Prescott Tire Rotation

Chevrolet recommends rotating your car’s tires every 7,500 miles to prevent uneven wear. When you take your vehicle to the Flagstaff Chevrolet Service Center for a tire rotation near Prescott, our expert service technicians will move the tires from front to back, from one side to the other, or a combination of both.

Rotating the tires will also help to avoid sudden tire failure, such as a flat or a blowout. Different types of vehicles have distinctive tire-rotation patterns, so it’s essential to have the tires rotated according to the proper pattern for your car. Check your owner’s manual for more information on the correct tire-rotation pattern for your model.

If you own a front-wheel-drive vehicle and fail to rotate the tires regularly, the front tires will wear out before the rear tires. This can cause you to lose control when driving on wet or slippery road surfaces. Regular tire rotation will also prevent the tires from cupping. When the tires become cupped, you’ll notice vibrations and cabin noise.

Most vehicles will use one of the following three rotation patterns:

• Forward Cross: This pattern is ideal for front-wheel-drive vehicles. The front tires move straight back to the rear, while the rear tires move to the front and switch sides.
• X-Pattern: This pattern can also be used with front-wheel drive vehicles. The front tires move to the rear, the rear tires move to the front, and both sets of tires move to the opposite sides.
• Rearward Cross: This pattern is best for rear- or four-wheel-drive vehicles. The rear tires move to the front, and the front tires move to the rear, switching sides.

High-performance tires typically use one of these two patterns:

• Front-to-Back: This pattern is for directional tires. The front tires move to the rear, and the rear tires move to the front. Both sets of tires remain on the same side of the vehicle.
• Side-to-Side: This pattern is used for cars with non-directional tires that are different sizes. The front and rear tires switch sides.

While it’s possible to rotate your vehicle’s tires yourself, we don’t recommend doing it. It’s best to take your car to the Flagstaff Chevrolet Service Center for professional tire rotation. Our certified service technicians have the right tools and experience to do the job correctly. They’ll also inspect the tires for wear and reset the tire-pressure monitors.

Flagstaff Chevrolet is located at 1118 W Route 66. Call our service center at 888-495-0038 and schedule a service appointment today. Or request your appointment on our website. We look forward to providing you with exceptional service!