Some recurring car maintenance tasks are almost second nature to us, like changing the oil. Other items on our car to-do list aren’t as obvious, like tire maintenance, even through they’re ...

Just like changing oil, rotating your tires is just one of those things you have to do to keep your car healthy and functioning over time. Some say it's even more important to rotate tires if your ...

Although a typical tire-rotation interval is 5,000 to 10,000 miles, you may want to have the tires rotated before it’s called for if you notice uneven tread wear that results in vibration or noise.

The only downside is tire rotation. Directional and asymmetrical tires can only roll in a single direction and require lateral rotation, meaning the left front can only go to the left rear and the ...