How to Do a Tire Rotation at Home

As a part of your routine maintenance, you should ensure you rotate your tires every 5,000-7,000 miles. Not only does a tire rotation keep you riding smoothly on Kenosha streets, but it helps extend the lifespan of your tires. Learn more about the tire change frequency for your Honda by looking at your owner’s manual, then follow along with Honda of Kenosha to explore how to rotate your tires at home. If you have any questions along the way, the team certified technicians in our service center are her to help. 

The Importance of Tire Rotations

Before you learn how to do a tire rotation, you may be wondering why you should rotate them. One of the common reason is so your tires see even wear from front to back, but along with extending the lifespan, there are a couple other benefits: 

• Improved traction on slippery roads
• Less noise on the road
• Relieves unnecessary stress on the drivetrain

When it comes to uneven roads and inclement weather around Racine, staying on top of your routine tire rotations gives you peace of mind. Yet, monitoring your tire health doesn’t mean they last forever. Find the right tires for your model at our tire center. 

How to Do a Tire Rotation on FWD and RWD Vehicles

The first step for how to do a tire rotation at home is knowing whether you have a FWD, RWD, or AWD drivetrain. When you have a front-wheel or rear-wheel drive, that means the power from the engine is sent to that set of tires. Since those tires get the bulk of engine power, they see faster wear than the other set of tires. When performing a tire rotation for FWD or RWD vehicle, keep these tips in mind: 

• Typically, FWD and RWD vehicles should have a tire rotation every 5,000-7,000 miles. Be sure to take a look at your owner’s manual for the recommended schedule for your model. 
• For FWD tire rotations, be sure to flip the sides when moving the rear tires forward. For example, as the rear right tire moves forward, it will become the front left tire. However, when the front tires move to the back, you’ll keep them on the same side. The front left tire is now the rear left tire. 
• The opposite can be said for RWD vehicles. The front tires are moved back and flipped, while the rear tire moves directly forward. 
• Driving habits like off-roading and other factors also affect tire wear. Talk to the team in our service center to find a maintenance schedule that fits your Bristol driving experience. 

How to Do a Tire Rotation on AWD Vehicles

Tire rotations for AWD vehicles have a different tire rotation schedule than FWD and RWD vehicles. Since the engine power is sent to each wheel evenly, most AWD tires should be changed more frequently at around the 3,000-5,000-mile mark. For how to rotate AWD tires at home, follow these tips: 

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.

To help with the tire rotation process, we recommend drawing a quick diagram to visualize how you should properly move the tires. If you don’t have the time to perform a tire rotation, you can easily schedule service online at Honda of Kenosha.

Explore Service Tips with Honda of Kenosha!

Now that you know how to do a tire rotation at home, take a look at the other DIY car tips you can perform like how to check your car oil or transmission fluid. If you’re interested in learning more tips or have car care questions, contact us at Honda of Kenosha. Whether you’re trusting us with your car care, or looking for the right parts for your next project, take a look at our service and parts specials.