What is the Proper Tire Rotation Pattern?

What is the proper tire rotation pattern for a 4-wheel drive vehicle? What tire rotation pattern should you use for a dually pickup? You have questions, and our service department has the answers. We like to help the intrepid DIYers among our Auburn customers as much as we can, so we’ve put together the helpful guide below.

What Tire Rotation Pattern Should You Use for Your Car?

The recommended tire rotation pattern for front-wheel drive vehicles is called a “forward cross” rotation. This involves rotating your tires so that the front tires get swapped to the back on opposite sides while the rear tires get moved to the front. What is the proper tire rotation pattern for a rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive vehicle? Here’s a breakdown of the tire rotation patterns to use to keep your tires running the longest they can on our Auburn roads:

What is the Proper Tire Rotation Pattern for a FWD Car or Truck?

• Forward Cross Pattern
• Front left tire: rotate to rear right
• Front right tire: rotate to rear left
• Rear left tire: rotate to front left
• Rear right tire: rotate to front right

What is the Proper Tire Rotation Pattern for a RWD Car or Truck

• Rearward Cross Pattern
• Front left tire: rotate to rear left
• Front right tire: rotate to rear right
• Rear left tire: rotate to front right
• Rear right tire: rotate to front left

What Tire Rotation Pattern Should You Use for a 4WD Car or Truck?

• Rearward Cross Pattern
• Front left tire: rotate to rear right
• Front right tire: rotate to rear left
• Rear left tire: rotate to front right
• Rear right tire: rotate to front left

What Tire Rotation Pattern Should You Use for a Dually Truck?

• Front left tire: rotate to rear left (outside)
• Front right tire: rotate to rear right (outside)
• Rear left tire (inside): rotate to front left
• Rear left tire (outside): rotate to rear left (inside)
• Rear right tire (inside): rotate to front right
• Rear right tire (outside): rotate to rear right (inside)

What Tire Rotation Pattern Should You Use for an AWD Vehicle?

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The Service Center at Auburn Chevrolet Can Help

Confused? Don’t worry! The tire experts in our service center know exactly the right tire rotation pattern to use for your car. So, let us take care of that for you. And, if you found this guide to be helpful, check out our other automotive service tips. We’re just a short drive away from both Maple Valley and Covington so come in or contact us today.