How often should small car tires be rotated?
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Small car tires should be rotated approximately every 30,000 kilometers. After rotation, it is essential to perform tire dynamic balancing again. Failure to do dynamic balancing may cause steering wheel vibration and body shaking while driving. Proper tire usage mainly focuses on reducing the wear rate and preventing abnormal wear and damage, thereby extending the tire's service life. Situations requiring tire replacement: 1. Tires must be replaced when worn down to the wear limit indicator; 2. Aged tires; 3. Tires with tread deformation or bead damage, those with sidewall damage from driving under-inflated, or those corroded by chemicals should not continue to be used; 4. Bulging tires must not be used; 5. Other damages that affect tire safety also prohibit continued use.
Actually, I personally think tire rotation is extremely important. You see, front and rear tires wear out at different rates, especially the front tires on front-wheel-drive vehicles—they handle steering and bear the engine weight, so they wear out much faster. I usually rotate them every 8,000 kilometers or so, moving the front tires to the rear and crossing the rear tires to the front. For all-wheel-drive vehicles, a simple front-to-rear swap is enough. But it also depends on the actual wear—if the front tires are half-worn while the rear ones are still fairly new, you’ve got to rotate them early. Regular rotation helps even out the lifespan of all four tires, ensuring a stable ride and even shortening braking distances in critical moments!
