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Tire rotation: why, when and how often

The tires on a car never wear evenly: the front pair steers and, on most cars, also drives. Swapping positions at regular intervals spreads the wear and makes a set last longer.

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Tire rotation: why, when and how often — Abu Al-Ragheb Tires, Amman

How often

A common interval is every 8,000–10,000 km, or at every oil change. Your car's handbook may give its own figure; EVs often benefit from more frequent rotation because of their weight and torque.

How it is done

  • Front-wheel drive: fronts go straight to the rear, rears cross to the front
  • Rear-wheel drive and 4x4: rears go straight to the front, fronts cross to the rear
  • Directional tires: front to rear on the same side only
  • Different front and rear sizes: rotation is limited — ask us

Combine it with a check

Rotation is a good moment to check pressures, tread depth and sidewalls, and to balance wheels if there is vibration. Ask at any Abu Al-Ragheb Tires branch in Amman.

Common questions

Does rotation fix uneven wear?

It slows it down. Wear on one edge usually means an alignment or pressure problem that needs fixing first.

Should the spare be included?

Only if it is a full-size spare of the same type.

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