Why should you get your tires rotated? Because it’s one of the easiest ways to extend the life of your tires and get the most miles out of them. And you only need to do it a couple of times a year.
Already know you need a tire rotation? Come visit us at one of our local stores or schedule an appointment.
Rotating the tires on your vehicle means moving them to different positions on your car or truck. This helps promote even tread wear on all four tires.
No matter how you drive, front and rear tires can wear at different rates. Tires that are mounted on the drive axle (the front two wheels on a front-wheel drive or back two on a rear-wheel drive) wear more quickly than the “free rolling” tires on the other axle.
Properly rotated tires can make for a smoother ride. It can also extend the life of your tires, saving you both time and money. By rotating your tires, you even out the wear to get the most tread life from every tire. Regular rotations are equally important, even if you have an all-wheel drive vehicle.
A good rule of thumb is every 5,000 miles. Depending on your vehicle, driving style, and tire type, you may need to rotate your tires more or less often. If you’re not sure, stop by Les Schwab. We’ll help you come up with a rotation schedule.
Regular tire rotations can help spot uneven tire wear early. Going too long between rotations may result in a wear pattern that can’t be fixed, no matter where the tire is moved on the vehicle. These wear patterns could result in the need for new tires sooner than expected.
Here are some ways to remember your next rotation.
Getting your tires rotated every 5,000 miles is generally a pretty quick process. The professionals at Les Schwab will take the time to do a thorough tire rotation by also balancing your Les Schwab tires, checking your air pressure, doing a visual check of important safety systems, and documenting anything you should be aware of during the process. Once your vehicle is in our service bays, you can expect this procedure to be completed in about half an hour. Taking the time to make tire rotations a part of your normal vehicle maintenance regimen can add significant life to your tires, promote even tire wear for a smoother and more comfortable ride, and save you money in the long run.
The standard tire rotation is front-to-rear, but there are multiple patterns that could also help promote long tire life.
Here’s what Les Schwab tire pros consider to properly rotate and position the tires on your vehicle.
As always, check your owner’s manual for specific recommendations from the manufacturer.
If you have Les Schwab tires on your vehicle, rotations are free for the life of those tires. Plus we balance your wheels as part of the service. Don’t have Les Schwab tires? Our pros can still help maximize the life of your tires. Stop by your local Les Schwab for a quick estimate.
Don’t put tire rotations off. This simple task can maximize the life of your tires. When you buy tires from Les Schwab, we rotate them for free on most vehicles. Plus, we provide free rotation reminders by email.
Just ask at your local store.
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You care about your car and know it’s important to have your tires rotated at regular intervals. You also know that getting this done evens out tire wear, which means better handling and traction for you. But what exactly are “regular intervals”? Learn how often you should get a tire rotation, what's typically involved in the service, and how it can save you from having to buy new tires down the road. That's more money in your pocket for the things you care about!
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that you get your tires rotated approximately every 7,500 miles or six months.
However, some vehicles are exceptions and it’s always best to refer to your owner’s manual. This number can change depending on how, where, and what you drive. Simplify things by making it a habit to get your tires rotated every time you get your oil changed.
Tire rotation consists of switching the front and rear tires. It’s crucial to do this because the drive tires (i.e. front tires in front wheel drive vehicles) work harder than the others. If you don’t swap them out, these tires will wear down faster. By rotating your tires, you distribute the burden among all four tires and ensure they wear down evenly. Take a look at the tire rotation pattern below and you'll see! At Firestone Complete Auto Care, our expert technicians remove, swap, and remount your tires so they live longer and drive safer.
Regular tire rotations reduce your risk of various tire problems—most obviously, a tire failure or blowout. By regularly rotating your tires, you’ll be less likely to experience those, reducing your risk for an inconvenient and even potentially dangerous situation. Tire rotations also help improve traction and fuel efficiency by ensuring your vehicle's tires wear down evenly. This increases the lifespan of your tires, meaning you’ll save money in the long run.
