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How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

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If you’re not sure when to rotate your tires, let the Five Star Toyota of Milledgeville fill you in! When you know how many miles to rotate tires and you adhere to the recommended schedule, you’re not only adding lifespan to your tires but you’re also doing what’s necessary to drive safer in Eatonton and Monticello. Most vehicles need their tires rotated somewhere between 5,000-7,000 miles, but you need to check your owner’s manual to find out exactly how many miles to rotate tires. Find out more about when to rotate tires and the best ways to do it with the service team at Five Star Toyota of Milledgeville. 

Why is Tire Rotation Important? 

Before we get into the “how” of tire rotation, let’s look at the “why.” When you stay on schedule for tire rotations you’ll get the best possible traction when you need it most on slick or bumpy roads. You’ll enjoy a quieter ride while your drivetrain isn’t as stressed as it is when your tires are overdue for rotation. If you get your tires rotated on time and maintain the tire pressure your owner’s manual recommends, you’ll be taking vital steps toward a safer, longer life for your tires. 

How Many Miles to Rotate Tires On AWD Vehicles

Different drivetrains have different tire rotation needs. If your vehicle is AWD, that means power from the engine is distributed to all four tires as needed, based on the road conditions. Because of this, it’s likely each tire will have a different degree of wear. Experts recommend 3,000-5,000 miles between rotations.

When to Rotate Tires on FWD and RWD Vehicles 

Like all-wheel drive, the name of the drivetrain tells you where engine power is directed and where you can expect more wear when you’re rotating tires on a front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive vehicle. The goal of tire rotation is to have your tires wear as evenly as possible. You can do this by using the proper rotation pattern for the drivetrain: 

  • 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. The rear tires will stay on the same side when moved to the front. 

Your driving habits will also affect how many miles you need to rotate tires. Off-road driving or consistent high-mileage driving will wear your tires out faster, so you’ll want to rotate them more frequently. 

Schedule a Tire Rotation Today! 

Is it time to get your tires rotated near Gray? Schedule an appointment at Five Star Toyota of Milledgeville! You can save money on this and other maintenance and service appointments when you use our service specials

 

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