What are the common methods for tire rotation?
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Tire rotation methods vary depending on different situations: 1. For rear-wheel drive vehicles, move the left front to the right rear, right front to the left rear, left rear to the left front, and right rear to the right front; 2. For front-wheel drive vehicles, move the left rear to the right front, right rear to the left front, left front to the left rear, and right front to the right rear; 3. For four-wheel drive vehicles, cross-rotate all four wheels, moving the left front to the right rear, right front to the left rear, left rear to the right front, and right rear to the left front; 4. For vehicles with a same-size spare tire, swap the left front or left rear with each other, move the spare tire to the right front, the right front to the right rear, and the right rear wheel becomes the spare tire.
When it comes to tire rotation methods, as someone with over a decade of car repair experience, I often share with fellow car enthusiasts. The most commonly used method is the cross rotation, which suits most vehicles. For example, you move the front left tire to the rear right, the front right tire to the rear left, and then directly move the rear tires forward. This is called cross rotation, which helps evenly distribute wear and extend tire life. It's especially suitable for front-wheel-drive vehicles to prevent the front tires from wearing out too quickly. I recommend doing this every 5,000 to 8,000 kilometers. It's simple to perform, and all you need is a jack. Additionally, don’t forget to check tire pressure and tread depth. If the tires are wearing unevenly on one side, it’s a sign that the vehicle needs an alignment. In short, DIY is easy and can save you a lot on repair costs.
