How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

The service center at Great Lakes Volkswagen of Canton is often asked about when to rotate tires. So, how often should you rotate your tires? Most automotive experts will tell you to rotate your tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. However, we highly recommend taking a look at your owner’s manual to see if there are different recommendations from the manufacturer. Learn more about when to rotate tires in the guide below from Great Lakes Volkswagen of Canton. 

How Many Miles to Rotate Tires: FWD and RWD Vehicles

Do you drive a front-wheel drive vehicle around North Canton and Akron? If so, the power from the engine is sent to the front wheels. Because the front wheels receive the bulk of the engine power, they wear down more quickly than the rear tires. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the opposite is true. The rear wheels receive the majority of the engine’s power, so those tires wear down faster. Keep these tips in mind: 

• Expect to perform a tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. If there are different recommendations from the manufacturer in your owner’s manual, follow the instructions of the automaker. 
• If you plan to perform a DIY tire rotation on a front-wheel drive vehicle, move the rear tires to the front and swap sides. When you move the front tires back, keep them on the same side.
• For a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the process will need to be reversed. Move the front tires directly back, and move the back tires forward as you switch sides.

Driving habits could affect how many miles to rotate tires. Reach out to our experts, and we can create a customized plan to keep your tires in peak condition. 

How Many Miles to Rotate Tires: AWD Vehicles 

Tires on all-wheel drive vehicles wear differently, so tire rotations are usually needed more frequently. Typically, you should perform a tire rotation on an all-wheel drive model every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. As mentioned above, if there are different recommendations in your owner’s manual, follow what the automaker encourages you to do. 

Tire Rotation Benefits 

Now that you know when to rotate tires, we’re happy to share the benefits of this service: 

• Less stress on the drivetrain
• Better traction on slippery roads
• Quieter road noise

Set Up a Tire Rotation Today

Is it time for your next tire rotation? Visit Great Lakes Volkswagen of Canton for an appointment at your earliest convenience. Contact us today for details.