Front and rear tyres do different jobs and wear at different rates. Swapping them around at regular intervals evens out the wear and gets more kilometres from the set.
Why tyres wear unevenly
- Weight distribution — some corners carry more load than others.
- Front tyres on front-drive cars handle steering, acceleration and most of the braking.
- Misaligned wheels cause uneven wear on their own.
How often
- Every 5,000–10,000km is the general rule.
- Or simply at every service.
- Call into any of our 39 stores and we'll rotate them for you.
Want a hand with any of this?
Free tyre and pressure checks at most of our 39 stores from Kaitaia to Invercargill — drop in or call your local store.