Should Front and Rear Tires Be Rotated?

[Walter]

It is recommended to rotate the front and rear tires on the same side every approximately 10,000 kilometers. Most family cars are front-wheel drive, meaning the front tires are responsible for both steering and driving the vehicle, leading to uneven wear between front and rear tires. Additionally, tire wear is influenced by the vehicle's weight distribution, making tire rotation beneficial for achieving even wear. More details are as follows: 1. Secondly, the tire pressure of all four tires cannot be exactly the same, and generally, the rear tires have higher pressure. It is acceptable for front and rear tires to have different pressures, which does not affect the vehicle. However, the tire pressure on the left and right sides should ideally be the same, with minor differences allowed, preferably not exceeding 0.1 bar. The main impact of uneven tire pressure between left and right tires is vehicle drift, where the car tends to pull toward the side with lower tire pressure while driving, making driving both tiring and dangerous. Prolonged uneven pressure can also lead to uneven wear on the left and right tires. 2. Tire replacement is somewhat related to the mileage driven but not significantly. The key is to regularly check the tire wear indicators. When the tread wear reaches the wear indicator, it means the tires need to be replaced. If there is uneven wear on the tire edges or bulging on the tire sidewalls, the tires should be replaced immediately.