How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

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Everyone knows that proper Honda maintenance, like wheel alignment and balancing, is important for the best possible performance. But, how often should you rotate your tires — and why does it matter? At Valley Honda, we highly recommend scheduling a tire rotation around every six months. Exactly how many miles to rotate tires varies depending on your driving habits and road conditions, but generally speaking, twice a year is a good guideline for most people in the Chicago and Naperville area.


What Does a Tire Rotation Do?

Each tire in your set faces different stresses depending on its placement on the car. For example, the front tires in a front-wheel-drive vehicle are under considerable strain compared to those in the back of the vehicle. If you keep your tires in the same place forever, you’ll suffer from poor handling and early tire failure. Repositioning the tires helps to extend the life of the entire set by redistributing the wear evenly. Tire rotations occur in a specific pattern:

  • Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle: Move the front tires to the back; move the rear tires to the front and swap sides.
  • Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicle: Move the rear tires to the front: move the front tires to the back and swap sides.
  • Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle: Move the rear tires to the front: move the front tires to the back and swap sides.
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Do I Need a Tire Replacement?

So, you might be wondering when to rotate tires. Most manufacturers recommend changing your set every 25,000 to 50,000 miles. You might need to change your tires more frequently if you take part in a lot of off-roading or towing, while you might get more life out of your tires if you don’t drive as much. But if you notice any of these signs, get to the service department immediately!

  • Bald tread or uneven wear
  • Damaged sidewalls
  • Car vibrations and shaking on smooth roads
  • Driving on spare tire
  • Tire warranty expired

Get Quality Service at Valley Honda

Whether you want to schedule your tire rotation, learn about your Honda service codes, how often to change your cabin air filter, stay on top of your Honda CR-V maintenance schedule, or find new tire specials near Oswego, get to  Valley Honda in Aurora for quality service that you can count on. You can learn about more maintenance tasks, like how often to change your engine and cabin air filters, online with us today!


Our Service Specials

Full Synthetic Engine Oil & Filter Change Special

Our Everyday Oil Change Special! $79.95 + Tax.

• Replace Oil with Honda Recommended Oil
*Based on Vehicle Requirements
• Genuine Honda Filter
• Multi-point Honda Inspection
• Battery test
• Free “Quick” Wash

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Oil is replaced either with 0W20 or 5W20 based on requirements on Honda's owners manual.

Expires: 05/31/2025

B1 Maintenance Service

$219.95

  • Replacement of the Oil (with 0W20 or 5W20 depending on the model) and Oil Filter
  • Tire Rotation
  • Checking and Setting Tire Pressures
  • Cleaning/Lubrication of Brake Components (when applicable)
  • Battery Test
  • Multi-Point Honda Inspection

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Honda vehicles only. Prices may be higher on some models. Mileage may vary depending on model. Check your owner's manual for services needed. Coupon must be present at time of write up. + fees & tax.

Expires: 05/31/2025

Battery Check-Up

Free with Coupon Present

• Test Battery with ED18 Battery Tester
• Clean any Acid Corrosion from Battery terminals
• Apply Battery Corrosion Prevention Spray on Terminals

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Honda vehicles only. Prices may be higher on some models. Coupon must be present at time of write up.

Battery Replacement

Starting at $215.22

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Honda vehicles only. Prices may vary by model. Coupon must be present at time of write up. +tax & fees.

Expires: 05/31/2025

Wiper Special

Time to Change Your Wipers!

15% off any pair of Wiper Blades & Inserts/Free Installation

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Honda vehicles only. Prices may be higher on some models. Coupon must be present at time of write up.

Expires: 05/31/2025

Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement Special

$275.00 OFF

Don’t Wait! A broken timing belt can damage your engine. Refer to your owner’s manual for recommended replacement.
• Replace timing belt, drive belts and water pump, flush coolant
• Inspect camshaft and crankshaft seals
• 1 day complimentary Loaner vehicle provided

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Honda vehicles only. Coupon must be present at time of write up. Tensioner additional if needed. Complimentary Loaner is subject to availability. Driver must meet all Loaner vehicle eligibility requirements.

Expires: 05/31/2025

All Wheel Alignment

$40 Off with purchase of 4 or more tires or any suspension/steering repair

Includes:
• Inspect/Adjust caster, camber & toe-in as applicable
• Inspect suspension, steering linkage & steering rack preload
• Inspect wheels and tires for irregular wear
• Adjust tire rods as necessary to center steering wheel
• Road Test

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Honda vehicles only. Prices may be higher on some models. Coupon must be present at time of write up.

Expires: 05/31/2025

Brake Fluid

$197.95

  • Remove & replace brake fluid

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Honda vehicles only. Prices may vary by model. Coupon must be present at time of write up. + fees & tax.

Expires: 05/31/2025

Coolant Change

$154.95

  • Replace engine coolant with Genuine Honda coolant

Valid only at Valley Honda. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Prices may vary by model. Honda vehicles only. Coupon must be present at time of write up. + fees & tax.

Expires: 05/31/2025

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