When operating a car, it is important not only to take care of the tires - maintain pressure in them, monitor for the appearance of mechanical damage, but also to perform such a simple but very important procedure as rotating the wheels. Depending on different operating conditions, technical characteristics and other parameters of the vehicle, one or another wheel replacement scheme may be used.
Buying a second set of wheels is quite a burden on the budget, so every car owner should strive to extend the life of the tires. Following the recommendations of professional tire specialists will allow you to ensure the most even tread wear and significantly extend the life of your tires.
When is wheel rotation recommended?
All recommendations for car maintenance are indicated in the operating manual. By the way, there is also a diagram for replacing tires when and how to change the wheels on a car. Therefore, to make the right decision, read the instructions carefully.
With regular and correct wheel changes, the most uniform tread wear is achieved. When to swap wheels? Often the change is made during scheduled maintenance. Manufacturers recommend doing this once every 20 thousand km. mileage
If the traffic is carried out mainly on bad roads, replacement is carried out every 10 thousand km. The same rule applies to those motorists who are accustomed to an aggressive driving style. It is recommended to directly replace the wheels according to the scheme shown in Fig. 2.
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Preparatory stage
Of course, you don’t have to worry about how to properly swap wheels, but simply entrust this work to specialists in a car service center. But you should remember that:
- this kind of work costs money;
- there is no guarantee that the technician will make the replacement correctly;
- You will always have to contact the same car service center.
Meanwhile, you can do everything yourself. In order to rotate the wheels technically competently, to perform all operations independently, without resorting to the services of a car service, it is necessary to carry out certain preparatory measures:
- We prepare the necessary tools: a jack, a stand, a wheel wrench.
- We place the car on a flat surface with a hard surface.
- Selecting the correct permutation scheme.
If you have a little practical experience, changing wheels from a set of tires will take 1.5-2 hours, no more.
Main symptoms of a malfunction
The need to replace a wheel can be determined by the following signs:
If one of these signs is present, stop the car immediately (if you have not done so earlier) and inspect it carefully. And if it turns out that the cause of all this was a flat tire, proceed to replace it. But first, take care of everything you need.
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How to swap wheels
Before changing wheels, it is important to choose a scheme for performing the operation. It is recommended to evaluate all the advantages and positive aspects of the process and predict possible shortcomings in advance.
It is important to understand that the work performed by the tires on the front wheels is significantly different from that assigned to the tires on the rear wheels. First of all, this is due to the level of load. A car with sporting parameters and characteristics usually wears out its tires more intensively.
If, as a result of periodic inspection, it is determined that the tires of all 4 wheels wear evenly, it is recommended to purchase a whole set and change the tires according to the selected wheel replacement scheme.
But before you start exploring different options, a little advice. Before removing the summer or winter set and performing a seasonal wheel rotation, it is recommended to first mark the tires (with chalk or water-based paint). This will help you figure out later which side and on which axis the tire was previously located.
Tire manufacturers recommend using the following symbols:
- PP (right anterior);
- PL (front left);
- ZP (rear right);
- LR (rear left).
Newbie mistakes
Some motorists also perform scheduled, seasonal tire replacement on their own. Removing and installing a set of tires is quite a labor-intensive task, and during this process many drivers make miscalculations that can lead to dire consequences. Therefore, it is better to know the most common mistakes in advance so as not to repeat them.
Unstable jack.
If a wheel change is carried out on the side of the road, then even in hard ground the lift may become distorted and the car will lose balance, falling on the bottom or the brake disc. This is fraught with difficult repairs, and it is unlikely that you will be able to lift the car without outside help. To increase the stability of the structure, you should always place a thick board, preferably a wide one, under the base of the jack.
Poorly secured car
. If you do not use “shoes” to prevent the machine from rolling, then in the event of even a slight rollback it will fall off the lift. Accordingly, you need to “tightly” fix the car by putting it on the handbrake and placing bricks or bars under the wheels.
Retightening bolts or nuts
– also a common mistake. Excessive force often leads to thread failure, so you should not overdo it. After all, you can reliably tighten the fasteners later, in a tire shop or garage, using a torque wrench.
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Wheel rotation scheme
The choice of the preferred wheel rotation pattern is influenced by the tread pattern (tires with a directional tread pattern), the presence of a spare wheel in the trunk, and the type of vehicle drive.
For rear wheel drive cars
If everything is done at a car service center, the entire car is hung on a lift, and a spare tire is not required. When using a jack, you will need a spare tire to keep the vehicle stable.
After removing the left rear wheel, a spare tire is temporarily installed in its place. Next, the front left, rear right and front right wheels are changed sequentially. After finishing the work, the spare wheel is installed in its place - in the trunk.
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For all-wheel drive vehicles
The procedure for all-wheel drive vehicles is similar. But there is also an option - install a spare tire and gradually wear it out simultaneously with the four other wheels. It is more suitable for cases when it is not possible to buy a new set, or when you simply feel sorry for money.
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For front wheel drive cars
Here it is recommended to swap tires by choosing one of two possible options:
- According to the circular cross system.
- According to the cross pattern.
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The topic about different front and rear wheels has already been discussed more than once, and Lesnik not so long ago at a sti-club (he gave a link here) very sensibly explained what would happen.or a link - I’d like to read what will happen
