{"id":1196,"date":"2023-07-20T19:14:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T19:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/?p=1196"},"modified":"2023-10-11T07:25:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T07:25:52","slug":"how-long-does-a-tire-rotation-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/how-long-does-a-tire-rotation-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does A Tire Rotation Take? All To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Who dares to say that their cars don&#8217;t need tire rotations? Except for novice vehicle owners (like myself a few years back), no one would underestimate the power of regularly rotated tires.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only lingering issue, however, is the time; many of my friends tell me they barely have any free room left in their schedule for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/what-is-a-tire-rotation\/\">a tire rotation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is that true, though? Does tire rotation really take that much of your time? Let me address this dilemma once and for all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h6>In this article:<\/h6><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-long-does-it-take-to-get-your-tires-rotated\">How Long Does It Take to Get Your Tires Rotated?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-affects-the-rotation-time\">What Affects The Rotation Time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#when-and-how-often-should-you-rotate-tires\">When and How Often Should You Rotate Tires?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tips-to-rotate-tires-correctly-and-fast-on-your-own\">Tips to Rotate Tires Correctly and Fast On Your Own<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-your-tires-rotated\"><strong>How Long Does It Take to Get Your Tires Rotated<\/strong><strong>?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated ranges vary across common services and brands, but you can rest assured that the process demands <strong>no more than one hour (mostly 45 minutes)<\/strong>. Also, keep in mind that there are numerous critical factors at play, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Is your car model modern or old? The older it is, the more difficult for tire repair technicians to get around the trickier parts of the tire installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you need to address other issues first before getting to the rotation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are the mechanics busy with other customers at the time?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take my trip to Walmart last year as an example. If only the waitlist was not too long, I could have had my car done in less than thirty minutes. Too bad I didn&#8217;t come at a good time; there were so many people in line that I had to wait for almost 2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for people who are in need of a more comprehensive comparison between different tire shops, I hope this sum-up chart could be of help:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Brand<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rotation Time (Estimated)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/does-valvoline-rotate-tires\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1295\">Valvoline<\/a><\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/jiffy-lube-tire-rotation-cost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1244\">Jiffy Lube<\/a><\/td><td>30-45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Walmart<\/td><td>30 minutes &#8211; 1 hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/costco-tire-rotation-cost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1204\">Costco<\/a><\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/firestone-tire-rotation-cost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1199\">Firestone<\/a><\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/discount-tire-tire-rotation-cost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1201\">Discount Tire<\/a><\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-affects-the-rotation-time\"><strong>What Affects The Rotation Time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Benefits-of-tire-rotation.jpeg\" alt=\"Benefits of tire rotation\" class=\"wp-image-1377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Benefits-of-tire-rotation.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Benefits-of-tire-rotation-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Benefits-of-tire-rotation-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of waitlisted guests, other car issues etc., play a critical part in deciding the rotation time needed, but they are only the small cogs in the wheel. Let&#8217;s dig all the relevant aspects more deeply:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vehicle Type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have had a handful of experiences with front-wheel drive vehicles like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/best-tires-for-honda-accord\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7679\">Honda Accord<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/best-tires-for-honda-civic\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7680\">Honda Civic<\/a> &#8211; and trust me, their tires are a pain to rotate and way more time-consuming than other models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How so? Their front\/rear axles rarely have uniform tire sizes, which demands them to be uninstalled and relocated in specific orders to ensure proper positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/4x4-tire-rotation-pattern\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1210\">with 4WD<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/awd-tire-rotation\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1222\">AWD<\/a>, I only needed to move the wheels from one side to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chosen Method\/ Tire Rotation Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To each their own, but from my perspective, cross-rotation (swapping the tires so they end up being installed on different vehicle corners) is the fastest and easiest method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, higher-end cars often demand more complex patterns than that, which results in a longer period of time for rotation. For the life of me, I could not imagine spending that much time in an automobile shop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-and-how-often-should-you-rotate-tires\"><strong>When and How Often Should You Rotate Tires?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be best to ask your tire manufacturers directly about the matter. However, I bet their recommended service intervals would never fall out of the <strong>5000-to-7500-mile range<\/strong>. (In short, the rule of thumb is to rotate the tires every 5000-7500 miles).