What Is Tyre Rotation?

Tyre Rotation Benefits

Tyre rotation is a method by which you can ensure optimum use of each tyre of your vehicle. This is something that will incite us for sure, as since childhood we are taught to utilise things to their fullest, and hence we Indians are best at it. So, in the same line, let’s learn more about the rotation of tyres.

What is Tyre Rotation?

When it comes to tyre maintenance, rotation of your car tyres at regular intervals plays a very important role. Here the main aim behind the periodical tyre rotation is to prevent them from uneven wear and extend their lifespan. In the tyre rotation process, each tyre is detached from its position and refitted to a different position. It is performed to result in the uniform wear of all four tyres of the vehicle. Every sort of driving method requires a correct way of tyre rotation, while different tyre patterns require different positioning.

How often to rotate tyres?

Generally, in Indian conditions, it is recommended to rotate tyres every 8000-10000 kilometers or 6-8 months of usage, whichever is earlier. Moreover, when it comes to four-wheel drive (4×4) vehicles it needs to be rotated a bit earlier, say around 6000-7000 kilometers or 4-6 months, whichever is earlier. Similarly, if you come across some irregular wear on the tyres due to a harsh impact caused by an unexpected pothole, which may lead to misalignment, then it is advised to rotate tyres earlier than the recommended kilometers or months.

Benefits of tyre rotation

1. When performed at recommended intervals, it upholds balanced handling and traction levels alongside even wearing.

2. It can help your car/vehicle give out better performance.

3. In many cases, to keep the tyre (kilometers) warranty valid, manufacturers insist on tyre rotation.

4. It allows each tyre to work in as many wheel positions of the car as possible, which ensures even wearing of each tyre.

5. When all four tyres wear in tandem it allows all of them to respond more accurately and quickly to the driver’s input maintaining proper handling and traction while cornering.

6. Replacing tyres in a set of four helps you preserve original handling balance.

7. When tyres wear out simultaneously, you can buy a new set of four tyres without any pressure from the dealer to buy pairs.

8. Also, as technology in tyres is progressing every passing day, with all four new tyres, you can enjoy the latest expertise.

Author: Ankit verma

My need for speed began at a very early age and I realised this as soon as I got my first bicycle at the age of 8. When all the other kids would break downhill I would pedal harder just to go faster and enjoy the thrill. Adding to my interest for speed, I grew engrossed in the working mechanics of two wheelers thanks to my father as he is a hydraulic mechanic and would take me along with him on his repair sessions. Eventually I became familiar with the tools and basic technical concepts of two wheelers.Super sport and sport tourers are more of my liking and the sparks to these flames were ignited the first time I experienced the maddening power of a Yamaha YZF R1. I was just 14 years old at the time and got to ride as a pillion with an older acquaintance. This one short ride influenced my every decision in terms of the bikes I want to own. As of today I’m 26 years old and a proud owner of a Yamaha Fz15 version 2.0 and a Kawasaki Ninja 650 2014 model having clocked a decent 30k Kms only while touring, waiting to clock 1000s more as riding makes me feel whole again after enduring the dismal routines of life. Read more