Do You Need to Rotate the Tyres on Your New Subaru XV?

Tyre rotation is a useful way to keep your car safer on the road and save some money over the medium to long term. However, this is an unknown quantity for many drivers, and it seems everyone has their own system of method that they swear by. The first thing to understand is that not every tyre can even be rotated these days. It used to be common practice to crank up a jack and rotate tyres to make sure that the rubber surface wore evenly. However, we now have specialised tyres available that shouldn’t be rotated at all. Let’s take a closer look at tyre rotation and how it can affect your driving experiences.

How Often Should a Tyre be Rotated?

Most dedicated tyre rotation enthusiasts will rotate their tyres every 10,000km or if they notice any uneven wear on the surfaces of any tyre. This can be done with a jack some patience and a little knowledge for those that like to do things at home. If you don’t have the time or experience to rotate your own tyres, there are other options available. Firstly you could ask your car dealer to carry out a tyre rotation during your regular scheduled service visit. Secondly, it’s simple to take your car to a tyre shop and ask for a wheel alignment and tyre rotation. Both of these options is a quick and painless experience that doesn’t cost a lot of money.

Going Your Own Way

If you’re determined to rotate your own tyres, there are a few things that you need to know. First, you will need to know everything about the tyres fitted to your vehicle and whether they can be or need to be rotated. This information will usually be found in your owner's manual, but there are a number of tyre rotation sequences that can be used. A classic setup will have tyres that are the same size at the front and rear with a full size spare in the boot. This would require a five way rotation appropriate to a front wheel or rear wheel drive car. A four wheel drive vehicle will typically use the exact same tyre rotation sequence as a rear wheel drive car. If there is a full sized spare, it should be included in the appropriate tyre rotation sequence.

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