- It is recommended that tyre rotation be carried out when brake inspections are performed, as per the service schedule outlined in the Owner's Handbook, or when:
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Rotate the tyre and wheel assemblies as shown in the following diagrams.
- Install the tyre and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check and adjust the tyre inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications.
Note: If uneven tyre wear is evident, the reason for the wear should be corrected.
Note: If the tyres are rotated, it is recommended that the tyre and wheel assembly balance be checked at the same time.
Difference in tread depth between front and rear tires exceed 1.55 mm.
When any unusual tyre wear pattern develops.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Note: Note the location of each tyre and wheel assembly in relation to the original position on the vehicle.
Note: For 'Non Directional' tyres carry out rotation as shown Above.
Note: For 'Directional' tyres carry out rotation as shown Above.
