Routine Tire Rotation Maintenance Explained

Tire rotation is routine maintenance recommended by all major automakers and tire brands. Each wheel position handles different weights and road forces, causing rapid tread wear on tires handling excessive forces. Routine tire rotation maintenance mitigates rapid treadwear by repositioning the tires strategically, allowing tires to take the same long-term road forces due to exposure to every wheel position.

The Recommended Tire Rotation Interval & The Benefits of Service

Nissan generally recommends getting tire rotation service every 7,500 miles for the best results, including: even tire wear, extended tire life, lower rolling resistance improving fuel efficiency, quieter tire operation for a more comfortable driving experience, and reduced operating costs.

What Happens Without Tire Rotations?

Putting off, or neglecting, tire rotations will expose some tires to excessive long-term road forces, ending in one or more tires experiencing rapid tread wear. Rapid tread wear left unattended will lead to driving comfort and safety problems, beginning with vibrations in the steering wheel/cabin that worsen with acceleration. Tires wearing rapidly will lose the ability to hold air pressure, resulting in an unsafe driving experience with an increased risk of a blowout while driving.

Certified Nissan Tire Rotation Service Overview

We perform tire rotation services according to certified Nissan quality. A certified technician removes the wheel assemblies and performs a thorough tire inspection, checking for rapid tread wear, sidewall damage, measuring tread depth, and adjusting air pressures. According to the Nissan-authorized tire rotation diagram, we check the exposed steering, suspension, and braking components before mounting the tires to a different position. Tires are mounted to factory specifications at the recommended lug nut torque.