When’s the Best Time for a Tire Rotation?

Wondering what the deal is with a tire rotation and whether or not you should get one? The rule of thumb is relatively easy to remember: A good time to rotate your tires is when you get the oil changed, assuming you do that at least once a year and more often if you drive, say, more than 5,000 to 7,500 km annually.

What is a Tire Rotation?

​Tire rotation is the practice of moving the wheels and tires of an automobile from one position to another, to ensure even tire wear. Even tire wear is desirable to extend the useful life of a set of tires. The weight on the front and rear axles differs which causes uneven wear.

​What Are the Benefits of Regular Tire Rotations?

​Rotating your vehicle's tires – periodically changing their position on the vehicle from front to back and/or side to side – delivers three main benefits. Tire rotation can preserve balanced handling and help maintain traction. That's especially important when roads are slick from rain or snow.

So When is the Right Time for a Tire Rotation?

The simple answer is that it depends! Typically, we recommend having your tires rotated every 10,000km. That said, if you use your vehicle for heavy duty work or frequently go off roading, you may want to rotate your tires as frequently as every 5,000km. ​During rotation, each tire and wheel is removed from your vehicle and moved to a different position to ensure that all tires wear evenly and last longer.

Tire rotations are crucial for maintaining the quality of your driving experience, but there’s much more to do if you want to ensure your vehicle is in the best shape possible when you’re on the road. Contact us today and speak to one of our representative about your car maintenance!

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