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How to Rotate Your Own Tires (And Save $80 Every Visit)
Shops charge $60–$80 for a tire rotation that takes 20 minutes with a floor jack and torque wrench. This free guide covers the correct rotation patterns for FWD, RWD, and AWD vehicles — so you can do it yourself every 5,000–7,500 miles.
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What this checklist covers
- FWD, RWD, AWD, and staggered fitment: the rotation pattern that's correct for your drivetrain — and why the wrong pattern causes uneven wear
- How to safely lift your vehicle, support it on jack stands, and torque lug nuts to spec — the three steps most DIYers rush and regret
- At $70 per rotation and 2 rotations a year, doing it yourself pays for a quality torque wrench in the first season
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