Can Front and Rear Tires of a Car Be Swapped?

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Front and rear tires of a car can indeed be swapped. Typically, the first rotation should be done at 5,000 kilometers for new cars or new tires, followed by subsequent rotations every 10,000 kilometers. A four-wheel alignment is recommended at 30,000 kilometers or when installing new tires. Tires have different parameters such as toe-in, camber, load, tire pressure, whether they are drive or driven wheels, braking, and cornering grip. After a certain mileage, uneven wear occurs on the inner and outer edges of the tires as well as between the front and rear tires, necessitating rotation and four-wheel alignment for adjustment. The replacement interval for car tires depends on the tire's wear condition and its shelf life. The sidewall of the tire has a four-digit number indicating the manufacturing date, where the first two digits represent the week and the last two digits the year. Generally, tires should not be used for more than 3 years or exceed 60,000 kilometers in mileage.