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 illustration. Other rotation methods can be used, but they will not provide all the tire longevity benefits.
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.
Only the four-tire rotation method may be used if the vehicle is equipped with a compact or temporary spare tire.