How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

Typically, you should have your Lincoln tires rotated between 5,000 and 8,000 miles. Though this is a good rule of thumb, you’ll want to double check with your owner’s manual to get a more specific tire rotation frequency. Want to learn more about when to rotate tires? Our team at Sid Dillon Ford Crete has plenty oftips and tricks to help.

Rotating Tires on FWD and RWD Vehicles

If you decide to rotate your tires at home, you’ll want to know the difference between FWD and RWD. With front-wheel drive models, the power from the engine goes to the front wheels, while rear-wheel drive models have the power sent to the rear wheels. The tires getting the bulk of the power tend to wear faster than the others. Should you drive a FWD or RWD vehicle, keep these tire rotation tips in mind:

• For FWD or RWD cars, tire rotation needs to be performed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Be sure to consult your owner’s manual for exact figures.
• If you’re performing a FWD tire rotation yourself, keep in mind to flip sides when moving the rear tires. For example, the rear right tire will go on the front left. However, when moving the front tires to the back, keep them on the same side.
• When rotating tires on an RWD car, invert the process above. Flip sides when moving the front tires to the back, but keep the rear tires on the same side when moving them forward.
• Keep in mind how you drive, like off-roading, will affect how often you need to rotate your tires. Talk with the service experts at Sid Dillon Ford Crete to get a better idea of a maintenance schedule that fits your driving habits.

AWD Tire Rotation Tips

If you drive an all-wheel drive, or AWD, model, then you’ll have a different tire rotation pattern to follow. Since the power is sent to all of the tires, the rotation will have to be done in a specific way more often to avoid any one tire from wearing faster than the others. Most AWD tires need to be rotated every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. You’ll also follow these tips when rotating your tires at home:

1. The left rear goes to the right front spot.
2. The right rear goes to the left front spot.
3. The right front goes to the left rear spot.
4. The left front goes to the right rear spot.

We recommend drawing a simple diagram of your drivetrain and using color-coded arrows to help you move the tires to the proper position. Our professional service team can also be of service if you need some assistance.

Get Your Tire Advice From Sid Dillon Ford Crete

Ready to have your tires rotated by our professionals? Schedule service with our team near Omaha today! We’ll have you back on Seward roads in no time. If you have any questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact us.