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Tire rotation, that is routinely repositioning your vehicle’s tires in specific patterns from front to back or side to side, is an important element of tire upkeep and safety. Additionally, rotating your tires may also be required to keep your tires covered under warranty.
Follow these instructions for rotating radial tires. Determine if your tires are unidirectional or multidirectional Many of the radial tires sold today are unidirectional, meaning they should only roll in one direction.
When rotating tires with directional tread patterns, pay attention to the arrows imprinted on the sidewalls that indicate the direction the tire should spin. Check your vehicle’s owner’s handbook for any manufacturer suggestions. It is critical to maintain the proper rotation direction.
We recommend rotating your tires every 6-8,000 miles, or every other oil change. If your tires develop irregular or uneven wear, you may want to rotate them sooner. Regular visual inspections can help you catch this.
Straight rotation was developed in the early years of radial tires. This rotation method switches the tires front-to-rear but does not cross side to side. This rotation method is used for directional tread patterns.
You should rotate your tires approximately every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (about 9,600 to 13,000 km). For some of you, this is the same time as your car's service. The right time may also be when changing from winter to summer tires.
Directional tires are designed and constructed so that they always rotate in the same direction due to their tread pattern. If your tires are directional, they should only be rotated from front to back (or vice-versa) on the same side of the vehicle.