tire rotation

Tread wear equalizer

Tire rotation is the practice of periodically moving a vehicle's tires to different positions—front to back, side to side, or diagonally—to promote even wear and extend tire life.

Most manufacturers recommend rotation every 5,000 to 8,000 miles: I'm due for a tire rotation.

Opposites
maintenance action type

tire rotationtire replacement

Mounting fresh wheels

wheel alignment · flat tire · tire balancing

maintenance philosophy

tire rotationdeferred maintenance

Postponed upkeep work

Family

tire, rotation

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G