Importance of Rotating Tires and Aligning Wheels

How Often Do You Need Tire Rotations? Like oil and filter changes, tire rotations are one of the most frequent auto repairs. You'll book a tire rotation at least once or twice a year. The recommended interval is every six months or 6,000 miles. Rotating the tires on your Subaru Outback will foster an even wear-down rate, which creates improved traction and consistency when you drive around Countryside. If you don't schedule tire rotations, you'll end up needing new tires that much sooner.

When Should You Schedule an Alignment? When you get a tire rotation, you can request an alignment check. If you're noticing that your Subaru Ascent drifts to the left or right, you should book a front-end alignment. Other signs are a crooked steering wheel or rapid tire wear. Wheels typically become misaligned after an accident or encountering a pothole or curb. Wheel alignments aren't considered routine maintenance like tire rotations, but you should still have it checked once every year.