hsmac

Hey guys, is there any DIY or info here regarding tire rotation? Is this something I can do myself?

Thanks.

fastnoypi

are you awd or fwd? Do you have unidirectional or directional tires? Also consider including or not including your full size spare in the rotation.
Plenty of info out there at the tire and tire installer sites regarding the topic to advise a rotation pattern that fits your situation.
Definitely something you can DIY with a jack a set of jack stands. Don't forget to torque to spec.

salimshah

With one jack, the task is bit tedious (unless the spare is part of the rotation plan). Having a lift makes the job lot easier.

Check your receipt of your last tire purchase. Lots of places have free rotation.

Salim

fastnoypi

Great advice, rotating your tires is not hard but a PITA. Take advantage of free tire rotation if you can.

If you do plan to DIY, its is a good opportunity to inspect your pad wear while at it.

hsmac

i have fwd and i think non directional tires. tires are pretty old so adding the spare would probably be a bad idea.

i just changed my pads but need to flush brake fluid and clean the tires so it won't be such a waste. i haven't seen any free tire rotation around here. most places charge $20 and everyone here says to stay away from those places. for some reason i thought rotation had something to do with realignment or something and requires some computer or instrument to calibrate the wheels.

fastnoypi

for front wheel drive non-directional tires you can use the 4 patterns highlighted


if you currently have uneven shoulder wear on your front tires, most likely you need an alignment.

As long as those $20 places actually torque your wheels, you should be fine. Caution with those places that just zip your lug nuts on with an impact wrench. Over tightening can weaken the wheel studs. If you commision someone to rotate your tires, tell them the lug torque spec is 76 ft-lbs.

matts6887

+1 on this. I know around here we have the discount tire chain which is called america's tire in other parts of the country but its the same company; and they do in fact do free tire rotations as Im sure at least a few other places do. Just call around and check if you feel this is something you cant do yourself. I get mine done for free at discount tire in this area.