Cars with rear-wheel drive may see faster wear on the tires in the back. Even all-wheel-drive vehicles must have tires rotated regularly. Follow a rotation schedule to help maximize tire lifespan, safety, and driving comfort. These benefits add up to a better car ownership experience.
Even though all tires have some work to do, the wear patterns on the tires are still different on the tires, and you need to rotate them. When rotating wheels in a rear-wheel drive vehicle, move the rear wheels to the front and maintain their side.
Can it be too late to rotate tires?
Is it too late? As long as the tires aren’t bald or showing chords, it’s never too late to start rotating your tires. You might not get as much life out of them as you would by rotating them from the beginning, but it will still extend tire life.
- How often should you change your tires?
- If you drive more, you should rotate the tires at least twice a year. In most cases, manufacturers recommend you change the vehicle oil after every 7,500 miles or after six months.
- How do you rotate rear tires?
- Take the rear tires and move them to the opposite front corner (e.g., the right rear tire gets moved to the left front). Rotation pattern for rear-drive vehicles: Move the rear tires straight to the front, then move each front tire to the opposite rear corner (for example, move the right front to the left rear).
- Why do tires wear unevenly?
- In all vehicles, the friction of turning and stopping, and the different suspension geometry between the front and rear wheels, can make tires wear unevenly. For example, tires that steer may see more wear on the edges. Also, if you have any worn suspension components, those can lead to strange wear patterns on your tires.
