Rotation

Your tires should be rotated every other oil change or every 10000KM. Neglecting to rotate tires is a major cause of premature tire wear

The weight of a vehicle is not evenly distributed to all four car tires. Therefore, regular rotation is necessary to maintain even tread wear and get the most out of your tires.

There are several methods of rotation. For all-season tires and most vehicles on the road, tires from the rear axle are moved to the drive axle and crossed to opposite sides of the vehicle. The tires from the front axle are moved to the rear, but remain on the same sides. This is known as the ‘modified X’ pattern.

Tires with directional design are rotated differently. In this case, all tires remain on the same side of the vehicle and are rotated straight forward and straight back.

For 4WD vehicles, it is recommended to switch all four tires, both from side-to-side and in axle position.
Check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s rotation recommendations. If no rotation period is specified, tires should be adjusted every 10,000 km’s. 4WD tires may require rotation as soon as every 4,000 km’s. The first rotation of your tires is the most important.