How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

How often should you rotate your tires? Even if you’re a longtime car owner, you may not know how often to rotate your tires. It’s important to stay attuned to consistent tire rotation to ensure the maximum performance and safety of your vehicle on East Greenwich roads. The interval for when to rotate your tires all depends on factors like drivetrain and your personal driving style. The experts at BMW of Warwick can help answer how often you should rotate your tires. Learn how to rotate your tires at home with our research! 

When To Rotate Tires

So, how often should you rotate your tires? The experts suggest you should have your tires rotated about every 5,000 miles to 7,500 miles. This roughly translates to the number of times you stop in near Providence to get an oil change. When to rotate tires will also depend on if you engage in off-road driving around Cranston. In addition, drivetrain plays an important factor – whether you drive in FWD, RWD, or AWD. Here’s what the experts recommend per powertrain:

Tire Rotation Schedule for FWD

• How Many Miles to Rotate Tires: Rotate every 5,000 to 7,500 miles
• Where Power is Delivered: Engine power is distributed to the front wheels
• Rotation Process: Move rear tires to the front and switch positions from left to right

Tire Rotation Schedule for RWD

• How Many Miles to Rotate Tires: Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or consult your vehicle’s owner manual. 
• Where Power is Delivered: Engine power is distributed to the rear wheels, causing wear. 
• Rotation Process: Front tires are delivered to the back, switched from left to right and vice versa.

Tire Rotation Schedule for AWD

• How Many Miles to Rotate Tires: Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles 
• Where Power is Delivered: Engine power is distributed to all wheels
• Rotation Process: Move the left rear tire to the right front position and the right rear tire to the left front position; then switch the right front tire to the left rear position and the left front tire to the right rear.

Schedule a Tire Rotation at BMW of Warwick 

Now that you know how often you should rotate your tires, visit the Warwick dealership today! Schedule a service with our tire experts today. You can also test drive any BMW vehicle you wish while you’re at the dealership.