Tire Rotation

To equalize wear, rotate tires at intervals specified. Whenever uneven tire wear is noticed, the cause should be investigated. Use only the recommended methods of tire and wheel rotation.

Due to their design, radial tires tend to wear faster in the shoulder area, particularly in drive locations. Radial tires in non-drive locations may develop an irregular wear pattern that can generate tire noise. This wear makes regular rotation especially important.

Always use a four-wheel rotation. After rotation, be sure to check wheel nut torque and set tire pressure. Never use oil or grease on wheel bolts or nuts. On vehicles with P245/SOZR16 tires, special rotation provisions must be followed because the tires are directional.

Rotate the tires. If you have directional tires, be sure the color-coded arrows on the tires point in the direction the tires roll. Balance the tires and wheels using polyester-coated clip-on wheel balancing weights. Adjust tire pressures and tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque. Refer to "Wheel Removal and Installation".