Remove and Replace Wheel Process

• break loose lug nuts
• jack vehicle
• remove lug nuts and wheel
• check mounting surface of wheel and hub
• install wheel on hub
• start lug nuts on studs
• while tightening down first lug nut ensure the wheel is fully seated on the hub
• torque lug nuts in appropriate pattern

The Basics...

Types of tires

• directional tires: only rotate front to back
• non-directional tires: varying rotation patterns

Why is rotation necessary?

• extends tire life
• evens out tire wear

Why do tires wear differntly?

• weight distribution
• steering and/or drive wheel
• tires on drive wheels wear differntly than tires on non-drive wheels
• front tires absorb 60% of the braking

More In Depth...

Articles

Tire Rotation: How and Why to Rotate Your Tires
Tire Rotation Basics
Tire Rotations: What You Need to Know
What Is The Best Way To Rotate Tires?

Videos

Why You Should Rotate Your Car Truck or SUV Tires
length - 04:40

Methods of Tire Rotation
length - 05:06

Even Further Down The Rabbit Hole...

Asymmetric vs Directional Tread
Common Tire Tread Patterns

How 90 Years of CLEVER Engineering Transformed Tires
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