Should Front and Rear Tires Be Rotated?
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Car front and rear tires need to be rotated. Generally, it is recommended to swap the front and rear tires after driving 15,000 to 20,000 kilometers. Below is relevant information about front and rear tire rotation: 1. In most car designs, to maintain vehicle stability, the rear tires tend to have slightly different performance characteristics, making them more prone to wear. Therefore, front and rear tire rotation is necessary, which is known as the four-wheel rotation method. 2. Rotating the front and rear tires can alter the positions of partial tire wear and appropriately extend tire lifespan. For family cars, it's generally advised to perform one adjustment every 20,000 kilometers, with an annual mileage of about 10,000 kilometers. 3. Four-wheel rotation can enhance driving safety and reduce abnormal tire wear.
My neighbor has been in auto repair for almost twenty years, and he says tire rotation is especially important. The front wheels handle steering and braking, so they wear out 20-30% faster than the rear tires. If you never rotate them, the front pair will wear out quickly—not only wasting money but also increasing the risk of skidding during rainy-day braking. Personally, I rotate my tires every 8,000 kilometers or so, which extends their lifespan by an extra 20,000-30,000 kilometers. If the steering pulls to one side after rotation, it’s likely a wheel balancing issue, and you’ll need a professional shop to fix it. Remember to cross-rotate: swap the left front to the right rear and the right front to the left rear for even wear distribution.
