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Rotating car tires is an important maintenance procedure that keeps vehicle tires lasting a long time. Learn how to rotate car tires with tips from an automotive repair specialist in this free video series on car tires.
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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 this free video on car tires.
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 in this free video on car tires.
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 automotive repair specialist in this free video on car tires.
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 automotive repair specialist in this free video on car tires.
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 automotive repair specialist in this free video on car tires.
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 repair specialist in this free video on car tires.
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 repair specialist in this free video on car tires.
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 free video on car tires.
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 in this free video on car tires.
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 automotive repair specialist in this free video on car tires.
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 car tires.
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 specialist in this free video on car tires.
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 free video on car tires.
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 on car tires.
Rotating the tires on a car is an essential part of ensuring tires last as long as possible. Though it is a chore, rotating tires is really be quite easy. Rotating tires adds life and increases gas mileage and should be done around the time of a normal oil change. In this free video series, learn how to rotate tires on a car with tips from an automotive repair specialist. First, he explains what tools are needed like a tire iron, how to lift up the front and rear ends and where to place jack stands. Next, he discusses how to remove the wheels, how they should be rotated and how to check tire tread wear and air pressure. Finally, it's time to put the tires back on and find out when tires should be rotated.
Kerby Witt Kirby Witt has been involved in the auto industry as far back as he can remember. His grandfather had a Mobil Service Station for 60 years. When he was 14 years old he started learning auto body. At age 17, Witt started his first auto body shop, in South Dakota, which he owned and operated for eight years. Now living in Nashville, Tenn., he owns and operates Team Witt Customs which specializes in auto restorations and customs. For the past 20 years, Witt has been fixing, restoring, customizing, and creating in the automotive industry.dkdk
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