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Can you remember the last time you had your tires rotated? Now that you’re thinking about it, have you ever had a tire rotation? If it’s been a while, or even if you’ve never had a tire rotation, don’t panic. You’re not alone. A tire rotation is a simple procedure but one that many car owners often forget. So now that you’ve made up your mind to get your tires rotated soon, you’re probably wondering, “How much does a tire rotation cost?” Luckily, getting your tires rotated is one of the cheapest maintenance tasks you can do. Not only that, but it’s one of the fastest too.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Getting your tires rotated is one of the cheapest maintenance tasks you can do<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

How much does a tire rotation cost? The average price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several factors that will affect your tire rotation cost: things such as the type of vehicle you drive, the size of your wheels, your car’s tires, any other services you choose to bundle together, and of course, the location of the auto care center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of that being said, for a standard automobile, you can expect your tire rotation costs to be somewhere between $20 and $60. For luxury cars, rotating tires might cost up to or even over $100. However, there are ways to reduce the cost of your basic tire rotation. Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Expect to spend $20-60 for the tire rotation of a regular car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Why should you rotate your tires?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tire rotation is an important but often overlooked aspect of maintaining your car or vehicle. Over time, tires can experience uneven wear, which causes the need to replace them much sooner than they could actually serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you have a front-wheel drive vehicle, the front wheels will likely have significantly more wear than the rear wheels. The same, but opposite, is also true for rear-wheel drive vehicles. All-wheel drive vehicles also have a specific wear pattern which we will discuss more later on. Regular tire rotations are an excellent way to avoid that, extending your tire life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do tire rotations work?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Tire rotation effectively prevents uneven treadwear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Basically, a tire rotation is just switching the location of each tire to try and even out any differences in unevenly worn tires. Try this analogy to understand: I tend to drag my right heel a little bit when I walk, leading to excessive wear on the right heel of my shoe. Without fail, it is my right shoe that falls to pieces first every time, spurring me to buy a new pair of shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now imagine if I could somehow switch my left and right shoes to give the right shoe a break and wear down the heel of the left (now my right) shoe. I’ve effectively doubled the life of my shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often should I get my tires rotated?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Schedule your tire rotation for every other oil change, about every 5,000-6,000 miles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The advice on this is fairly varied; some say every 5,000 miles, and others say every six months… While some factors will affect how often you should get a tire rotation, such as the driving you do and the weather and conditions in your area, an easy-to-remember rule of thumb is to rotate your car’s tires every other<\/em> oil change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you change your oil regularly at 3,000-mile intervals, then this would mean that every 5,000-6,000 miles, you will get your tires rotated. Just don’t forget to change your oil and ask your technician to rotate your tires while they’re at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tire rotation benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A set of new tires is expensive, and a tire rotation is fairly cheap in comparison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It’s in your best interest to get a tire rotation. A set of new tires is expensive, and a tire rotation is fairly cheap in comparison. More frequent tire rotations will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Extend the life of all of your tires, saving you money in the long run<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Even out any excessive tread wear that a specific tire or tires might have<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Improve the handling and safety of your vehicle by maintaining the tire treads<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Increase the fuel efficiency of your vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Give you a sense of superiority over other car owners in the neighborhood that have neglected this most basic service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Different types of tire rotations<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Most common tire rotation patterns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    There are many different types of tire rotation services that you can get depending on the type of vehicle you drive, the type of tires that you have, and whether you have a rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive vehicle. Read on to see which tire rotation pattern is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Front-wheel drive tire rotation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Front-wheel drive, or FWD, cars are vehicles where all of the power is sent to the front wheels. This causes the front tires to wear out faster than the rear wheels. Typically, technicians will rotate tires in what is called a “forward cross”, where the front tires go straight to the back, and the rear tires will cross as they move to the front. So, in this case, the left rear tire will end up on the front right side of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Ask your shop which tire rotation pattern is right for your drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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