Car Tire Rotation
Tires be changed when they reach approximately 4/32 of remaining tread depth.
Since water can't be compressed, you need enough tread depth to allow the rain to escape through the tyre's grooves.
If the water can't escape fast enough, your vehicle's tyres will be forced to hydroplane on top of the water, thereby losing traction and increasing stopping distances.
Tire rotation helps extend the life of your tires and improve performance.
How to rotate tires ?
The exact rotation pattern depends on the vehicle and the tires themselves. Again, the owner's manual should describe the recommended pattern for particular car. The standard pattern is to move the front tires straight to the rear, and move the rear tires to the front, but cross them over (so that the right rear ends up on the left front). The reverse pattern (rear to front, front to rear with a crossover) is also common. The exact pattern isn't really that important as long as you're consistent each time you rotate the tires. Just make sure every tire spends some time at each corner of the car.You can rotate your tire easily and tire rotation process is the same for all tire brands.
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Car Tire Rotation Tools
Lug WrenchA lug wrench is essential for loosening and tightening the nuts that secure the tire to the car. A four-sided wrench is versatile enough to use on a variety of nut sizes and also provides a good grip to get the leverage you need to turn nuts when tightening.
Car JackMost cars come with a small jack packed along with the spare tire kit. This jack is only intended for quick roadside repairs. If you intend to perform DIY maintenance on your car regularly, you should invest in a hydraulic car jack. It provides a reliable lift and can securely hold the weight of the car provided you buy one in the correct size.
Jack StandsIt is unsafe to allow the car to rest only on the lip of the hydraulic jack as you work on the vehicle. You must place jack stands under the car to provide the proper stability. Jack stands are usually sold in sets of two. When you purchase a set, be sure the jack stands are the correct size to support the weight of your vehicle.
6-DIY-Steps For Tire Rotation Process In Your Garage
- Check the rotation pattern of your tires.
- Remove the lug nuts from the first tire you've raised and remove it.
- Rotate the tires in the correct pattern.
- Lower the car.
- Tighten lug nuts using the star pattern.
- Place hubcaps back on the wheels by replacing the lug nuts.
What Car Brands Uses What Tire Brands Most
Michelin = Ford,Toyota,Mercedes,Audi,BMW,Volkwagen,GM,Volvo,Citroen,Peugeot,Subaru,Mitsubishi
Goodyear = Ford,Toyota,GM,Volvo,Volkwagen,Citroen,Peugeot,Subaru,Mitsubishi
Cooper = General Motors,Citroen,Subaru
Bridgestone = Alfa Romeo,Mini,Volkwagen,Jeep,Ford,Toyota,Mercedes,Audi,BMW,GM,Volvo,Mazda,Opel
Pirelli = Ford,Toyota,Mercedes,Audi,BMW,Ferrari,Alfa Romeo
BF Goodrich = Subaru,Mitsubishi,Togg,Ssang Yong,Mazda
Continental = Honda,Hyundai,Daewoo,Acura,Nissan,Ford,Toyota,Mercedes,Audi,BMW,GM,Volvo,Citroen,Peugeot,Subaru,Mitsubishi
Yokohama = Honda,Hyundai,Daewoo,Acura,Nissan,Ford
General = Daewoo,VW,Hyundai,Kia,Mazda,Opel
Hankook = Honda,Hyundai,Daewoo,Acura,Nissan,Ford,Toyota,Mazda