How To Do Tyre Rotation For Front Wheel Drive Cars (Stock Tyres + Spare Wheel)

Tyre rotation in simple terms means the periodic shifting of car tyres which helps in maintaining a uniform tread wear and prolonged tyre tread life. In front wheel drive vehicles, the tyres at the front bear most of the pressure in comparison to the rear tyres and therefore, it’s important for the tyres to be rotated for even wear out. Though, a four tyre rotation for the front wheel drive car may be somewhat easy, however, the five tyre rotation, which includes the spare wheel as well, is also not a rocket science to understand. So let’s quickly look into the procedure of five tyre rotation i.e. stock tyres plus spare wheel.

How to do tyre rotation for front wheel drive cars (stock tyres + spare wheel)

Many times, cars come fitted with a ‘temporary spare wheel’, which cannot be used under tyre rotation course as they are thinner compared to standard/stock tyres and are not meant for extended usage, but to get you to the close by a garage. However, if the spare wheel also matches regular tyres they can be included in the tyre rotation patterns.

In the five wheel rotation method, the spare wheel moves to the front right hub, while the front tyres shift to the parallel rear hubs. The tyre at the right rear will go to the front left hub, whereas the detached rear left tyre comes out as the spare wheel.

Benefits of tyre rotation (including spare wheel)

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, along with spare tyre, to work in as many wheel positions of the car as possible, which ensures even wearing of all five tyres.

5. When all five 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

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