How Often to Rotate Tires?

Being sure your vehicle’s tires get the maintenance they need on a regular basis allows them to last longer and perform at a high level during your Scottsbluff, Nebraska; Sheridan, Riverton, Lander, Cody, Casper, Rock Springs, or Powell, Wyoming, travels.

Here’s how often you should have the following tire procedures completed:

Tire Rotations	Every 5,000 - 7,500 miles
Tire Balancing	Every 12,000 miles
Wheel Alignments	Every 5,000 - 7,500 miles

If you’ve specifically been wondering about how often tires should be rotated to get the most out of them, read through this brief guide prepared for you by the team at Fremont Motor Companies.

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Tire Rotations

It’s recommended that tires be rotated about every six months or 5,000 to 7,500 miles. When this occurs, the tires are either switched from front to back or from left to right. You can find the recommended rotation pattern for your vehicle in your owner’s manual.

Why Is Rotating My Tires Important?

Moving your tires from position to position around the vehicle is important because it helps promote even wear and tear across their surfaces. This action allows them to last longer. If tires were left in the same spots without being rotated, they’d wear down faster and have a significantly shorter lifespan.

This can be seen in tires that aren’t rotated often enough. For example, if a tire has spent too much time in the front, the outside of the tread will begin to display excessive wear. 

How Drivetrain Comes Into Play

The following drivetrains contribute in different ways to how your tires exhibit wear and tear:

• Front-wheel drive
• Rear-wheel drive
• All-wheel drive

A front-wheel drive vehicle demands more from the front tires because of the role they play in steering and how power is transferred. As a result, they’ll wear down faster. This is the same for tires on all-wheel drive vehicles. A rear-wheel drive vehicle lets its tires age evenly because steering and power transfer duties are divided more evenly between the two.

How to Check My Tires?

Be sure to take a look at the condition of your tires from time to time. Factors like driving behavior, road conditions, and the quality of the tires themselves can cause them to need to be rotated or require attention sooner than you might think. Here are a few things to consider while you’re checking out your vehicle’s tires:

• Uneven wear
• Separated tread
• Swollen or cracked portions 

Uneven wear can simply mean it’s time for a routine tire rotation. A tire that’s worn or cracked will need to be replaced. If there’s any swelling or cracking on a tire, it should be replaced right away to avoid a blowout.  

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If you have any questions about this information on tire rotations, don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our team via email or phone. We’ll be happy to answer those questions as quickly as possible.

Drivers near Scottsbluff, NE; Cody, Rock Springs, Riverton, Powell, Lander, Casper, or Sheridan, WY, whose vehicles are due for a tire rotation, tire balancing, or wheel alignment can have these services performed by the team at Fremont Motor Companies. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.