How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

Bentonville and Springdale drivers often want to know how to get the most and often ask us, “How often should you rotate your tires?” It’s generally recommended nowadays to rotate your tires roughly every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Learn a bit more with us below as we go over how many miles you should rotate your tires and how often based on your drivetrain. We also offer plenty of service coupons at Breeden Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM to help you save money on your next maintenance visit!

When to Rotate Tires: FWD & RWD Drivetrains

When you have a FWD vehicle, the power is sent from the engine to the front wheels. The opposite is true with a RWD vehicle where power is sent from the engine directly to the rear wheels. Because of these, drivers can expect their front wheels to wear down more when driving a FWD vehicle and their rear wheels to wear down more with RWD. Both are very comparable when it comes to rotating your tires:

1. Rotate your tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Look at the details in your owner’s manual for specifics based on your make and model.
2. The steps are as follows for FWD drivetrains: move the rear tires to the front and flip sides, so the rear right tire goes to the front left, and the rear left goes to the front right. When you move the front tires back, they can stay on the same side. This is called the forward cross pattern.
3. With a RWD vehicle, you will need to perform the rearward cross, which is just the opposite of the forward cross. Move the front tires directly back, then the back tires forward, switching sides while you do so.

If you frequently drive on rough or unpaved roads, then you will probably need to rotate your tires more often. Our team at Breeden Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM in Fort Smith can develop a maintenance plan adapted to your vehicle’s usage.

When to Rotate Tires: AWD Vehicles

If you’re driving an AWD model, the mileage will be a bit different for your rotations. That’s because all-wheel drive vehicles have a different wear pattern than RWD or FWD vehicles. You actually may need to get your tires rotated more often, about every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or every 6 months. It’s important to refer to your owner’s manual for specific vehicle recommendations. In this case, when you’re performing a tire rotation, the rear tires move forward and switch sides and the front tires move backward and switch sides. 

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires at Breeden Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM?

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