Rotating your tires is an easy way to extend their life and keep the ride of your vehicle smooth. Many tires are rotated front to back and side to side, but some tires are directional, which means they’re only supposed to turn in one direction. They have to stay on the same side of the car. Directional tires often have arrows on the tire’s sidewall to show you the direction in which they should turn. If you are not sure what kind of tires you have, we can help you.
You should do this service only if you can do it for $20 or less, in our opinion. The financial benefit of rotating tires is that you’ll increase the useful life of the tire. But if you pay more than about $20, you’ll probably wipe out any savings you might have gained. Make sure you rotate your tires when they’re already off your car for another service, such as a brake repair. That way, you won’t have to pay extra.
You don’t have to rotate your tires, but by rotating them, you will increase your tires life because they will wear more evenly. Have your tires rebalanced only if you feel a shimmy or a vibration.
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