How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

How many miles should you wait to rotate tires? For most vehicles, a tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,500 miles should suffice. However, it is always a good idea to see what is recommended in your owner’s manual. Still curious when to rotate tires? Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT explains the basics of regular tire rotations in this helpful guide.

Tire Rotations: FWD and RWD Vehicles

The designations of front-wheel and rear-wheel drive let you know where the power from the engine is being sent. With a FWD vehicle, the front tires receive the bulk of the engine power. The opposite is true for RWD models. The tires that receive the majority of the engine power will wear faster than the others. If you drive a FWD or RWD vehicle, you will want to keep these tips in mind when it is time for your next tire rotation. 

• For FWD or RWD cars, tire rotation needs to be performed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Remember that there may be different recommendations from the automaker that should be followed. 
• If you’re performing a DIY tire rotation on a FWD vehicle, you will need to flip sides when moving the rear tires. For example, the rear right tire will go on the front left. As you move the front tires to the back, keep them on the same side.

• The opposite is true for RWD vehicles. Flip sides when moving the front tires to the back, but keep the rear tires on the same side as you move them forward.

• You may need a tire rotation more often based on your driving habits. For example, if you do a lot of off-roading around Omaha and Bellevue, your tires will likely wear down sooner. 

Tire Rotations: AWD Vehicles

With AWD, power from your engine is sent to every wheel. Because of this, tire rotation will need to be done in a specific way and in closer intervals. Usually a tire rotation should be performed on an AWD vehicle every 3,000 – 5,000 miles. Keep these tips in mind if you are rotating your tires at home. 

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.

Drawing a simple diagram of your drivetrain and using color-coded arrows ensures you follow the right tire rotation pattern. You can also leave this task to the professionals at Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT. Set up an appointment with us today. 

Why Tire Rotations are Necessary

In addition to prolonging the life of your tires, regular tire rotations offer these benefits:

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

Find Trusted Tire Care at Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT

For any information regarding tire care, do not hesitate to reach out to the team at Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT. We want to ensure your tires operate at peak performance and safety for many years to come.