How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

If you want to lengthen the lifespan of your tires, schedule tire rotations every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. Usually your owners manual will have a more specific range for your vehicle. So, how often should you rotate your tires? Find out when to rotate tires with BMW of Turnersville near Philadelphia in the guide below!

When to Rotate Your Tires

How often should you rotate your tires? In a front-wheel drive vehicle, the front tires will wear faster because the engine generates power to the front wheels. For rear-wheel drive vehicles, the power from the engine is sent to the rear wheels which causes them to wear quicker. To figure out how and when to rotate your tires, refer to the list below:

• For RWD or FWD vehicles, tire rotation should occur as recommended by your owners manual or every 5,000 to 7,000 miles.

How to Rotate Your Tires 

• FWD vehicles require you to move the rear wheels to the front then switch sides. For instance, the rear right tire will move to the front left spot. When you move the front tires back, keep them on the same exact side.
• RWD vehicles require you to flip the process above. Move the front tires to the back on the same sides but move the rear tires to the front and switch sides.
• Depending on road conditions, tire rotation may need to be carried out more often.

Thinking about rotating your tires at home in Williamstown or Sewell? You can learn how to change your tire with our expert service technicians in Turnersville at BMW of Turnersville.

Tire Rotation on AWD Vehicles

Still not sure how many miles to rotate your tires for on your new AWD BMW model? At BMW of Turnersville, we suggest every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Since each model and trim is different from the others, our service experts urge you to look into your owner’s manual.

Feel free to contact our service center if you’re not sure of the last time you had your tires rotated. We can help you figure out how many miles to rotate your tires once you identify the tread wear difference, especially if the tread variance is over 2/32 an inch.

Learn More Tire Care Tips with BMW of Turnersville

So, how often should you rotate your tires? It depends on if your vehicle is All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive, or Rear-wheel drive. Contact us at BMW of Turnersville to learn more about DIY car care.