How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

How often should you rotate your tires? You most likely know tire rotation is important, but do you know when to rotate tires? Most experts say that every 5,000-8,000 miles is a good rule of thumb, but that’s not true of every type of vehicle. 

Our service center wants to help you keep your tires and your car running in top shape on our Daytona Beach roads. That’s why we’ve put together the guidelines below on how many miles to rotate tires. Let’s take a closer look.

When to Rotate Tires

Your tires will last longer when they are rotated on a regular basis, as it will cause them to wear evenly. It’s done differently for every type of drivetrain. How often should you rotate your tires on an all-wheel drive vehicle, as opposed to a front-wheel drive? Rotate your tires according to the guidelines below so you can keep safe while driving along our Port Orange roads:

FWD Car or Truck

• How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 7,000
• Front left tire: rotate to rear right
• Front right tire: rotate to rear left
• Rear left tire: rotate to front left
• Rear right tire: rotate to front right

RWD Car or Truck

• How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 7,000
• Front left tire: rotate to rear left
• Front right tire: rotate to rear right
• Rear left tire: rotate to front right
• Rear right tire: rotate to front left

4WD Car or Truck

• How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 7,000
• Front left tire: rotate to rear right
• Front right tire: rotate to rear left
• Rear left tire: rotate to front right
• Rear right tire: rotate to front left

AWD Vehicle

• How many miles to rotate tires: 3,000 to 5,000 miles
• How to do it: Only a trained professional should do this. Schedule an appointment with our service center. 

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires on a Dually Pickup?

Follow these guidelines for how and when to rotate tires on a dually pickup truck:

• How many miles to rotate tires: 5,000 to 8,000 miles or every six months
• Front left tire: rotate to rear left (outside)
• Front right tire: rotate to rear right (outside)
• Rear left tire (inside): rotate to front left
• Rear left tire (outside): rotate to rear left (inside)
• Rear right tire (inside): rotate to front right
• Rear right tire (outside): rotate to rear right (inside)

Let the Professionals at Daytona Mitsubishi Help

Let’s face it – tire rotation can be a hassle if you’re just doing it with a jack and lug wrench. Why not let the experts in our service center do it? It’s very affordable, especially when you take advantage of our service specials. We’re just a short drive away from both Ormond Beach and Palm Coast, so contact us today!