How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

There are so many numbers floated around by service professionals and everyday car owners, leaving the average Mansfield driver to wonder, how often should you really rotate your tires? The reason everyone seems to have a different answer is because when to rotate tires can be subjective depending on your driving habits. The general recommendation for the average Bucyrus car owner looks something like every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. If you still want to learn more about how many miles to rotate tires, check out our guide, below!

How Many Miles to Rotate Tires with RWD or FWD 

Lots of Ashland residents are driving cars with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or front-wheel drive (FWD). With RWD, engine power is directed mostly to the rear tires, and vice versa with FWD. Thus, the tires that receive most of the power are going to wear out at a faster rate than the others. Tire rotations are intended to move the tires around so that the rate of tire wear is as balanced as possible. Here’s what to know if you drive a car with FWD or RWD:

• Curious when to rotate tires with FWD or RWD? The basic interval (5,000 to 7,500 miles) applies! You should also check what your owner’s manual tells you. 
• This is the FWD tire rotation pattern: the rear right tire moves to the front left and the rear left tire moves to the front right, but the front tires stay on the same side when moved to the back.
• This is the RWD tire rotation pattern: the front right tire goes to the back left and the front left tire goes to the back right, but the back tires stay on the same side when moved to the front.
• You may need to rotate your tires more often if you have a high-mileage daily commute or you often take your car on rough or unpaved roads. 

Unsure of how many miles to rotate your tires based on your unique driving habits? Our team would be happy to help you make a schedule! Contact us or call 1-419-827-3815 to speak with a friendly advisor today.

When to Rotate Tires on AWD Vehicles

How often should you rotate your tires if your car has all-wheel drive (AWD)? With an AWD car, the engine power is distributed amongst all four tires depending on the road conditions. This means each tire could experience a different rate of wear, so you should rotate them a little more often, about every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Again, you should confirm with your owner’s manual how many miles to rotate tires on your AWD car. 

Why Rotate Tires? 

If you’re purposeful about when you schedule your tire rotations, you can align your tire rotations with your oil change schedule. Tire rotations are just as important as oil changes, here’s why:

• Tire rotations ensure you have good traction, especially when road conditions are poor
• You’ll enjoy a quieter ride quality when your tires have uniform treadwear 
• Keeping up uniform treadwear also relieves strain on the drivetrain
• Rotating tires regularly extends the tire life 

Book Your Next Tire Rotation at Buckeye Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT Superstore! 

When was the last time you rotated your tires? If it’s been a while, schedule an appointment with Buckeye Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT Superstore. Our service center will keep you moving on the Shelby roads in a comfortable, performance-optimized vehicle!