating tires on a dually:

How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 8,000 miles or every six months

  • Front left tire: rotate to rear left (outside)
  • Front right tire: rotate to rear right (outside)
  • Rear left tire (inside): rotate to front left
  • Rear left tire (outside): rotate to rear left (inside)
  • Rear right tire (inside): rotate to front right
  • Rear right tire (outside): rotate to rear right (inside) 

Rely On the Tire Experts at Spitzer Kia Mansfield

Why go through the trouble of rotating your tires yourself? Let the experts in our service center do it. It’s very affordable, especially when you take advantage of our service specials. We’re just a short drive away from both Shelby and Ashland, so contact us today!

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