DIY Tire Rotation: Step-by-Step Guide

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A troca de pneus, frequentemente negligenciada pelos proprietários de veículos, é crucial para assegurar a segurança ideal e o desempenho do automóvel. Com o intuito de suprir essa falta de informação, desenvolvemos um guia abrangente que fornece orientações claras e detalhadas sobre a substituição de pneus, abordando cada etapa do procedimento.

Why and how routine tire changes are important

Moving the tires from one position on the car to another, such as front to back or side to side, is called tire rotation. This ensures that all tires wear properly, extending the life of your tires and making them work better overall.

the frequency at which something rotates
Tires should be replaced every 9,000 to 13,000 miles, or as directed in the vehicle owner’s manual. Rotating your wheels regularly will maintain even wear and prevent problems such as noise, poor handling and loss of traction.

Changing a tire yourself: what you need
Make sure you have the necessary tools on hand before you start, such as lug wrenches, jacks and jack stands. You should also have a torque wrench on hand to check that the lug nuts are tight.

security tools
Safety must always come first. Wear gloves and goggles to protect your hands and eyes, and make sure the wheels are chocked to prevent the car from rolling.

Step one: Prepare your car. Park it on a level surface.
To work, find a flat, level place, such as a driveway or garage. This prevents the car from tipping over while you are working.

Apply the parking brake.
Apply the parking brake and make sure the car is stationary before lifting the car.

Step 2: Use a lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts.
Use a lug nut wrench to loosen the lug nuts on each wheel. Just loosen them to remove them, but don’t remove them completely.

release in star shape
Loosen the lug nuts, which have a star design instead of a round shape, to make sure they are both tight.

Step 3: Raise the car.
There is a Jac
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on how to place the jack under your car. Raise the car until the tires are above the ground.

correct jack point
Consult your car’s owner’s manual to find the correct jacking point. If you place the jack in the wrong place, you could damage your car.

Step 4: Remove the tire
Carefully remove the wheel nuts.
After lifting the car, remove all lug nuts and place them in a safe place.

Remove the tire.
Carefully remove the tire from the wheel hub and place it in place.

Step 5: Rotate the tires.
Different rotation methods
You can rotate it in different ways, such as front to back, side to side or in a cross design. Choose the design that best suits your car.

Adjust the tire sizes
To maintain balance and good performance, make sure the tires you replace are of the same size and type.

Step 6: Replace the tire and align the lug nuts.
Carefully align the holes in the lug nuts with the studs on the hub wheel.

Tighten the wheel nuts hand-tight.
To avoid cross threads, begin installing the lug nuts onto the studs by hand. To make sure they are tight, use a lug nut wrench.

Step 7: Park the car.
Take Jack with you.
Carefully use the jack to pull the car back onto the ground.

Drive the car down. Take it easy
Lower the car slowly so that it rests evenly on all four tires.

Step 8: Tighten the lug nuts.
Buy a torque wrench and use it.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts to the manufacturer’s recommended level. This ensures that the correct amount of force is applied.

Tighten into a star shape
Retighten the star nuts to ensure even pressure distribution.

Step 9: Check the oil in your tires
Fill to recommended PSI
Check the tire pressure and fill it to the PSI level stated on the tire rim or in the owner’s manual.

Check the tread wear
You should also check each tire for tread wear. Uneven wear patterns could mean your car has other problems that need to be addressed.

Step 10: Repeat with other bands.
Follow the same steps
Perform the above steps for each tire on your car.

Stay in rotation mode
Rotate your tires regularly and make sure you follow a schedule that works best for your car.

In summary
Rotating your own tires is a simple but necessary repair that can make your tires last longer and your car drive better.

Andy Simmons
Andy Simmons