Rotating tires is something that many people do religiously while others put off the task until they notice a problem with the car’s performance. An important component of vehicle upkeep ...

The owner’s manual states tire rotation every 5,000 miles using the “X” pattern. My national-chain tire retailer rotated my tires twice using the front-to-back, same side pattern.

Tire rotation is an often-overlooked routine maintenance procedure, which can help extend the life of tires, and improve handling. Tire professionals estimate that only about 40 per cent of us ...

When I took my winter tires and wheels off last year, I forgot to mark where they had been – at what corner on the car. How important is proper rotation, front-to-back and side-to-side? Will it ...

Rotation patterns “Steer tires should be rotated from side to side,” says ... If you uncover irregular wear during rotation, you need to correct the misalignment of steering or front axle wear ...

Vehicle owners need to keep maintenance on the mind to ensure their cars and trucks are operating at peak capacity. Various components should be checked and serviced at key intervals. Oil changes a… ...

Since tires sit between the rest of your car and the road, the small patch of tire that is connected to the road is called a "contact patch." The DOE shares that 35-50% of a tire's rolling ...

By Gary Schroeder, Director of Cooper Tire’s truck and bus tire business. Long tire life starts with selecting the correct tires for your vehicle and maintaining them throughout their life.