How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?


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When you know how often you should rotate your tires, you improve your chances of not having a flat or blowout when you're driving in Macon or Dublin. You can also extend the life of your tires, saving time and money along the way. How many miles to rotate tires with regular driving? Find out when to rotate tires and the best rotation patterns based on your drivetrain with the service center at Five Star Lincoln of Warner Robins.

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Why is it Important to Know When to Rotate Tires? 

Knowing when to rotate tires can keep you on the move in Warner Robins and beyond. If you don't regularly rotate your tires, there's a good chance at least one tire will wear at a different rate than the others. This can have a negative impact on your traction when you need it most. Rotating your tires on schedule can lower the road noise you hear in the cabin while putting less strain on your drivetrain. And since you're lowering your chances of uneven tread loss, flats, and blowouts with regular rotation, you'll save money and gain peace of mind. 

How Many Miles to Rotate Tires on AWD Vehicles

The best way to rotate your tires will depend on what kind of drive train you have. AWD is the easiest. In AWD vehicles, when one axle needs more power, the engine sends the power where it needs to be. While this is great for slippery or rugged conditions, it can make it hard to predict which tire will wear out first. We recommend AWD tire rotations every 3,000-5,000 miles. If you drive a lot of miles on the highway or take your vehicle off-roading, you'll want to rotate your tires closer to 3,000 miles. Your owner's manual will tell you how many miles to rotate tires on your AWD vehicle. 

When to Rotate Tires on FWD and RWD Vehicles 

Knowing how AWD tire rotations work makes it easier to understand how to rotate the tires on an FWD or RWD vehicle. With these drivetrains, the engine can send more power to either the front or rear axle. It follows that front tires wear faster on FWD while rear tires wear faster on RWD models. Because of this, you'll need to modify the tire rotation pattern. Do this every 5,000-7,000 miles, or at the mileage indicated by your owner's manual. Here are the tire rotation patterns for 2WD vehicles: 

  • When rotating the tires on a vehicle with FWD, the rear right tire moves to the front left, and the rear left tire moves to the front right. The front tires can remain on the same side when moved to the back. 
  • For a car with RWD, simply invert the aforementioned pattern. You'll move the front right tire to the rear left, and the front left tire to the rear right. Then, the rear tires will stay on the same side when moved to the front. 

Schedule a Tire Rotation at Five Star Lincoln of Warner Robins

Is it nearing time for a tire rotation? If so schedule an appointment with the Five Star Lincoln service department. We'll take care of your tire rotation and any other maintenance services your car is due to have. If you have any questions about tire wear, contact us and we'll gladly help!Â