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My family always sticks close to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/how-often-should-you-rotate-your-tires\/\">regular rotation schedule<\/a> since we first purchased our Honda &#8211; and always remember to perform other upkeep tasks besides regular tire rotation. The car has never failed us for years, even in harsher conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, please note that malfunction and defect symptoms might come much earlier than the 5000-mile benchmark, requiring you to have the tires rotated as soon as possible. If you spot any of these issues on the car, it&#8217;s time to give both your main and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/how-long-can-you-drive-on-a-spare-tire\/\">spare tires<\/a> some good treatments:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uneven-tread-wear\"><strong>Uneven Tread Wear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Normal-Tear-and-Wear.jpg\" alt=\"Normal Tear and Wear\" class=\"wp-image-843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Normal-Tear-and-Wear.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Normal-Tear-and-Wear-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Normal-Tear-and-Wear-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of my readers used to ask me, &#8220;What, isn&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/inside-tire-wear\/\">tire wear<\/a> completely normal?. Well, it is &#8211; but the problem is, it&#8217;s your duty to keep the wear consistent and even.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that, I admit, is not always the easiest task. Despite having my Honda for almost a decade, I always struggle with the front tires &#8211; which wear down much, much faster than their rear counterparts. After all, they have so many responsibilities to bear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Handling the entire vehicle&#8217;s weight with an overhead engine compartment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directing the car every time it turns (and uh, leaving tons of rubber on the ground)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing most braking tasks as the car shifts forwards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And all the rear tires must do is follow the front&#8217;s lead. Due to this significant difference in workloads, no wonder my car often undergoes imbalanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/outside-tire-wear\/\">tire wear<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always bring the car out to compare the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/how-to-check-tire-tread\/\">tire&#8217;s tread depths<\/a> at least once per week. When the tread inconsistency gets out of hand and barely any tread life is left, have the car rotated and serviced immediately. If needed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/do-you-have-to-replace-all-4-tires-on-awd\/\">replace all four tires<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"considerable-vibrating\"><strong>Considerable Vibrating<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you live in Northeast Fresno like me &#8211; a city notorious for bumps and holes &#8211; then your rides are supposed to stay comfortable and smooth ALL the time without unnatural shimmying or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/alignment-or-warped-rotors-cause-vibration\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1207\">vibrations<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, they are clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/tire-wear-bars\/\">indicators of at least one tire wearing<\/a> unevenly. Failure to treat them as soon as possible might lead to even more horrendous issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worse, accidents are on the horizon. It happened to me once, as I mistook the tire&#8217;s vibrations for the usual road bumps. Damn you, Northeast Fresno and your cursed streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"loss-of-air-pressure\"><strong>Loss of Air Pressure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your tire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/what-tire-pressure-is-too-low\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1023\">lose air pressure<\/a> without reason? Yes? Then chances are the car tires need rotating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And no, do not assume that the tire with uneven wear is the one losing its pressure; it wouldn&#8217;t hurt to inspect all four. In one of my cases, the tire was underinflated since it must support more car weight than usual to compensate for the other three badly-shaped tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Detect-The-Problem-Of-Tire-Losing-Air-When-Filling.jpg\" alt=\"Detect The Problem Of Tire Losing Air When Filling\" class=\"wp-image-457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Detect-The-Problem-Of-Tire-Losing-Air-When-Filling.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Detect-The-Problem-Of-Tire-Losing-Air-When-Filling-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Detect-The-Problem-Of-Tire-Losing-Air-When-Filling-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-to-rotate-tires-correctly-and-fast-on-your-own\"><strong>Tips to Rotate Tires Correctly and Fast On Your Own<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing it on your own is definitely more tiresome. But at the very least, keep in mind these three tips to speed up the process a little:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Have every tool ready<\/strong>. Do not wait until the rotation has begun to double-check whether anything is missing. Ensure jack stands\/jacks, torque wrench and lug wrench are prepared before you go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a level and flat surface.<\/strong> Not only does it smooth out the rotation, but you can also sidestep the risk of tipping over the car and its rear axles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask for a second helping hand if needed<\/strong>. Why suffer alone when you can get some support from your dad, uncle, or even a friendly neighbor?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-tire-balancing-and-rotation-worth-it\"><strong>Are Tire Balancing and Rotation Worth It?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes; they are the key for a longer tire life. And forgive me if I say this, but those asking this question clearly have never driven their cars for more than a few hundred miles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-it-okay-to-rotate-tires-only-once-a-year\"><strong>Is It Okay To Rotate Tires Only Once A Year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, if you barely use the car (Americans drive 13,000-14,000 miles annually on average, meaning twice a year is preferable). My wife still has to take her Jeep out every year for a quick process of tire care despite only driving it&#8230; erm, once?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this insightful guide has already covered it all. Have fun with your smoother rides, and write to me or a vehicle manufacturer if you still have more questions about these tire types.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who dares to say that their cars don&#8217;t need tire rotations? 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