How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

As such, take a look at how often you should rotate your tires, a handy guide from the friendly, helpful team at Don Hattan Dealerships in Wichita.

Your owner’s manual is the first place you should look for rotating tires on your new or used vehicle. Find the maintenance schedule where you’ll see a handy chart that should give a mileage rating in between rotating tires. For most FWD or RWD vehicles, where two wheels have the power, we recommend rotating tires every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. That’s about every six months. Think of it this way: Every time you get an oil change, rotate the tires when you schedule your service.

For AWD, we recommend rotating tires every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. That’s because the vehicle automatically shifts power from one set of wheels to another. This can create uneven wear on your tires, depending on the driving conditions. Tire rotations don’t take very long at all.

Driving conditions and road conditions also determine how often you should rotate your tires. Off-roading, gravel roads, and dirt roads can cause more wear on your tires. The more miles you drive, the more often you should rotate your tires to lessen the threat of tread wear. Consider coming in for a tire rotation every three to four months with harsh driving conditions.

Whether you’re off-roading by El Dorado Lake or heading on a ski trip to Colorado, rotate your tires before and after a heavy-duty trip. Not only will we rotate your tires, but we’ll also look for signs of wear you should know about. While we have the tires off, we’ll examine the brakes, shocks, struts, and undercarriage to see if anything is amiss or needs immediate attention.

When you purchase a vehicle at Don Hattan Dealerships in Wichita, we want you to get the most out of your investment. Whether you need your vehicle for work, play, basic errands, or long-distance travel, we want you to be as safe as possible. If you’re interested in something on our lot, stop by to take a test drive. Need more information? Contact us or call. We’re happy to help in any way we can!