What Is a Tire Rotation

Tire rotation is when you switch the positions of the tires on your car. For example, a tire on the front right might be moved to the back, it might be moved to the left, or maybe even both. It all depends on the specific pattern of tire rotation for your car. Our certified technicians know exactly the pattern necessary for your car, which is why we’re the best suited to perform your tire rotations. Using the wrong pattern could mean your tires wear out faster.

The Reason We Rotate Tires

Each position on your car for each wheel has a unique pattern of wear that it puts on your wheel. To get an idea of why this is, think of the weight of your car. The front of your vehicle is most likely heavier than the rear since the engine is positioned in front of the driver. The tires in the front will most likely start to wear faster since they have to handle a heavier load. A tire rotation moves each tire so that it can take a different pattern of wear, averaging out the wear that each tire takes after just four rotations.