Rotation

CAUTION: If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, do not include it in the rotation of the other four tires.

NOTE: Tire tread wears fastest in the first 8,000 km (5,000 miles). Therefore it is very important to perform the first rotation within the specified mileage range to minimize uneven tire wear.

Rotate tires every 8,000 to 12,000 km (5,000 to 7,500 miles); more often if the vehicle sees a lot of turning as with city driving or if tires have an aggressive tread pattern.





A typical rotation pattern is shown. Many other rotation patterns are acceptable. However, a single pattern, once established, should be used to maximize the life of the set of tires.