How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

Tire rotation is one of your vehicle’s essential services, along with oil changes, battery inspections, and fluid replacements. Regularly rotating your tires keeps them in top conditions and helps them last longer on the Whitewater roads without wearing out. If you’re wondering how many miles to rotate your tires, experts generally agree that you should rotate them every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. However, this number varies based on your vehicle’s drivetrain and a few other key factors–our service team can give you a more specific estimate. Check out the guide below if you’re interested in rotating your tires from home!

Rotating Tires on FWD & RWD Vehicles

Now that we’ve discussed when to rotate tires, let’s go over how to rotate them. While you can turn to a trusted service center like Drive Burtness to rotate your tires for you, the process is relatively straightforward to do from home if you wish. It’s important to follow the steps carefully, as they differ depending on whether your vehicle is two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. If your vehicle has a front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive system, keep these tips in mind:

• You should rotate FWD or RWD tires every 5,000 to 7,5000 miles.
• If your vehicle is front-wheel drive, flip the sides of your tires as you rotate them. This means that you’ll move the rear left tire to the front right axle, and the right rear tire to the front left. However, when you move the front tires to the rear, keep the alignment the same. 
• If your vehicle is rear-wheel drive, invert the process above. Move your front right tire to the rear left axle and the front left tire to the rear right axle while keeping the rear tires the same as you move them to the front.
• The interval for when to rotate your tires depends on your driving habits around Orfordville. If you frequently go off-road in your two-wheel drive vehicle, you should get your tires rotated more often, as they’ll be taking more of a beating when you’re driving.

Rotating Tires on AWD Vehicles

If your car has all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you should rotate your tires more frequently–typically every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. When rotating the tires of an AWD vehicle, you’ll switch alignments for both sets of axles, like so:

1. The left rear goes to the right front spot.
2. The right rear goes to the left front spot.
3. The right front goes to the left rear spot.
4. The left front goes to the right rear spot.

Why Rotate Your Tires?

We’ve talked about the importance of rotating your tires to extend their lifespan, but there are other benefits to regular tire rotation as well! Here are three key advantages to keeping your tires in the best condition possible:

• Improved traction on slippery roads
• Less noise on the road
• Relieves unnecessary stress on the drivetrain

Keep Your Vehicle in Top Condition at Drive Burtness

If you’d prefer to have your tires rotated by a professional, you can schedule an appointment with our service center right from our website! We’ll take care of everything and get you safely back on the Janesville roads in no time. Feel free to contact us with any questions, and a member of our team will be happy to help you. Be sure to keep an eye on our service specials if you’re interested in saving on your appointment!