How Often Should Car Tires Be Rotated Front to Rear?
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Car tires should be rotated front to rear approximately every 20,000 kilometers. The rotation method depends on the drivetrain configuration: 1. Rear-wheel drive vehicles: Non-driven wheels should be swapped diagonally (left front to right rear, right front to left rear), while driven wheels should be moved straight (right rear to right front, left rear to left front); 2. Front-wheel drive vehicles: Non-driven wheels should be swapped diagonally (right rear to left front, left rear to right front), while driven wheels should be moved straight (right front to right rear, left front to left rear); 3. Four-wheel drive vehicles: Tires should be moved straight front to rear (right rear to right front, left rear to left front). The reasons for rotating tires front to rear are: 1. To maintain even wear across all four tires, thereby extending their overall service life; 2. To ensure handling stability and driving safety.
I've been driving for ten years myself, and tire rotation is quite important. I usually do it every 8,000 kilometers or every six months. Since the front tires are frequently used for steering and driving, they wear out faster. Rotating them ensures all tires wear evenly and extends their lifespan. Once, I delayed rotation by three months, and the left front tire wore out severely, leading to poor traction—I almost skidded on a rainy day. Besides timely rotation, I also make sure to check tire pressure and tread depth regularly, which enhances safety and saves money on tire replacements. New car owners might overlook this, but it's actually simple—just spend a little time at a repair shop to avoid major issues.
