Tire Rotation Clarified

Understanding tire rotation service and why it’s necessary begins with an automotive load-bearing physics lesson - vehicles have four-wheel positions with different road forces. Front wheels handle steering pressures and the additional engine weight held by the front axle. Tires left in the front wheel positions generally wear faster than those located in the rear. Rotation service mitigates irregular wear risk by subjecting the tires to comparable long-term handling pressures.

Tire Rotation Benefits

Subjecting the tires to comparable long-term handling pressures yields significant benefits beginning with even treadwear. Drivers that get tire rotation services every 7,500 to 10,000 miles invite these benefits into their driving experience:

• Smoother handling with reduced vibration and optimal traction in adverse conditions
• Extended tire life
• Lower tire replacement and operating costs
• Better safety

Symptoms of Needing Tire Rotation

Drivers that leave the wheels in the same position invite consequences beginning with rapid treadwear. We recommend rotating the tires in response to any of these symptoms:

• Tires have different wear patterns
• Vibration in the cabin/steering wheel that usually worsens with acceleration
• Tires lose air pressure

Certified Tire Rotation Service Overview

A certified technician removes the wheel assemblies to expose the braking system components that get a quick inspection, including brake pad measurement. We inspect the tires for irregular tread wear, measure the tread, and adjust air pressures. We remount the tires according to the universal rotation pattern, including lug nuts torqued, to your model’s recommended weight.