Why rotate tires

The rear tires just follow the fronts, so they usually wear more evenly. If you leave tires in place, those outside edges on the front tires will wear down much faster than the rest. You'll have to replace the tires thousands of miles sooner. A poor alignment or unbalanced tires can also cause uneven wear. Rotating tires keeps them from wearing unevenly.

That will make your ride smoother and handling safer. And it extends the life of your tires, saving you time and money in the long run. And, if you do it right, you can get it for free every time! Time for a tire rotation? Save more during our car care special this month. Offer includes free includes free visual brake inspection and fluid top-offs. Visit your nearest location to redeem the offer! Car Care Tips Tips to keep your car on the road.

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Then place the tire that would have gone to the right rear in the spare position. For each side, move the outer dual tire to the inner position, the inner dual tire to the steer position and the steer tire to the outer dual position.

Never include a temporary spare tire in the rotation. Directional tread patterns must be rotated front-to-rear only so the direction of the rotation does not change. Tire Inflation. Tire Inspection. Tire Repair. Maintain Proper Alignment. Watch our Tread Life video to see more rotation patterns. Four-Wheel Drive. Also See. This site uses cookies to enhance your user experience.