Recommended Tire Rotation Maintenance Explained

Honda manufactures several top-selling vehicles known for smooth handling, driving comfort, and safety. Tire rotation service promotes these outcomes by resisting rapid tread wear while promoting the longest-lasting performance. Leaving tires in the same position leads to rapid front tire wear as they handle additional weight from the engine and steering forces on the front axle. Tire rotation service repositions the tires strategically, promoting even tread wear and longer-lasting tires by exposing them to the same road forces over the long run.

When Does my Honda need Tire Rotation Service?

Honda generally recommends scheduling tire rotation service every 10,000 miles. We also remind customers that tire rotation service bundles well with oil changes given the recommended maintenance intervals. Since your Honda is likely due for an oil change between 5,000 and 10,000 miles, we welcome you to schedule oil changes and tire rotations together to optimize vehicle maintenance.

Consequences of Putting Off Tire Rotation Maintenance

Putting off tire rotation service leads to rapid tread wear and symptoms associated with tire damage. We recommend knowing these signs and scheduling a tire inspection and rotation service as needed:

• Rapid and Uneven Tread Wear – One or more tires have rapid tread wear defined by shallower tread depth up to balding, and the other tires appear to be in good condition.
• Vibrations or Shaking – Often felt in the steering wheel or cabin, this is often caused by rapid tread wear called cupping, evidenced by the circular shape deepening toward the center.
• Tires Losing Pressure – This can be a slow leak or as dangerous as a blowout.