Things to Know About Doing a 5 Tire Rotation (Photos)
When most folks think of rotating their tires, they are concerned with the four that are mounted on the axles. Most likely because the spare is just a donut. Those who own FWD or AWD likely have a full sized, regular tire for a spare. Even with that, sometimes adding that spare tire into the mix just doesn't cross the mind. You will really do yourself and your ride a huge favor by including the spare into your regular tire rotation. Here are some things you should consider.
3. Put the Spare to Good Use
If you include your spare into your tire rotation interval, you will be assured that all 5 of your wheels are in equal shape, good or bad. It does your vehicle a huge disservice to the life span of the suspension, transmission and steering quality when one tire is like new and the others are worn. You'll be in for a rough ride. If you include the spare in the rotation mix, you will not only give your tires a longer life span, your car will stay in top shape for a longer period of time as well.
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4. Forward Cross, Front Wheel Drive
If your owner's manual indicates how to do the tire rotation, follow those guidelines. If it does not, then use the following with your non-directional full sized spare to complete the 5 tire rotation for a front wheel drive:
- The rear tires move to the opposite front positions
- The left front tire moves to the left rear position
- The spare tire moves to the right rear position and the right front tire becomes the spare
You can get the lowdown
here.
5. Rearward Cross for Rear or 4-Wheel Drive
If your owner's manual indicates how to do the tire rotation, follow those guidelines. If it does not, then use the following with your non-directional full sized spare to complete the 5 tire rotation for a rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicle:
- The left rear tire moves to the left front position
- The right rear tire moves to the right front position
- The right front tire moves to the left rear position
- The spare tire moves to the right rear position and the left front tire becomes the spare
Read the entire procedure
here.
