When to Rotate Tires

You’ve probably heard that tire rotation is important. But how do you know when to rotate tires? Typically, every 3,700-5,000 kilometres is when most tires should be rotated. But that’s not true of every type of car, and can change due to road and weather conditions. Our service department wants to help you keep your car running on our Grand Prairie roads. That’s why we’ve put together the guidelines below on how many kilometres to rotate tires. So, read on to learn when to rotate tires on your vehicle.

When to Rotate Tires and How to Do It

Did you know that tire rotation on all-wheel drive vehicles needs to be done more often than on vehicles with other types of drivetrains? We break out when to rotate tires by drivetrain below, as well as how to do it, for our intrepid Fort McMurray customers who like to tackle projects like this themselves:

FWD Car or Truck

• How many kilometres to rotate tires: 3,700-5,000
• 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 kilometres to rotate tires: 3,700-5,000
• 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 kilometres to rotate tires: 3,700-5,000
• 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 kilometres to rotate tires: 3,100 to 4,600 kilometres
• How to do it: Don’t! Schedule an appointment to have a professional do this.

When to Rotate Tires on a Dually Truck

You should rotate the tires on a dually pickup truck just as often as you would on other vehicles. The main difference is in how it is done, as you are dealing with six tires instead of four. Follow the steps below:

How to Rotate Tires on a Dually Truck

• How many kilometres to rotate tires: 3,700-5,000 kilometres 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 Service Centre at Southview Acura of Edmonton Help

The trained professionals in our service centre know when to rotate tires and can have you back on the road in no time. So, schedule an appointment with us. And, if you’d like to learn more, check out our post on the difference between all-season and winter tires. We’re just a short drive away from Sherwood Park, so drop by or contact us today!