Q: How often should my tires be rotated?

asked by on December 11, 2015

How often should my tires be rotated?

Since tires are such an important part of your driving experience, it is crucial that you have the rotated whenever they are scheduled for maintenance. To tell how often your tires should be rotated.

  1. Follow the recommended service schedule for tire rotations.

  2. Have the dealer rotate the tires when signs of tire wear begin to show to lengthen life of the tires.

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