How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

Haldeman Lexus of Princeton wants you to drive safely on our Princeton, NJ streets and highways. That’s why regular tire rotation is so important. And knowing when to rotate tires is crucial, because unevenly worn tires can cause a danger to yourself and others. So don’t put too many miles on those tires before rotating them. How many miles? To rotate tires at the proper mileage, you need to know what kind of drivetrain (front-wheel, rear-wheel, or 4-wheel drive) is on your vehicle. Let’s talk about how often you should rotate your tires for each type of vehicle, then get more tips from our service center, like how to jump-start your car!

When to Rotate Tires

When to rotate tires depends on the drivetrain of the car or truck. Is your vehicle a front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive? The answer to that determines which tires wear the fastest. Here’s a breakdown by drivetrain: FWD Car or Truck

• How many miles to rotate tires: 6,000 to 8,000
• 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: 6,000 to 8,000
• 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: 6,000 to 8,000
• 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: 5,000 to 7,500 miles
• How to do it: Don’t! Have a professional do this

Dually Pickup Truck

• How many miles to rotate tires: 6,000 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)

Schedule Your Service with Haldeman Lexus of Princeton Today

Let’s keep our Hamilton, NJ area roadways safe by knowing when to rotate our tires. The expert service staff at Haldeman Lexus of Princeton know when you should rotate your tires. So bring your car in and let us take care of it. Did you know you can schedule service online? And don’t forget to check out our service specials. While you’re here, take a look at the new Lexus models in our showroom or compare our models like the Lexus GX 460 vs. Acura MDX. We’re located conveniently near Yardley, PA, so stop by or contact us today! When you want to learn more with our team, be sure to read up on Lexus maintenance costs