Tire and Wheel Rotation

TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION

NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual for rotation schedules.

NON-DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN TIRES






Tires on the front and rear operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by rotating the tires at regular intervals. The benefits of tire rotation are:

- Increase tread life
- Maintain traction levels
- A smooth, quiet ride

The suggested method of tire rotation is shown in this graphic. Other rotation methods can be used, but they will not provide all the tire longevity benefits.

CAUTION: Only the four-tire rotation may be used on vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitoring (TPM) due to sensors being present in the four road wheels and not in the spare.

NOTE: Only the four-tire rotation method may be used if the vehicle is equipped with a compact or temporary spare tire.

DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN TIRES


Some vehicles may be fitted with special high-performance tires having a directional tread pattern. These tires are designed to improve traction on wet pavement. To obtain the full benefits of this design, the tires must be installed so that they rotate in the correct direction. This is indicated by arrows on the tire sidewalls.

When being installed, extra care is needed to ensure that this direction of rotation is maintained.