How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?


Mechanic Rotating Tires

Many factors can affect when to rotate the tires of your vehicle, but the most important factor is what type of drivetrain your vehicle includes. Take a moment to learn about how many miles to rotate your tires given the drivetrain your West Lafayette vehicle is equipped with. Then, if you find your vehicle is due for a rotation, explore the service coupons at Lincoln of Lafayette, IN, and reach out to our tire center. 

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Importance of Tire Rotations 

As you drive around Shadeland, IN, the tread on your tires will wear down unevenly. Inevitably, one of those four tires will wear down more than the others. This problem is exacerbated by the type of drivetrain your vehicle is equipped with. For instance, front-wheel drive vehicles accelerate with their front tires, while rear-wheel drive vehicles accelerate with their rear tires. As certain tires wear down more than the others, their lower stance takes on more and more weight, which causes them to wear down faster and faster. Here are some issues caused by uneven tire tread and weight distribution: 

  • Decreased tire lifespan 
  • Increased risk of blowout 
  • Decreased fuel economy 
  • Warped vehicle alignment and handling 
  • Decreased acceleration times 
  • Decreased drivetrain lifespan 

How Many Miles to Rotate Tires 

How often you should rotate your tires depends on whether your vehicle is equipped with front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive. Compare when to rotate tires for each drivetrain below: 

  • With front-wheel drive vehicles, the front wheels move the vehicle, meaning that your front tires will wear down faster. We recommend a tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. 
  • With rear-wheel drive vehicles, the rear tires move the vehicle. This means your rear tires will wear down more quickly. As with FWD vehicles, we recommend you rotate your tires every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. 
  • Is your vehicle equipped with AWD? These days, most all-wheel drive systems automatically direct torque to each wheel to maximize traction in live conditions. This means that your tires will wear quite randomly. Therefore, it's important to rotate them every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. 

Arrange for a Tire Rotation Near Monticello, IN 

Still have questions about how many miles to rotate your tires? At Lincoln of Lafayette, our technicians are on standby to answer any remaining questions you may have about when to rotate your tires. Simply call us at 765-340-8337. We can even arrange for an appointment if you're due for a tire rotation. But first, explore our service tips for helpful reads on other car-care topics!