How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires

Keeping you on Jackson roads safely and for many miles to come means knowing how to take excellent care of your tires. Among other services like tire balancing and alignment, tire rotations are vital to your tires’ health and lifespan! So, how often should you rotate your tires? Refer to the guide below to learn when to rotate tires, why it’s important, and schedule a rotation! Order new tires through us and have them shipped directly to our service center for professional installation!

How Many Miles to Rotate Tires 

A two-wheel-drive daily vehicle used for commutes and weekend errands around Humboldt will need a tire rotation every 5,000-7,500 miles. However, if your vehicle is an all-wheel-drive, about how many miles to rotate tires then? About every 3,500-5,000 miles. 

Two-wheel-drive vehicles send power to only two wheels, either the front two wheels for front-wheel-drive models or the back to for rear-wheel-drive vehicles. These models can go longer distances between rotations because only two tires are subject to receiving power wear and tear. In all-wheel-drive models, all four tires get power, meaning they wear faster. Understanding what causes tire wear, and frequenter tire rotations will keep your AWD drivetrain road-ready. 

Other Signs for When to Rotate Tires

Besides knowing how many miles to rotate tires per your vehicle’s specific owner’s manual, other signs tell when to rotate tires. Here are some things to look for that could mean a tire rotation is in order: 

• Reduced tread depth: Regardless of mileage recommendations, if you suspect your tire treads look worn, measure them. Use the penny test or a tire tread depth gauge to get a measurement. If they are balding or losing traction, time for a tire rotation, or even new tires.
• Vibrating or shaking: If you notice that your vehicle is shaking or seems to vibrate as you drive around Dyersburg, this could indicate the need for rotation. Vibrating and shaking result from uneven tires and reduces your fuel economy—time for a rotation. 
• Pressure loss: If one or more of your tires seems to be losing pressure quite often, it may be carrying a heavier load than the other tires as a result of uneven wear. Schedule a rotation, and this may be the fix!

Schedule Your Tire Rotation at Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Jackson)

We can walk you through how to jump start your car and give you other helpful service tips with our online maintenance guides. So, how often should you rotate tires? It is most likely about every 5,000 miles unless your car shows any of the aforementioned signs that a rotation is in order prior to that mileage count! If you suspect your vehicle is ready for tire service, schedule your rotation at our Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Jackson) service center right here online. For more helpful information on how to keep your vehicle running optimally throughout Brownsville and beyond, contact us today!