Getting your tires rotated is key to getting the best performance from both your tires and your vehicle. If you can't remember the last time you had your tires rotated, there's a pretty good chance they're overdue for this important service. Make an appointment for a tire rotation at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care today! We’ll get you rotated and rolling in no time.
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A set of tires bought new can go on your car up to 80,000 kilometers and even more. It is clear that for such a run, the rubber needs to create ideal working conditions. But it is easy to extend their service life to 30,000-40,000 km, it is enough to follow the simple rules for rotating tires.
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Of course, how long a tire can last safely depends on many factors. Of great importance is the class of the vehicle, your driving style, the type of tires used and the general technical condition of the car.
It is clear that it is impossible to compare the service life of tires for a slow-moving summer resident who leaves the garage a couple of times a year, and for a street racer, which blows smoke from under the wheels in vain. The degree of wear of suspension elements such as ball bearings, bushings, shock absorbers, correctly set camber, and tire pressure are also important. nine0009
In addition, there is another way to extend the life of your tires - periodically swap the wheels. Recently, for some reason, they forgot about him, although in former times this was an immutable rule.
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The fact is that different forces act on different wheels, and this, of course, leads to significant differences in wear. For example, the front tires bear most of the weight of the car due to the fact that the vast majority of cars have a heavy engine there. In addition, they account for up to 80% of the weight during emergency braking. Finally, when turning, the drive wheels turn, which also leads to their rapid and uneven wear.
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If the front tires wear the tread edges the fastest, then the middle part of the rear tires. Swapping shoes from back to front and, accordingly, vice versa, will allow the rear tires to wear out on the sidewalls, and the front tires along the plane. This extends the service life of the kit, reduces noise and vibration.
Of course, if you have extra money, you can simply change the front tires after they wear out, since this will have to be done twice as often as with the rear. Thus, you will have to buy six tires instead of four. But it is much easier to arrange a rotation for them, extending the service life by one and a half times. nine0009
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Tire manufacturers recommend changing tires every six months or after 8,000-12,000 kilometers. Since in Russia law-abiding drivers must change “winter” to “summer” for any reason and vice versa, it is very convenient for them to combine one action with another.
In most cases, the tires should be rotated in the following order: left rear to left front, right rear to right front, left front to right rear, and right front to left rear.
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However, if your machine has tires with an asymmetric tread pattern, they must not be swapped from one side to the other. On "charged" and sports models, wheels of different sizes are often installed, and there you can only throw tires from right to left. Therefore, before proceeding with the rotation operation, carefully study the markings of your tires.
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Many factors affect how long a car tire lasts. Driving style, technical condition of the car chassis, wheel alignment, tire pressure, quality of the tires themselves, type of drive. Naturally, a summer resident who drives to his hacienda only in the warm season will have tires that will last much longer than those of an aggressive street racer who is used to starting abruptly from traffic lights. A racer can wear out the tread to the cord in a month, and a summer resident can ride the same tires for ten years until they become hardened or "square" after another long parking of the car. nine0009
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Wheels are swapped to make them last longer, at least experienced drivers often used this trick before. Today, he is almost forgotten.
The fact is that the tires on the front and rear axles are subjected to different loads. Because of this, the degree of tire wear in front and behind is different. The front wheels are loaded more heavily, as there is a heavy power unit in front under the hood of the car. Plus, steering also increases tire wear. Thus, the edges of the tread are worn off on the front tires, on the rear tires, the middle part suffers mainly. Affects the degree of wear and type of drive. The tires of the driving wheels wear out more intensively. The rotation of the wheels makes it possible to make the wear of all tires more uniform. nine0009
Most machine manuals tell you to swap wheels. Put the front back, rear - forward. In this case, it is not necessary to change the side of the wheel installation. And you need to regularly check the tread height and tire pressure.
Wheels with directional tire tread are changed so that the direction of rotation of the wheel does not change.
