How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

How often should you rotate your tires? Most car maintenance experts agree that how many miles to rotate your tires varies based on how you drive, but a general rule of thumb is to rotate every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. For specific figures, always refer to your owner’s manual. Alternatively, reach out to us here at the Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service center. We’re here to provide you with service tips and advice so you can keep your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram vehicle in its best shape!

Why and How Many Miles Should You Rotate Your Tires?

Before we discuss how often should you rotate your tires, let’s explain why it’s important to rotate them at all. Here are some expected benefits to rotating your tires regularly, per manufacturer or OEM recommendations:

• Improved traction on slippery roads
• Less noise on the road
• Relieves unnecessary stress on the drivetrain

Prepping to drive on hazardous road conditions due to inclement weather around Pinebluff? Rotating your tires frequently so that no one tire is more overly worn than the next can help you maintain optimal traction.

How Many Miles to Rotate Tires with AWD, FWD, or RWD

Front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive are just two different two-wheel drivetrain systems, and all-wheel-drive sends power to all four wheels when driving around Camden, so how could these technologies possibly affect how often you should rotate your tires? Well, we could understand you thinking this way, but in actuality, a set of tires getting the bulk of the engine power will wear faster than the others. See how many miles to rotate tires for AWD, FWD, and RWD below:

• For FWD or RWD cars (aka cars with 2WD) tire rotation should be performed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or so, as a general rule.
• If rotating your own tires on a FWD vehicle, flip sides when moving the rear tires. In other words, the rear right tire will go on the front left. Front tires, however, should be kept on the same side when moving them backward.
• When rotating tires on an RWD car, flip sides when moving the front tires to the back, but keep the rear tires on the same side when moving them to the front.
• Remember: activities like racing or off-roading will affect how often you need to rotate your tires. Consult our service experts at Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for more information on how many miles to wait before rotating your tires given your unique driving habits.

Contact our tire center or service center today for more service information on how and when to rotate tires based on your vehicle’s drivetrain.

AWD Tire Rotation Best-Practices

Curious how often you should rotate your tires with an AWD vehicle? On AWD cars, tire wear is different for every tire, since AWD car tires can be subjected to different speeds. Accordingly, if you drive a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram car around Sheridan or Pinebluff, you should rotate your tires every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

If you can’t remember the last time you had a tire rotation on your car, schedule service at Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today. We’ll perform an inspection to see if you’re due for a rotation.

Schedule a RAM Tire Rotation at Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Ready to learn more about how often to rotate tires or how to perform a DIY tire rotation in Fordyce? We can help! Just contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you further. Alternately, stop by our service center when safe for a tire rotation, brake pad replacement, oil change, or any other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram service or maintenance. We’re here to help.