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

Battery Check-Up

Free with Coupon Present

• Test Battery with ED18 Battery Tester
• Clean any Acid Corrosion from Battery terminals
• Inspect Alternator Belt
• 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.

Wiper Special

Time to Change Your Wipers!

15% off any pair of Wiper Inserts/Free Installation
15% off any pair of Wiper Blades/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: 09/30/2023

Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement Special

$250.00 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

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.

EXPIRES: 09/30/2023

All Wheel Alignment

$30 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: 09/30/2023

Big Savings Service Bonus

Spend MORE and Save MORE

Spend This: | Save This:
$250-$349 ——————————-$30

$350-$449——————————–$40

$450-or more—————————–$50

Valid only at Valley Honda. Coupon applicable only for service repairs and maintenance on Honda vehicles only. “Spend This” amount applies to parts and labor total only (before Hazmat fees and/or taxes are applied). Discount not applicable to tires or batteries, due to already discounted (or special, or reduced) pricing. Cannot be combined with any other offer or used on any detail or body work. Coupon must be present at time of write up.

EXPIRES: 09/30/2023

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