Tire Maintenance Videos

Before putting car tires back on a vehicle during a rotation, it is a good idea to check tire tread wear for damage or uneven wear. Check tire tread with tips from an automotive repair specialist...

When putting car tires back on after a rotation, line up the holes, put the hubcap back on, and look for the cut out for the wheel valve. Replace the wheels after rotation with tips from an...

Checking car tire air pressure with a tire gauge during a rotation gives a vehicle better gas mileage. Check tire air pressure with tips from an automotive repair specialist in this free video on...

When lowering a car rear end during a tire rotation, place the jack back underneath to lift it and get the jack stands out. Bring down the vehicle rear end with tips from an automotive repair...

Line a car jack under the center of a car before lowering it after a tire rotation to get the jack stands out. Drop the vehicle front end with tips from an automotive repair specialist in this...

Car tire rotation intervals should be every 3,000 to 4,000 miles or three-to-four times a year. Drive away after a tire rotation with tips from an automotive repair specialist in this free video...

A tire iron is used for rotating car tires by helping to remove lug nuts. Use a tire iron to remove a tire with tips from an automotive repair specialist in this free video on car tires.

When using a vehicle jack to lift a car for a tire rotation, try to find a sturdy spot like the center under the car. Lift a car with a vehicle jack with tips from an automotive repair specialist...

When rotating car tires, after elevating the car with a jack, place jack stands underneath to keep the car steadily above ground. Learn where to place jack stands under a car with tips from an...

When elevating the rear of a car to rotate tires, place the jack under a solid point like the cross member that the transmission ties into. Lift a car's rear end with a jack with tips from an...

After elevating a car for a tire rotation with a jack, find a spot like the pinch weld or frame to place rear end jack stands. Discover where to place rear end jack stands with tips from an...

When removing driver side wheels for a car tire rotation, some tires require removing lug nuts first in order to remove the hubcaps. Take off driver side car wheels with tips from an automotive...

When removing passenger side wheels for a car tire rotation, start with the back tire and then move to the front passenger tire. Take off passenger side car wheels with tips from an automotive...

Rotate car tires by crossing the front two and moving those wheels to the back while bringing back wheels to the front. Switch tires around with tips from an automotive repair specialist in this...

The tools required to rotate car tires include knee pads and an air compressor with air tools or a tire iron. Have the right tools to rotate tires with tips from an automotive repair specialist in...

A wing mirror, or outside rear-view mirror, is used on a car to help keep people from turning their heads to check a blind spot. Make sure both lanes on the opposite side of a vehicle are visible...

The best tire for an SUV depends on a person's style of driving, air inflation and preference of manufacturer. Take road conditions into account when buying tires for SUVs with information from an...

A car's brake rotor is used like a brake drum to stop a car. Discover how brake rotors work and learn about different types of brake rotors with information from an auto mechanic in this free...

Common products that ruin car paint include gasoline, brake fluid and rubbing compounds. Use a polishing compound or baking soda when cleaning car paint with information from an auto mechanic in...

Car tires that are used for driving in the winter usually have more aggressive treads. Determine how bad the winter conditions are before buying winter tires with information from an auto mechanic...

When buying tires for a car, the best resource is the manufacturer's specifications. Look up the recommended tire size, road speed and high speed when buying tires with information from an auto...

In order to properly rotate tires, take the front tires off and move them directly to the back, and take the rear tires off and cross them before moving them to the front. Rotate a car's tires...

A car's rear wheel cylinder works with hydraulic fluid to push the brake pad shoes out. Discover how rear wheel cylinders work as part of a car's braking system with information from an auto...

A quality wheel adapter for a car is safe whether it is made from aluminum or steel, although steel is preferable. Look for a quality manufacturer when buying wheel adapters with information from...

Car fires are commonly caused by a catalytic converter that gets too hot and comes in contact with high grass. Spray a fire extinguisher through a hood if a car fire occurs with information from...

Learn how to properly torque your lugs - free video on rotating truck tires.

Tight tire chain fit gives you the best handling. Learn more about adjusting snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Learn how to remount your hub cap - free video on rotating truck tires.

Maximum driving speed for tire chains is usually 30 mile per hour. Learn about driving tips for snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Learn how to remove your spare tire on a truck - free video on rotating truck tires.

Remove tensioning device first when removing tire chains. Learn more about removing snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Learn how to remount your spare tire in a truck - free video on rotating tires.

Learn how to spin off your lugs and remove your front tire - free video on rotating tires.

Quick fit tire chains are coated in plastic for quick installation. Learn more about the advantages of quick fit snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Learn how to properly seat your tires - free video on rotating tires.

Bring shovel to dig out area around tires before installing tire chains. Learn more tips for installing snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Learn how to remove your jack stand and jack - free video on rotating truck tires.

Some vehicles only allow tire chains on rear tires. Learn more about vehicle specifications for snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Find out where to put a jack and jack stand in the front of a truck - free video on rotating tires.

Tensioners allow you to adjust snow tire tension. Learn more about adjust the fit of snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Learn how to switch your 5th tire in to rotation - free video on rotating tires.

Better tire chain traction means a rougher ride. Learn about different kinds of snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Find out what tools are required to rotate truck tires - free video.

Make sure you wear safety goggles when installing snow tires! Learn more about safety precautions when installing snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Learn how to properly remove your hub and break your lugs loose - free video on rotating truck tires.

Pre-fitting snow tires gives you the tightest fit possible. Learn more tips for fitting snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Find out where to put a floor jack in the rear of a truck - free video on rotating tires.

Mark your tire chains to indicate how they should fit your tires. Learn more about preparing snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Tire chains are used for traction in snow and ice. Watch an overview of snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.