Rotating your tires regularly helps promote even wear and extends their lifespan, improving vehicle handling and safety.
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| # | Name | quantity | image |
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| 1 | Car Jack | 1 |
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| 2 | Jack Stands | 4 |
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| 3 | Tire Iron/Wrench | 1 |
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| 4 | Chalk or Marker (optional, for labeling tires) | 1 |
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| # | Steps |
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| 1 | Loosen the lug nuts: Slightly loosen the lug nuts on all four tires before lifting the car. |
| 2 | Lift the car: Use the car jack to lift the vehicle and place jack stands under the frame for stability. |
| 3 | Remove the tires: Once the car is lifted, remove the tires using the tire iron or wrench. |
| 4 | Rotate the tires: Swap the front tires with the rear tires. For front-wheel drive vehicles, move the front tires straight to the back and cross the rear tires when moving them to the front. |
| 5 | Reinstall the tires: Reattach the tires to the vehicle, tightening the lug nuts by hand. |
| 6 | Lower the car: Use the car jack to lower the car from the jack stands. |
| 7 | Tighten the lug nuts: Use the tire iron or wrench to fully tighten the lug nuts on all tires. |
| 8 | Check tire pressure: Make sure all tires are inflated to the correct pressure, as specified in your car’s manual. |
