One of the maintenance topics we hear about a lot here at the Chevrolet Buick GMC Of Fairbanks service center near North Pole is when to rotate tires. People often ask us “Well, how often should you rotate your tires?”, to which we reply something like “Every 5,000 to 8,000 miles is a good average for how many miles to rotate tires.” Though this is a good ground rule, you should definitely defer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual when in doubt or contact our service experts.
Both front-wheel and rear-wheel drive are types of “two-wheel-drive” (2WD) technologies. Each simply refers to where power from the engine is sent to. For a front-wheel-drive car, it is sent to the front tires. For a rear-wheel-drive car, it is sent to the rear tires. In either type of car, power distribution will be heavier towards the front or rear axle, respectively. Here’s what to remember when rotating FWD or RWD car tires when it comes to how many miles to rotate tires and more:
AWD cars are a different breed than 2WD cars, and so their tire rotation intervals are different, too. Since power from your engine is sent to every wheel when you engage AWD, most AWD tires should be rotated roughly every 3,000 to 5,000 miles if you use AWD regularly in Fort Wainwright. You’ll also follow these tips when rotating your tires at home:
Pro Tip: We recommend drawing a simple diagram of your drivetrain and using color-coded arrows to help you move your tires properly. If you prefer to have the professionals do it at our service center instead, just schedule service online now!
Now you know when to rotate tires. But why do it? Here are the main benefits to tire rotation:
Ready to book your next service appointment or tire rotation appointment at our service center near Eielson Airforce Base? Call now. Otherwise, we invite you to check out our tire finder tool to help you purchase new tires that match your needs.
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