How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

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When you rotate your tires on a regular basis, you can expect more time to pass between full tire replacements. How often should you rotate your tires? It varies based on several factors, such as the type of tires you have, your drivetrain, and more. Generally speaking, though, tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. It’s a good idea for Columbia drivers to get a tire rotation along with their routine oil changes. Seeking more information on when to rotate tires? Learn more with the Jim Hudson Ford Service Department.

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When to Rotate Tires: FWD and RWD Vehicles

Your drivetrain significantly influences how quickly your tires wear down on Irmo roads. For example, a Ford with front-wheel drive delivers power to the front tires, so those take on the most wear. Meanwhile, a Ford with rear-wheel drive sends power to the back tires, which in turn bear the bulk of wear. When it comes time to rotate your tires, it’s important to note the following:

Consult your owner’s manual for specifics on exact mileage intervals between tire rotations.
For a FWD tire rotation, the front tires will move to the back on the same side they were originally. However, the back tires will switch sides (back left to front right and back right to front left).
The opposite is the technique for a RWD tire rotation. The front tires will swap as they move to the back (front left to back right and front right to back left), while the rear wheels will remain on their designated sides in a move to the front.

Do you frequently venture off the Chapin roads? Remember that off-roading also affects how often you need a tire rotation. The service experts at Jim Hudson Ford can help you determine a maintenance schedule that matches your driving habits.

When to Rotate Tires: AWD Vehicles

Curious as to how many miles to rotate tires on AWD Ford models? Every tire wears differently on vehicles with all-wheel drive, and rarely do they wear at the same rate. This makes knowing when to rotate tires more difficult. The standard timeline ranges from 8,000 to 10,000 miles, but your owner’s manual will lay out more specifics. You can always schedule service with Jim Hudson Ford, and our technicians can perform an inspection to let you know if you’re due for a rotation.

Schedule Your Next Tire Rotation at Jim Hudson Ford!

Get in touch with Jim Hudson Ford to schedule your next tire rotation near Columbia or for more tire care tips, including how your Tire Pressure Light Monitoring System works or what to do if your car shakes when braking. You can also learn how often to change your cabin air filter with our team Our certified technicians are here to answer your questions and conduct any maintenance or repair you bring our way!

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license fees. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.